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.

Janela. My Spanish-speaking Colombian family’s jaws dropped when the first word I spoke was “window” in Portuguese. As a chronic expat family, we would learn that the unconventional would become ou

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Please explain why you wish to study in the academic areas you selected above.

When I was thirteen, I learned to solve a Rubik’s cube. Once I mastered this, I taught my LEGO Mindstorm robot to do the same. Soon, I had a functioning robot that would read and solve the cube in und

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Based upon your exploration of Rice University, what elements of the Rice experience appeal to you?

As a person who is used to moving and constantly meeting new friends, Rice's residential colleges are a big draw for me. I spent many summer camps abroad as an international student, and my peers beca

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The Residential College System is at the heart of Rice student life and is heavily influenced by the particular cultural traditions and unique life experiences each student brings. What life experiences and/or unique perspectives are you looking forward to sharing with fellow Owls in the residential college system?

My parents never let me sit at the kids’ table. For as long as I can remember, my parents have always encouraged me to be unafraid and speak to adults to learn from them. This pushed me to mature and

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15 Campus StatementI interpret and make sense of the world through doing. At thirteen, I learned to solve a Rubik’s cube and then taught my LEGO Mindstorm robot to do the same. Building a robot that

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School/Program School of Engineering and Applied Science First Academic Interest Mechanical Engineering Second Academic Interest Civil Engineering What about your individual background, perspective, or experience will serve as a source of strength for you or those around you at UVA? Feel free to write about any past experience or part of your background that has shaped your perspective and will be a source of strength, including but not limited to those related to your community, upbringing, educational environment, race, gender, or other aspects of your background that are important to you.

One of my favorite extracurricular experiences was being team leader of my Makerthon and Diamond Challenge teams, shark-tank-like product-pitching experiences. I learned about leadership, and teamwo

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Why Purdue?

As a goal-oriented person, I’ve always considered the future, especially as my STEM interests solidified. I was so excited about the harder rigor of the International Baccalaureate that in 9th grade

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Why Major?

I interpret and make sense of the world through doing. At thirteen, I learned to solve a Rubik’s cube and then taught my LEGO Mindstorm robot to do the same. Building a robot that could read and s

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Honors College Interest? Yes Honors Writing 1

As I think about my biggest goals for the future, two things stand out the most to me: growth beyond engineering and continuing my path of living internationally. The JHMC is the perfect first step

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Honors Writing 2

Although mechanical engineering is a heavily technical subject, it is the means to a host of problem-solving skills seen in all careers and areas of life. Being a mechanical engineer is not simply a

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Social and Community Question Topic 2 Social or Community Question Response

13 I interpret and make sense of the world through doing. At thirteen, I learned to solve a Rubik’s cube and then taught my LEGO Mindstorm robot to do the same. Building a robot that could solve the

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Trustee Scholars Essay Topic 1 Trustee Scholars Essay Response

My parents never let me sit at the kids’ table. For as long as I can remember, my parents have always encouraged me to be unafraid and speak to adults to learn from them. This pushed me to understand

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List a selection of texts, resources and outlets that have contributed to your intellectual development outside of academic courses, including but not limited to books, journals, websites, podcasts, essays, plays, presentations, videos, museums and other content that you enjoy. Texts/Books

Texts/ Books: Great Cities Through Traveller’s Eyes Physics of Superheros How Tyrants Fall Great Cities of History How to Read Cities Sex, Lies, and Handwriting 7 Habits of Highly Effecti

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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.

My parents never let me sit at the kids’ table. For as long as I can remember, they encouraged me to talk to adults, to listen, speak up, and make myself noticed. This taught me the value of 2 liste

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In college, students are often challenged in ways that they could not predict or anticipate. It is important to us, therefore, to understand an applicant's ability to navigate through adversity. Please describe a barrier or obstacle you have faced and discuss the personal qualities, skills or insights you have developed as a result.

January 15th, 2024, “Congrats on your move to this side!” I overheard my dad’s boss telling him we were unexpectedly moving from [Redacted Content] to London—just before senior year. [Redacted Content

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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.

When I was thirteen, I learned to solve a Rubik’s cube. Once I mastered this, I taught my LEGO Mindstorm robot to do the same. Soon, I had a functioning robot that would read and solve the cube in u

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What attracts you to your preferred areas of study at Columbia Engineering?

Columbia offers me the best of all experiences; the core curriculum, lighting the fire of the ‘Renaissance man’ within me; excellent academics, enabling my growth; and a highly intellectual and dr

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