Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?

My dad grew up as an only child living alone with my grandmother in rural Sichuan, China. Without access to proper education and weighed down with heavy financial burdens, most of his early life was a

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“Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.” What does this statement mean to you and can it affect what you do? (800 words)

My chest tightens as I step onto the drenched concrete in front of the only open swim lane. I had laid off coming to the pool for almost a week because I couldn’t bring myself to face my biggest fear

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Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.

Gray is the color of loss. It emanates a sense of somber loneliness that is reminiscent of the sweeping effects the pandemic brought. Life has approached a standstill: dust gathering on tabletops in o

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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

After nearly receiving a failing grade in Chemistry Honors, my parents told me to forget AP Chemistry and swap to an easier course. It made me question my adequacy to comprehend the subatomic particle

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

It’s finals week. As I rush home after school to prepare for my exams the following week, I pass through my quiet, empty suburban neighborhood. Usually, I don’t see more than 2 people outside aftersch

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Tell us why you would like to attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In addition, please include why you are interested in studying the major(s) you have selected. If you selected undecided, please describe your areas of possible academic interest.

“Yep, it’s definitely getting darker” I tentatively dip the thermometer into the beaker and watch the bar rise. “Bring the ice over, let’s try cooling this down.” As my partner brings over a tray

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“Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.” What does this statement mean to you and can it affect what you do? (800 words)

My chest tightens as I step onto the drenched concrete in front of the only open swim lane. I had laid off coming to the pool for almost a week because I couldn’t bring myself to face my biggest fear

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Please tell us about a book that has influenced you, from any point in your life.

I bought Riddles of Existence written by Earl Conee and Theodore Sider about a year ago. From fundamental points of ontological arguments for a necessary being to simpler concepts about time, this boo

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Describe the unique qualities that attract you to the specific undergraduate College or School (including preferred admission and dual degree programs) to which you are applying at the University of Michigan. How would that curriculum support your interests? (Required for all applicants) 550-word limit

“Wait, we know that heating it up made the solution turn a darker shade of green, which means that more product was being made. According to Le Chatlier’s principle, dynamic reactions tend to countera

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Why are you interested in the major you indicated as your first-choice major? (250-300 words)

“Wait, we know that heating it up made the solution turn a darker shade of green, which means that more product was being made. According to Le Chatlier’s principle, dynamic reactions tend to countera

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Leadership can be demonstrated in many ways. Please share how you have demonstrated leadership in either your school, job, community, and/or within your family responsibilities. (250-300 words)

“Spuh- Spuh- Spacious” “There you go. Remember to practice that word a few times before our next lesson. That’s it for today - see you next Saturday!” His face fills with relief, dissipating my gr

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Please share how you believe your experiences, perspectives, and/or talents have shaped your ability to contribute to and enrich the learning environment at UT Austin, both in and out of the classroom. (250—300 words)

As an introvert, I’m drawn towards the quieter and more peaceful aspects of life. I cherish my time photographing the wilderness, away from the crowds and city noise. I yearn for the unpredictability

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Why NYU: 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?

My father used to bring home motherboards and peripheral devices from work to wire up with his computer to fix runtime issues and perform various thermal experiments. It tapped into my inherent curios

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When you choose a college, you will join a new community of people who have different backgrounds, experiences, and stories. What is it about your background, your experiences, or your story, that will enrich Boston College’s community? 400 words

As an introvert, I’m drawn towards the quieter and more peaceful aspects of life. I cherish my time photographing the wilderness, away from the crowds and city noise. I yearn for the unpredictability

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