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

I am not one for cheese. The memes, the coffee mugs, and the “inspired” phrases always draw a cringe to my face. Yet, there’s one phrase that I love: TLC, tender, loving, care. No, not the television

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While other parts of your application give us a sense of who you are, we are also excited to hear more about how you see yourself engaging with the larger Northwestern community. In 300 words or less, help us understand how you might engage specific resources, opportunities, and/or communities here. We are curious about what these specifics are, as well as how they may enrich your time at Northwestern and beyond.

Raised under two intuitive small business owners, finance and the pursuit of business piqued my interest at a young age. Working at my parent’s local dry cleaners has not only gifted me some of my cor

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Expand on an aspect of your identity – for example, your religion, culture, race, sexual or gender identity, affinity group, etc. How has this aspect of your identity shaped your life experiences thus far?

Bead by bead, my fingers follow along the rose shaded pearls to the rhythm of the spoken prayers. Every night for the past few years, my family has gathered for daily rosary, an extension of our devou

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If you could change one thing to better your community, what would it be? Why is it important and how would you contribute to this change?

Growing up, I soaked up the blasting steam from the machines and followed the circling launders with goggling eyes at my parents' local dry cleaners; their small business was an oddly dangerous playgr

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Please submit a short essay that describes your academic interests and the ways you believe Honors Carolina can help you pursue them.

Imagining walking to class past the Old Well, I can’t wait to join the UNC Chapel Hill family. However, Honors Carolina is what will accelerate my college experience both in academics and community.

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The founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Blessed Basil Moreau, wrote, “We shall always place education side by side with instruction; the mind will not be cultivated at the expense of the heart.” How do you hope a Notre Dame education and experience will transform your mind and heart?

Learning under the Dome guarantees me the thoughtful, interdisciplinary education I seek. Beyond fostering my Catholic religion as a force to propel my scholastic drive and purpose, Notre Dame holds t

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During the spring semester, Notre Dame faculty gave 3-Minute Lightning Talks on exciting topics within their fields of expertise. While you don't have a Ph.D. yet, we bet you're developing an expertise in something. If you were giving a Lightning Talk, what topic (academic or not) would you choose?

Genghis Khan is infamous for his barbaracy and incivility during his reign of conquest. However, after defending him in a peer mock trial, I questioned society’s firm stance on this historical figure.

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Socrates stated that “the unexamined life is not worth living.” Discuss a time when reflection, prayer, or introspection led to clarity or understanding of an issue that is important to you.

Growing up, I soaked up the blasting steam from boiling machines and followed the circling launders with goggling eyes at my parents' local dry cleaners; my parents’ small business was an oddly danger

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