Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others. (650)

Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others. I never imagined that making dumplings would teach me about val

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Considering the specific undergraduate school you have selected, describe how you intend to explore your academic and intellectual interests at the University of Pennsylvania. (150-200 words)

Franklin has been called the most accomplished American of his age and a polymath who was foundational in shaping American society. Similar to Franklin, I want to study a wide variety of subjects and

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Write a short thank-you note to someone you have not yet thanked and would like to acknowledge. (We encourage you to share this note with that person, if possible, and reflect on the experience!) (150-200 words)

Dear [Name Redacted], Nothing’s a surprise for you anymore as you’ve been my roommate since our first day of high school. You already know that I’m writing this note to you. That’s because you’ve sup

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How will you explore the community at Penn? Consider how Penn will help shape your perspective and identity, and how your identity and perspective will help shape Penn. (150-200 words)

Similar to other immigrant parents, my folks would devote time and money to my after-school activities even when they lived off meager student salaries. But they’re different in the way that they neve

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LSM Prompt: The LSM program aims to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the life sciences and their management with an eye to identifying, advancing, and implementing innovations. What issues would you want to address using the understanding gained from such a program? Note that this essay should be distinct from your single-degree essay. (400-650 words)*

I first joined [Organization Redacted], [School Redacted]’s STEM Publication, amid the pandemic during and at the height of the 2020 Presidential Election. I was immediately assigned to write an artic

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