Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

A 1999 Toyota Camry has up to 32 miles per gallon on highways and 23 mpg on city roads. This car perseveres through dings and dents, extreme weather and extreme traffic. Internal damage, however, tak

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

"You have the power to change the world!" is a phrase you may have heard or seen on children's TV shows or on the walls of counselors' or teachers' rooms. Now, when you're a student in high school wit

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Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.

March 13, 2020, was one of the hardest days of my life. The sudden elimination of school from my life caused me so much sadness and anxiety that day that it felt like I had lost my one and only purpos

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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.

If you're looking for cheap flights, I recommend starting with Google Flights, but make sure to delve deeper into each airline's website and check baggage policies to avoid any unexpected costs. If yo

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

I only had FIVE minutes left to put on the Santa costume. I quickly realized that the pillow in my shirt didn't make me look like a fat Santa because the fat was concentrated on my belly. But I had to

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As a human being who has always and will always make his education a priority, the stresses (expected and unexpected) of life have made me more aware and conscious of my non-academic life and have con

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Most significant challenge society faces

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Last two summers

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Historical moment or event you'd like to witness

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Extracurricular activity, job, or family responsibility

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One thing you are looking forward to at Stanford

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Idea or experience that makes you excited about learning

The “Early Riser” sound plays its melodious tune at 5:30 am. I end up spending too much time watching another Ted Talk. I realize I only have 30 minutes before my 7 am UChicago sociology class and I

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Note to future roommate

Dear future Stanford roommate,  Congratulations on gaining acceptance into one of the most prestigious universities in the nation! My name is Yosef, which is Hebrew for Joseph, however I am not Jewi

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Something meaningful to you and why

If it took me hours of tutoring and teaching just so one person could understand one subject or piece of information, it would all be worth it to witness that moment of realization in the spark in t

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What academic program at Harvard interests you? Social Sciences Specific field(s) of study Economics, Government, Applied Mathematics On a scale of 1 (absolutely certain) to 5 (very likely to change), how definite do you consider your academic plans to be? 2 On a scale of 1 (absolutely certain) to 5 (very likely to change), how definite do you consider your vocational plans to be? 4 On a scale of 1 (absolutely certain) to 5 (very likely to change), how definite are your extracurricular and/or athletic interests? 5 Are you applying for the dual degree program with the New England Conservatory? No

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with Berklee College of Music? No Online Coursework No Additional Intellectual Experiences

UChicago Summer Scholars program (June-July 2022): completed three-week online sociology course about the rise of the top 1% in society; spent a week of fun and college prep on-campus MIT WISE pro

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Activity 1 Student Government Activity 2 Community Service Activity 3 Wrestling Intended level of participation (sports) Club/Intramural/Recreational Activity 4 Journalism Activity 5 MUN EC Essay

As a mentor with Rise Up, I provide academic and social emotional support for black students enrolled in advanced placement and honors courses at Edison High. As a student who once only cared for the

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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.

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We’re interested in learning about some of the ways that you explore your interests. List some resources and outlets that you enjoy, including but not limited to websites, publications,  journals, podcasts, social media accounts, lectures, museums, movies, music, or other content with which you regularly engage.

Ted Talks - The Unspoken Reality Behind the Harvard Gates (my favorite talk); Quora Digest - college talks, high schoolers looking for academic validation in their college admission chances, random qu

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A hallmark of the Columbia experience is being able to learn and thrive in an equitable and inclusive community with a wide range of perspectives. Tell us about an aspect of your own perspective, viewpoint or lived experience that is important to you, and describe how it has shaped the way you would learn from and contribute to Columbia’s diverse and collaborative community.

During the past year, as I’ve been trying to find the traits and beliefs that make me human and not just an academic robot, I realized that my second home is thousands of miles away. To be able to c

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Why are you interested in attending Columbia University? We encourage you to consider the aspect(s) that you find unique and compelling about Columbia.

On December 20, 2022, I got off the subway at 116th and Broadway, and my small-town, California-based mind wondered if this vibrant, bustling, and sleepless city had ANY locations where one could

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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.

In June 2020, the mental health of youth in our nation was in a fragile state as the economic and social consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic took effect with unprecedented weight. Through the My B

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In Columbia’s admissions process, we value who you are as a unique individual, distinct from your goals and achievements. In the last words of this writing supplement, we would like you to reflect on a source of happiness. Help us get to know you further by describing the first thing that comes to mind when you consider what simply brings you joy.

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Have you completed research with a faculty member or mentor in an academic discipline such as science, engineering or other academic interests (e.g., humanities, social sciences or languages)?

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