Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you’ve already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.

I always write titles at the end of my note-taking process. I decide on a thick, cursive font, which is reminiscent of a greeting card and welcome mats, and sort through my markers, finally choosing a

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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.

In the seventh grade, I learned that my great-uncle developed Parkinson’s Disease. After going down an internet spiral, I realized his outlook was bleak: he would develop tremors, lose control over mo

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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 over time.

After I got my red belt in taekwondo, my coach required me to teach the younger class, claiming that it would teach me leadership skills necessary for a black belt. I dreaded it for the entire week le

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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.

I always write titles at the end of my note-taking process. I decide on a cursive font, reminiscent of greeting cards, and sort through my markers, finally choosing a purple one with a brush tip. I ta

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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.

I listen intently as the surgeon tells us how to perform a gallbladder surgery on the cadaver in front of us. I make a mental note of the order and details of all the steps. Once she gives us the get

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The University of Rochester motto of Meliora – or “ever better” - deeply integrates critical core values into all that we do. These core values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect and accountability define not only who we are, but also who we hope to become. Please use the space below to highlight a time, creative idea or research experience when you put into action one or more of these characteristics in order to make yourself, your community or the world ever better.

I listen intently as the surgeon tells us how to perform gallbladder surgery on the cadaver in front of us, taking note of each detail. Once she gives us the get-go, I assign tasks to everyone in my t

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American social reformer, abolitionist, writer and statesman Frederick Douglass said, “Some know the value of education by having it. I knew its value by not having it.” Explain ways in which education has directly influenced you and your ability to do good in the world. How will you use the curricular flexibility and co-curricular opportunities of the University of Rochester experience to grow and to promote positive change for yourself, your community and the world?

In seventh grade, I learned my great-uncle had Parkinson’s Disease. After going down an Internet spiral, I realized his outlook was bleak; he would develop tremors and lose control over movement. Some

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The George Washington University encourages students to think critically and to challenge the status quo. Thus, civil discourse is a key characteristic of our community. Describe a time when you engaged others in meaningful dialogue around an issue that was important to you. Did this exchange create change, new perspectives, or deeper relationships?

My mind raged as I stared at my cousins’ names etched onto my grandfather’s Vespa. In my family, it is a tradition to get your son’s children’s names engraved onto your motorcycle. Meaning, that as a

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Everyone belongs to many different communities and/or groups defined by (among other things) shared geography, religion, ethnicity, income, cuisine, interest, race, ideology, or intellectual heritage. Choose one of the communities to which you belong, and describe that community and your place within it.

In Hinduism, “Seva” is the spiritual practice of selfless service and the desire to assist people. My grandparents and parents are always looking for ways to use their resources and talents in order t

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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?

In the seventh grade, I learned that my great-uncle developed Parkinson’s Disease. After going down an Internet rabbithole, I realized his outlook was bleak: he would develop tremors, lose control ove

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What about being a student at Boston University most excites you?

In seventh grade, I learned that my great-uncle developed Parkinson’s Disease. After going down an Internet spiral, I realized his outlook was bleak: he would develop tremors, lose control over moveme

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If you could create a new Kilachand course, what would it be? How would your imagined course align with the core values of Kilachand?

Historians can better understand the societal dynamics of the past by exploring media representations of culture. In “The Evolution of US Media and Society: 1920s - The Future” students will develop m

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By applying to the Pre-Professional Scholars Program, you are applying to gain admission to professional school earlier than students who apply in the traditional way. Please indicate why you’re interested in your chosen profession. How do you see yourself being particularly suited to this field? What events and/or experiences have led you to your choice? This essay should be between 250 and 500 words in length.

In the seventh grade, I learned that my great-uncle developed Parkinson’s Disease. After going down an internet spiral, I realized his outlook was bleak: he would develop tremors, lose control over mo

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In the college application process, you are constantly prompted for a list of your achievements, awards, and accomplishments. While this information is useful to us, we are interested in hearing more about you. Describe an event, achievement, or experience of which you are particularly proud but that will not show up on a resume, may not garner any recognition, and does not appear anywhere else on your admission application. This essay should not exceed 750 words in length.

After I got my red belt in taekwondo, my coach required me to teach the younger class, claiming that it would teach me the leadership skills necessary for a black belt. I dreaded it for the entire wee

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Use this space to share something you’d like the admissions committee to know about you (your interests, your background, your identity, or your community), and how it has shaped what you want to get out of your college experience at Hopkins.

In the seventh grade, I learned that my great-uncle developed Parkinson’s Disease. After going down an Internet spiral, I realized his outlook was bleak: he would develop tremors, lose control over mo

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What is something about yourself that is essential to understanding you?

In Hinduism, “Seva” is the spiritual practice of selfless service and the desire to assist people. My grandparents and parents are always looking for ways to use their resources and talents to fulfill

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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.

In the seventh grade, I learned that my great-uncle developed Parkinson’s Disease. After going down an Internet spiral, I realized his outlook was bleak: he would develop tremors, lose control over mo

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The word “education” can take on a variety of meanings. To some, receiving a high school or college diploma is the ultimate mark of being “educated,” while others take a different view. Looking past receiving a diploma, what does it mean to you personally to be “educated”? What standards will you put in place to define whether or not you’ve obtained a great education?

To me, being educated is the ability to draw connections between your daily life and the subject matter you are passionate about. However, being educated also means recognizing knowledge gaps and purs

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Brown’s Open Curriculum allows students to explore broadly while also diving deeply into their academic pursuits. Tell us about any academic interests that excite you, and how you might use the Open Curriculum to pursue them while also embracing topics with which you are unfamiliar.

In the seventh grade, I learned that my great-uncle developed Parkinson’s Disease. After going down an Internet spiral, I realized his outlook was bleak: he would develop tremors and lose control over

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Brown students care deeply about their work and the world around them. Students find contentment, satisfaction, and meaning in daily interactions and major discoveries. Whether big or small, mundane or spectacular, tell us about something that brings you joy.

Something that brings me joy is listening to the Broadway musical “Hamilton: An American Musical.” Every time I listen to Hamilton, I get a few moments of a break from my life where I can imagine the

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Brown’s culture fosters a community in which students challenge the ideas of others and have their ideas challenged in return, promoting a deeper and clearer understanding of the complex issues confronting society. This active engagement in dialogue is as present outside the classroom as it is in academic spaces. Tell us about a time you were challenged by a perspective that differed from your own. How did you respond?

My mind raged as I stared at my cousins’ names etched onto my grandfather’s Vespa. In my family, it is a tradition to get your son’s children’s names engraved onto your motorcycle. Meaning, that as a

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