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

When my robotics partner graduated from high school, there was no question I would join my brother and sister, and we would move forward together as a family team. My partner and I won many tournament

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Community Disruption.

I have been fortunate not to have experienced any insecurities with my basic needs or mental health during the pandemic. We did, however, experience a tragedy. My grandfather passed, and I was complet

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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.

When my robotics partner graduated from high school, there was no question I would join my brother and sister. My partner and I won many tournaments and awards together. My siblings also had impressiv

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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.

Sandra and Ken are family friends. They are a remarkable couple who have devoted much of their family farm to growing Saskatoon berries. For all their farming expertise, neither are terribly tech-savv

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

Student Senate is a leadership group within my school and all high schools in our district. The goal is to improve the school and community through initiatives and projects. I have led the Senate for

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Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California?

My grandparents' experience has consistently stood as a model of what can be accomplished through self-possession, curiosity, hard work, perseverance, and courage. My grandfather grew up in rural Indi

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Engineering is inherently collaborative. What does collaboration mean to you? What strengths do you bring to the collaborative process? (Max 200)

VEX Robotics has been a significant part of my life since the fifth grade. In robotics, collaboration is a cornerstone, it occurs with one's own teammates, the ability to design, build and program tog

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What is the unique voice you would bring to the Cornell Engineering community? (Max 200)

Sandra and Ken are a remarkable couple who grow Saskatoon berries. They shared with me the difficulties they were having with harvest, and theirs were still picked tediously by hand. I thought about h

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Most students choose their intended major or area of study based on a passion or inspiration that’s developed over time – what passion or inspiration led you to choose this area of study? (300 word maximum)

My chosen area of study is Mechanical Engineering. VEX Robotics is an International competition offered to students ranging from Elementary School to University. There are over 20,000 teams worldwide

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Many students pursue college for a specific degree, career opportunity or personal goal. Whichever it may be, learning will be critical to achieve your ultimate goal. As you think ahead to the process of learning during your college years, how will you define a successful college experience? (300 word maximum)

I have been gifted the knowledge and understanding of the Engineering Design Process through my experience with VEX Robotics for the last several years. This way of thinking and approaching tasks has

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Consider your application as a whole. What do you personally want to emphasize about your application for the admission committee’s consideration? Highlight something that’s important to you or something you haven’t had a chance to share. Tell us, don’t show us (no websites please). (300 word maximum)

Sandra and Ken are a remarkable couple who have devoted much of their family farm to raising Saskatoon berries. Neither are terribly tech-savvy. They shared with me the difficulties they were having w

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Program Essay

VEX Robotics is an international competition offered to students ranging from Elementary School to University. There are over 20,000 teams worldwide in 50 countries. Each year a new challenge is prese

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Why Purdue? (Max 100)

The world-class Engineering program at Purdue allows me to pursue my career of interest but also expand into other areas that appeal to me including pursuing wide-ranging internships and co-operatives

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Why Major? (Max 100)

Each year VEX Robotics presents a new challenge in which teams must design, build, program and drive a robot to do tasks. Tournaments are made up of matches, and skills are tested with autonomous robo

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Honors 1

The four pillars of the Honors College have been, in many ways, what has guided my life experience thus far. My most significant leadership development has come from being head of my school's Student

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Honors 2

Robotics has taught Engineering skills but also life lessons. This knowledge has been a springboard for other areas of innovation and leadership opportunities. The Purdy's own a Saskatoonberry orchard

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Short Essay (Max 100)

Growing up in Northern Ontario has moulded me into who I am. The beauty and the offerings of the Canadian shield provide an abundance of outdoor activities. Having spent most of my formative years in

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In the aftermath of World War II, Dartmouth President John Sloane Dickey, Class of 1929, proclaimed, “The world’s troubles are your troubles ... and there is nothing wrong with the world that better human beings cannot fix.” Which of the world’s “troubles” inspires you to act? How might your course of study at Dartmouth prepare you to address it? (Max 300)

Sandra and Ken are family friends. They are a remarkable couple who grow Saskatoon berries. They shared their difficulties with berry harvest, as theirs were still picked tediously by hand. I thought

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Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you excited about learning

The Purdy's are a remarkable couple who grow Saskatoon berries. They shared the difficulties they were having with berry harvest, and theirs were still picked tediously by hand. I thought about how my

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Note to Future Roommate

Dear Friend: Congratulations on your admission to Stanford. We made it! I am sure you’re as excited as I am to begin this epic journey. I am an American, but I have lived in Canada for most of my life

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Tell us about a time or experience in which you encountered failure. (Max 300)

Failure points the way to future success if you let it. That might be the most important lesson I have learned since becoming involved with VEX robotics in the fifth grade. I follow the Engineering de

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Tell us about a life situation, media story, or topic – beyond or outside of a classroom or formal assignment – that has captivated you, inspired your curiosity, and lead you to delve more deeply into learning about a subject on your own. (Max 300)

The Purdy's are a remarkable, kind couple in Saskatchewan, where my parents grew up, who grow Saskatoon berries. For all their farming expertise, neither is tech-savvy. In 2017, they shared the diffic

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Essay 3 - Tell us about how you have collaborated with and worked together within a small group of your peers on some task or endeavor in the past, or about how you imagine you will work with your Caltech peers in the future. (Max 250)

A robotics team relies on constant collaboration. Each member brings a uniquely valuable perspective, and our small team as a whole must accommodate differing views and find ways to harmonize them for

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Why Us? (Max 300)

I was introduced to the Engineering Design Process through competitive robotics in the fifth grade, but at the time, I just knew that building and programming robots was simply - very cool. My underst

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Why do you want to study your chosen major specifically at Georgia Tech? (Max 300)

I was introduced to the Engineering Design Process through competitive robotics in the fifth grade, but at the time, I just knew that building and programming robots was simply - very cool. My underst

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Distinctive aspects of your background, personal development, or intellectual interests

My maternal grandparents' experience has consistently stood as a model of what can be accomplished through self-possession, curiosity, hard work, perseverance, and courage. My grandfather grew up in r

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"Why Northwestern" Statement (Max 300)

I was introduced to the Engineering Design Process through competitive robotics in the fifth grade, but at the time, I just knew that building and programming robots was simply - very cool. My underst

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Extracurricular Activity and Work Experience Briefly elaborate on an activity, organization, work experience, or hobby that has been particularly meaningful to you. (Please respond in about 150 words)

Student Senate is a leadership group within my school. The goal is to improve the school and community through various initiatives and projects. I have led our Senate for the last two years. My main f

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Your Voice Please respond to each question in an essay of about 250 words. At Princeton, we value diverse perspectives and the ability to have respectful dialogue about difficult issues. Share a time when you had a conversation with a person or a group of people about a difficult topic. What insight did you gain, and how would you incorporate that knowledge into your thinking in the future?

In May of this year, the remains of 215 children were found at a former Kamloops Indian Residential school. The residential School system is a horrifying part of Canadian history that leaves a dark sh

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Princeton has a longstanding commitment to service and civic engagement. Tell us how your story intersects (or will intersect) with these ideals. (About 250)

Sandra and Ken are a remarkable couple who have devoted much of their family farm to growing Saskatoon berries. For all their farming expertise, neither is terribly tech-savvy. Over apple pie on our 2

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Penn Essay 1

Giroux, Shailan FY RD Fall 2022 11/02/2004 CEEB: 826627 CAID: 30209032 FERPA: Waived Submitted: 11/27/2021 The concurrent education from the Wharton School and the School of Engineering and Applied S

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Penn Essay 2

My uncle attended the University of Pennsylvania and described those years as the best of life. He stated his experience in Philadelphia moulded him into what I believe is the extraordinary man he is

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M & T: Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology

I was introduced to the Engineering Design Process through competitive robotics in the fifth grade, but at the time, I just knew that building and programming robots was simply - very cool. My underst

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Displayed Leadership

The Purdy’s are family friends who run a small orchard growing Saskatoon berries. They shared with me the difficulties of berry harvest, as theirs were still picked tediously by hand. I thought about

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Communities Essay

Northern Canadian kids have grit. We may have to travel a bit further to get well, anywhere, lug around heavier boots and jackets to tackle our contentious winters, but we are as determined as those a

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Why the University of Michigan?

VEX Robotics is an international competition offered to students ranging from elementary school to university. There are over 20,000 teams worldwide in 50 countries. Each year a new challenge is prese

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Short Essay 1

VEX Robotics is an international competition. There are over 20,000 teams worldwide in 50 countries. Each year a new challenge is presented in which teams must design, build, program and drive a robot

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Short Essay 2

I built a GPS Guided Autonomous Transport System: a robotic assistant that follows berry-pickers via an app, the persons picking the berries has the app installed, the system follows that person and a

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