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? (Max: 650 words)

It was a dark and stormy night. Or morning. It was that time in the early hours, when all is pitch black except for the moon and the sun has yet to rise. The train doors opened. I’m greeted by heavy r

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

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How did you spend your last two summers? (50 words maximum)

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

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

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

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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. (100-250 words)

I play the violin. Art History is my favorite class. I attended a fancy dinner at the Dallas Petroleum Club. Two truths and a lie. “So which one’s false?” the teacher asked. “Art History! Art History

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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. (100-250 words)

Hello. My name is Thu Le. You are my roommate. Prepare to meet me. I love movies. They’re my favorite way to procrastinate and forget about life for a while. Immersing myself into a whole new world

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Tell us about something that is meaningful to you and why. (100-250 words)

Unlike my brothers who got in on their first try, I got into the Gifted & Talented (GT) program on my fourth attempt. My family was overjoyed, as I finally joined the ranks of the “smartest” kids in m

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Why Major[125]

In high school, I received the very wonderful gift of a book with a sunflower on its cover. However, unlike its cover, Campbell’s Biology 11th Edition was not sunshine and daisies. But like any book,

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Why Yale[125]

Science and Engineering. Talented and Gifted. Government and Law. Business and Management. Education and Social Services. Health Professions. Six magnet schools on one campus. But, you can choose onl

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What inspires you? (35 words)

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You teach a course at Yale. What is it? (35 words)

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You invite a speaker to Yale University. Who is it, why? (35 words)

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Yale students embrace the concept of “and” rather than “or,” pursuing arts and sciences, tradition and innovation, defined goals and surprising detours. What is an example of an “and” that you embrace? (35 words)

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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? (250 words)

I play the violin. Art History is my favorite class. I attended a fancy dinner at the Dallas Petroleum Club. Two truths and a lie. “So which one’s false?” the teacher asked. “Art History! Art History

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a.) Reflect on your engagement with a community to which you belong. How do you feel you have contributed to this community? (250 words)

Unlike my brothers who got in on their first try, I got into the Gifted & Talented (GT) program on my fourth attempt. My family was overjoyed, as I finally joined the ranks of the “smartest” kids in m

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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. (Max: 300 words)

At my school, I’m one of the few out-of-district students. Meaning, I attend a public school in Dallas, but I don’t live in Dallas. I’m originally supposed to attend a high school next to my house. It

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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? (Max: 550 words)

Like all children, I was smitten with dinosaurs. I’d read about them all in an encyclopedia. There’s the infamous Tyrannosaurus Rex. The long-necked Brachiosaurus. The staple Triceratops and Stegosaur

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4. Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced. (Max: 350 words)

“When you’re in high school, don’t overload yourself,” my 8th grade English teacher said, chiding us as we wrote letters to our future high school selves. “Take three to six AP classes max.” As a cur

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Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement? (Max: 350 words)

Despite our financial hardships, my family has always encouraged me to prioritize my education. So I applied to a magnet school and got in. I’m originally supposed to attend a high school next to my h

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6. Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom. (Max: 350 words)

For the longest time, I was the stereotypical quiet, artsy kid. I’ve doodled on my quizzes and tests. I’ve animated my own Youtube shorts on Microsoft Powerpoint. I’ve drawn my own comics. If you go t

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7. What have you done to make your school or your community a better place? (Max: 350 words)

In the summer after sophomore year, I was posed a question. “Do you want to tutor kids? It’s called MEL Keystone and it’s-” “Sure,” I said. And thus began one of the most rewarding experiences of my l

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1. 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. (Max: 250 words)

I play the violin. Art History is my favorite class. I attended a fancy dinner at the Dallas Petroleum Club. Two truths and a lie. “So which one’s false?” the teacher asked. “Art History! Art History

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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. (Max: 250 words)

Of all of the schools I’m applying to this school year, USC is the closest and truest to my interests. In high school, I’ve become enamoured with biology as a whole. Learning about P680 and P700 in ph

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

Like all children, I was smitten with dinosaurs. I’d read about them in encyclopedias. There’s the infamous Tyrannosaurus Rex. The long-necked Brachiosaurus. The staple Triceratops and Stegosaurus. Th

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Describe how your experiences, perspectives, talents, and/or your involvement in leadership activities (at your school, job, community, or within your family) will help you to make an impact both in and out of the classroom while enrolled at UT. (Max: 300 words)

In the summer after sophomore year, I was posed a question. “Do you want to tutor kids? It’s called MEL Keystone and it’s-” “Sure,” I said. And thus began one of the most rewarding experiences of my l

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The core purpose of The University of Texas at Austin is, “To Transform Lives for the Benefit of Society.” Please share how you believe your experience at UT-Austin will prepare you to “Change the World” after you graduate. (Max: 300 words)

I love encountering things I’ve learned about. Like finding the words schadenfreude and myopic online outside of English. Or recognizing the Bayeux Tapestry in a documentary outside of Art History. Or

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Please share background on events or special circumstances that may have impacted your high school academic performance, including the possible effects of COVID-19.

When I asked my father why he fled Vietnam and immigrated to America, he said, “There was no future in Vietnam. If I stayed there, I would’ve died.” But that doesn’t make sense. There’s no future in A

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Please tell us what you are interested in studying at WashU and why. (200 words)

My reasons to study at WashU are personal. After all, my interests in neuroscience started there, and it only makes sense that I would try to end up there. I was writing a paper on the impact of Alzhe

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A) Health care is constantly changing, as it is affected by racial and social disparities, economics, politics, and technology, among other factors. How will you, as a future physician, make a positive impact? (250)

“Healing hands.” That’s my father’s nickname for me when I’m massaging his back and right arm. He says that it’s not the same when my older brothers do it because I have this “hot energy” inside me.

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B) How do you feel your personal background provides you with a unique perspective of medicine? (500)

Everyday is a new journey. The destinations are still the same. I still have to pass by the high school next to my house. I pass by the UT Southwestern Medical Center. I pass by the Dallas Skyline, Re

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3. How do you envision the Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) helping you to meet your academic, personal and professional goals as a person and as a physician of the future? (500 words)*

Science and Engineering. Talented and Gifted. Government and Law. Business and Management. Education and Social Services. Health Professions. We have six magnet schools on one campus. But, you can cho

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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. (200-250 words)*

I play the violin. Art History is my favorite class. I attended a fancy dinner at the Dallas Petroleum Club. Two truths and a lie. “So which one’s false?” the teacher asked. “Art History! Art History

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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? (200-250 words)*

“Don’t give them money. There’s a reason why they're homeless. Study hard so that you don’t become one of them,” my friend’s mother said, as an old man held his sign, looking up at us in our school bu

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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. (200-250 words)

Just as how disappointing Junior year has been with the entire world pandemic, my senior year has been a blast. Since senior year has started, I’ve never failed to strike up conversations with my peer

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Prompt 1: Please explain why you wish to study in the academic areas you selected. (150 words)

In high school, I received the very wonderful gift of a book with a sunflower on its cover. There’s a popular saying: don’t judge a book by its cover. And indeed, Campbell’s Biology 11th Edition was

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Based upon your exploration of Rice University, what elements of the Rice experience appeal to you? (150)

Of all of the schools I’m applying to, Rice is the homeliest. Not only is it quite literally close to home, but the culture and people are close to home as well. There’s a huge alumni network from my

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Rice is lauded for creating a collaborative atmosphere that enhances the quality of life for all members of our campus community. The Residential College System and undergraduate life are heavily influenced by the unique life experiences and cultural tradition each student brings. What life perspectives would you contribute to the Rice community? (500 words)

When people ask me “what type of Asian I am”, I say that I’m Vietnamese. They don’t pry further than that, because to the simple observer, I certainly look the part. But I’m not that Vietnamese. Desp

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What aspirations, experiences or relationships have motivated you to study in the eight-year Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars Program?(500 words)

“Healing hands.” That’s my father’s nickname for me when I’m massaging his back and right arm. He says that it’s not the same when my older brothers do it because I have this “hot energy” inside me.

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Outside of academics, what do you enjoy doing most? 300

During my sophomore year of high school, I found myself with an uncharacteristically large amount of free time. At that time, the COVID 19 pandemic took off and what started was the longest spring bre

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Prompt 1: A hallmark of the Columbia experience is being able to learn and live in a community with a wide range of perspectives. How do you or would you learn from and contribute to diverse, collaborative communities?

Unlike my brothers who got in on their first try, I got into the Gifted & Talented program on my fourth attempt. My family was overjoyed, as I finally joined the ranks of the “smartest” kids in my gra

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Prompt 2: Why are you interested in attending Columbia University? We encourage you to consider the aspect(s) that you find unique and compelling about Columbia.

Science and Engineering. Talented and Gifted. Government and Law. Business and Management. Education and Social Services. Health Professions. We have six magnet schools on one campus. But, you can ch

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Why Major? (Max: 200 words)

In high school, I received the very wonderful gift of a book with a sunflower on its cover. There’s a popular saying: don’t judge a book by its cover. And indeed, Campbell’s Biology 11th Edition was n

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Distinctive aspects of your background, personal development, or intellectual interests. (Max: No word limit)

I played the violin when I was young. Art History is my favorite class. I was invited to a fancy dinner at the Dallas Petroleum Club. Two truths and a lie. We were doing introductions in our senior y

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