Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time.

I believe that community is the greatest social need; it bonds humans together and fosters mutual trust, solidarity, and belonging. And no organization has been more instrumental in teaching me the im

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Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom.

“I fell for circuit boards, rocket ships, pictures of the stars, If you could only be what you pretend you are.” —Penelope Scott, “rät” The world of STEM enamored me as a child—everything from quantu

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What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?

[Place Redacted] [School Redacted] has long attempted to address issues of race and equity in its community. Over my years at the school, I’ve experienced various administration-led efforts, from asse

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Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California?

What makes a neighborhood feel like home? For me, it is cohesion, mutual dependency, and trust, but not necessarily residence: I don’t live in [Place Redacted]’s Chinatown, but this neighborhood has n

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Your intellectual life may extend beyond the academic requirements of your particular school. Please use the space below to list additional intellectual activities that you have not mentioned or detailed elsewhere in your application. These could include, but are not limited to, supervised or self-directed projects not done as school work, training experiences, online courses not run by your school, or summer academic or research programs not described elsewhere. (150)

In sophomore year, I conducted research on gentrification in [Place Redacted]. Because of the robust nonprofit network serving Chinatown, my team hypothesized that its cultural homogeneity fostered so

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Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (150)

When beginning my medical affairs internship, I was unfamiliar with the field. Luckily, my boss was eager to teach: the medical affairs team communicated with key opinion leaders about drug efficacy,

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You may wish to include an additional essay if you feel that the college application forms do not provide sufficient opportunity to convey important information about yourself or your accomplishments. You may write on a topic of your choice, or you may choose from one of the following topics...

My friend almost falls off a ladder while I enter my second hour of compiling photos for identification lanyards. Shoot, we forgot to get the flowers. Also, there are rolls from [Name Redacted] all ov

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As a research institution that also prides itself on its liberal arts curriculum, Princeton allows students to explore areas across the humanities and the arts, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. What academic areas most pique your curiosity, and how do the programs offered at Princeton suit your particular interests? (250)

As a quick-witted, STEM-obsessed child, my future as a doctor or researcher seemed clear, much to my parents delight. One internship at a large pharmaceutical company later, however, I had seen the mo

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Briefly elaborate on an activity, organization, work experience, or hobby that has been particularly meaningful to you. (150)

[School Redacted] [Organization Redacted] was known for hosting lighthearted cultural events with lots of Asian snacks. The people were wonderful and the food delicious, but I nonetheless protested th

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At Princeton, we value diverse perspectives and the ability to have respectful dialogue about difficult issues. Share a time when you had a conversation with a person or a group of people about a difficult topic. What insight did you gain, and how would you incorporate that knowledge into your thinking in the future? (250)

In light of this spring’s Black Lives Matter protests and my school’s address of the events as well as my own reflections on race and privilege, I was inspired to reach out to other leaders of cultura

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Princeton has a longstanding commitment to service and civic engagement. Tell us how your story intersects (or will intersect) with these ideals. (250)

What makes a neighborhood feel like home? For me, it is cohesion, mutual dependency, and trust, but not necessarily residence: I don’t live in [Place Redacted]’s Chinatown, but it has nonetheless made

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What is a new skill you would like to learn in college? (50)

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What brings you joy? (50)

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What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment? (50)

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How did you discover your intellectual and academic interests, and how will you explore them at the University of Pennsylvania? Please respond considering the specific undergraduate school you have selected. For students applying to the coordinated dual-degree and specialized programs, please answer these questions in regard to your single-degree school choice; your interest in the coordinated dual-degree or specialized program may be addressed through the program-specific essay. (300-450)

“I don’t wanna see the stars, if they’re just one more piece of land for us to colonize, for us to turn to sand.” —Penelope Scott, “rät” As a quick-witted, STEM-obsessed child, my future as a doctor

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At Penn, learning and growth happen outside of the classrooms, too. How will you explore the community at Penn? Consider how this community will help shape your perspective and identity, and how your identity and perspective will help shape this community. (150-200)

Community is everywhere. The first I encounter will likely be my dorm, where my roommate(s) and I will make a life for ourselves out of takeout dinners and late-night study sessions. But an entire w

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How has your decision to apply to the College of Human Ecology been influenced by your related experiences? How will your choice of major impact your goals and plans for the future?

“I fell for circuit boards, rocket ships, pictures of the stars, If you could only be what you pretend you are.” —Penelope Scott, “rät” The world of STEM enamored me as a child—everything from quantu

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We would like to know more about your interest in NYU. What motivated you to apply to NYU? Why have you applied or expressed interest in a particular campus, school, college, program, and or area of study? If you have applied to more than one, please also tell us why you are interested in these additional areas of study or campuses. We want to understand - Why NYU? (400)

As a quick-witted, STEM-obsessed child, my future as a doctor or researcher seemed clear, much to my parents delight. One internship at a large pharmaceutical company later, however, I had seen the mo

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USC believes that one learns best when interacting with people of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Tell us about a time you were exposed to a new idea or when your beliefs were challenged by another point of view. Please discuss the significance of the experience and its effect on you

In light of this spring’s Black Lives Matter protests and my school’s address of the events as well as my own reflections on race and privilege, I was inspired to reach out to other leaders of cultura

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Describe how you plan to pursue your academic interests and why you want to explore them at USC specifically. Please feel free to address your first- and second-choice major selections. (250)

Since I was a child, my future as a doctor or researcher seemed clear given my family’s expectations and my performance in school. One internship at a large pharmaceutical company later, however, I ha

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Many of us have at least one issue or passion that we care deeply about – a topic on which we would love to share our opinions and insights in hopes of sparking intense interest and continued conversation. If you had ten minutes and the attention of a million people, what would your talk be about?

You’ve seen the headlines. And the media. And, worst of all, the vicious Twitter attacks. It’s no secret that the United States becomes more politically polarized by the day. My ten minutes of fame wo

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Brown’s Open Curriculum allows students to explore broadly while also diving deeply into their academic pursuits. Tell us about an academic interest (or interests) that excites you, and how you might use the Open Curriculum to pursue it. (250)

As a STEM-obsessed child, my future as a doctor or researcher seemed clear, much to my parents delight. One internship at a large pharmaceutical company later, however, I had seen the more profit-driv

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At Brown, you will learn as much from your peers outside the classroom as in academic spaces. How will you contribute to the Brown community? (250)

The most important thing I’ve learned in high school is the value of solidarity, and thus I will bring to Brown a community-oriented spirit. As an avid believer in storytelling, I will thrive in Brown

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Tell us about a place or community you call home. How has it shaped your perspective? (250)

Community is the greatest human need; it fosters trust, solidarity, and belonging. And no organization has been more instrumental in teaching me its importance than [Organization Redacted], which gave

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Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (150)

My work as a youth organizer with the [Organization Redacted] has taught about project management for public service. As a young, small nonprofit composed entirely of volunteers, introduced me to a n

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Tell us about your neighborhood, what don't people know?

Every weeknight evening, I hop off the [Name Redacted] at [Place Redacted], nod a cheerful “thank you!” to my train conductor, and begin the arduous journey to my dwelling, an utterly grueling walk of

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Please indicate any special talents or skills you possess. You should write in either paragraph or bulleted-list format (250 words).

I never considered myself an artistic person, but I tried my hand at graphic art during the dreaded COVID lockdowns. Armed with a stylus and an iPad, I was actually able to create something decently p

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What does it mean to you to be educated? How might Georgetown College help you achieve this aim? (Applicants to the Sciences and Mathematics or the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics should address their chosen course of study).

For me, education cannot be singular. It is not only learning; it is finding out how to learn and think. Today’s world desperately calls for interdisciplinary skills and perspectives. The purpose of f

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Briefly (approximately one-half page, single-spaced) discuss the significance to you of the school or summer activity in which you have been most involved.

I believe that community is the greatest social need; it bonds humans together and fosters mutual trust, solidarity, and belonging. And no organization has been more instrumental in teaching me the im

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While arguing a Dartmouth-related case before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1818, Daniel Webster, Class of 1801, delivered this memorable line: “It is, sir,…a small college, and yet there are those who love it!” As you seek admission to the Class of 2025, what aspects of the College’s program, community, or campus environment attract your interest? (100)

The most important thing I’ve learned in school so far is the value of community, so Dartmouth really brings me home. Its dedication to collaboration and expression through interaction and community w

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In The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, William Kamkwamba, Class of 2014, reflects on constructing a windmill from recycled materials to power the electrical appliances in his family’s Malawian house: “If you want to make it, all you have to do is try.” What drives you to create and what do you hope to make or have you already made?

I am driven by the power of storytelling for empowerment. It is only through sharing and listening to each other that we can build a community that pushes for the systemic change this world needs. In

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List the titles of the required readings from academic courses that you enjoyed most during secondary/high school. (150)

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List the titles of the books, essays, poetry, short stories or plays you read outside of academic courses that you enjoyed most during secondary/high school. (150)

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List the titles of the print or digital publications, websites, journals, podcasts or other content with which you regularly engage. (150)

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List the movies, albums, shows, museums, lectures, events at your school or other entertainments that you enjoyed most during secondary/high school (in person or online). (150)

Movies: La La Land, To The Bone, The Spectacular Now, Searching, The Social Dilemma, I Am Not Your Negro, 13th Albums: Melophobia (Cage The Elephant), From Under the Cork Tree (Fall Out Boy), Zephyr

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Columbia students take an active role in improving their community, whether in their residence hall, classes or throughout New York City. Their actions, small or large, work to positively impact the lives of others. Share one contribution that you have made to your family, school, friend group or another community that surrounds you. (200)

Over my years at [Place Redacted] [School Redacted], I’ve experienced various administration-led efforts to address issues of race and equity in our community, from assemblies filled with sleeping stu

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Why are you interested in attending Columbia University? (200)

The most important thing I learned in school is the value of community. I admire that Columbia has committed funds and resources to support its neighbors—many universities encroach upon their local co

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For applicants to Columbia College, please tell us what from your current and past experiences (either academic or personal) attracts you specifically to the areas of study that you previously noted in the application. (200)

Armed with a strong STEM background and a family with high expectations, I journeyed through schooling with a knack for science. I had my first formal introduction to corporate STEM interning at a pha

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Why do these [potential majors] appeal to you?

History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health Ethics, Politics, & Economics Cognitive Science As a quick-witted, STEM-obsessed child, my future as a doctor or researcher seemed clear, much to my pa

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What is it about Yale that has led you to apply? (125)

I have to admit that I was intrigued by Yale’s well-known “Psychology and the Good Life” course. In addition to serving as a vital space that values student well-being, the class is an education in he

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What inspires you?

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Yale’s residential colleges regularly host conversations with guests representing a wide range of experiences and accomplishments. What person, past or present, would you invite to speak? What question would you ask?

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You are teaching a Yale course. What is it called?

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Most first-year Yale students live in suites of four to six people. What do you hope to add to your suitemates' experience? What do you hope they will add to yours?

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Yale’s extensive course offerings and vibrant conversations beyond the classroom encourage students to follow their developing intellectual interests wherever they lead. Tell us about your engagement with a topic or idea that excites you. Why are you drawn to it?

Have you ever thought about how your body is made out of trillions of cells? Each is an individual life; it decides what to do by judging its surroundings, and all these individual actions result in y

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Reflect on your membership in a community. Why is your involvement important to you? How has it shaped you? You may define community however you like.

Community is the greatest human need; it fosters trust, solidarity, and belonging. And no organization has been more instrumental in teaching me its importance than [Organization Redacted], which gave

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Describe how you might engage specific resources, opportunities, and/or communities here. We are curious about what these specifics are, as well as how they may enrich your time at Northwestern and beyond. (300)

The Northwestern community brings me home. Its dedication to community and wellness before and especially during our COVID-induced separation amazes me. To be a Wildcat seems to invoke welcoming and b

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Fans of the movie Sharknado say that they enjoy it because ‘it’s so bad, it’s good.’ Certain automobile owners prefer classic cars because they ‘have more character.’ And recently, vinyl record sales have skyrocketed because it is perceived that they have a warmer, fuller sound. Discuss something that you love not in spite of but rather due to its quirks or imperfections.

Let me tell you about a very average pop song that was released before I was born. No, not by the Beatles, or the Bee Gees, or the Spice Girls. I’m talking about “All Star” by Smash Mouth. A burgeonin

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How does the University of Chicago, as you know it now, satisfy your desire for a particular kind of learning, community, and future? Please address with some specificity your own wishes and how they relate to UChicago.

[Place Redacted] [Place Redacted]. [Redacted Content] More deeply, UChicago and I share a profound commitment to and love of community building. In a country where many elite institutions encroach on

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Reflect on a personal experience where you intentionally expanded your cultural awareness.

I recently coordinated a discussion event with my school’s administration with other student leaders in order to create a space for student-centered dialogue on campus. We talked about bias-based inci

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Introduce yourself to your first-year Emory University roommate.

[Redacted Content] I might be getting ahead of myself, but I sense we have some trying times ahead of us. So before all the finals and meetings and panic start, I want to have a routine to ground us:

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What is the most significant challenge that society faces today? (50)

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What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed? (50)

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Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities, a job you hold, or responsibilities you have for your family. (50)

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Name one thing you are looking forward to experiencing at Stanford. (50)

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The Stanford community is deeply curious and driven to learn in and out of the classroom. Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you genuinely excited about learning. (250)

Have you ever thought about how your body is made out of trillions of cells? Each is an individual life; it decides what to do by judging its surroundings, and all these individual actions result in y

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Virtually all of Stanford's undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate – and us – get to know you better. (250)

[Redacted Content] I’m so excited to meet you! I might be getting ahead of myself, but I sense we have some trying times ahead of us. So before all the finals and meetings and panic start, I want to

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Tell us about something that is meaningful to you and why. (250)

In light of this spring’s Black Lives Matter protests and my own reflections on race and privilege, I was inspired to reach out to fellow cultural club leaders at my school and organize a student-cent

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