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. 650 words

Soundtrack to my Struggle At first glance, the lives of a biblical legend, a founding father, and the Wicked Witch of the West probably don’t appear to have much in common. And they certainly don’t

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● Students at Yale have plenty of time to explore their academic interests before committing to one or more major fields of study. Many students either modify their original academic direction or change their minds entirely. As of this moment, what academic areas seem to fit your interests or goals most comfortably? ● Why do these areas appeal to you? (125 words or fewer)

Biology (Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental) Psychology Spanish All my life, I’ve known that I am destined to pursue a career in surgery. I’m fascinated by the workings of the human body and the w

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What is it about Yale that has led you to apply? (125 words or fewer)

When I first stepped foot into New Haven, I immediately fell in love with the vibe of the campus and surrounding area. Yale’s culture not only pushes students towards academic excellence, but also em

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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? (Max 250)

Every American history class teaches students about the First Amendment--the promises of free speech and the right to protest. But in my AP US History class, these promises took on a new dimension.

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Reflect on your membership in a community. Why is your involvement important to you? How has it shaped you? You may define community however you like. (Max 250)

“Research does not exist in a bubble.” These words of wisdom encompass the most valuable and difficult lesson I’ve ever learned. As a young scientist, I pursued research independently, and I hungere

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Duke University seeks a talented, engaged student body that embodies the wide range of human experience; we believe that the diversity of our students makes our community stronger. If you'd like to share a perspective you bring or experiences you've had to help us understand you better-perhaps related to a community you belong to or your family or cultural background-we encourage you to do so. Real people are reading your application, and we want to do our best to understand and appreciate the real people applying to Duke. (250 word limit)

Few things are more isolating than a chronic condition. When I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) at age seven, I felt a loneliness that could not be assuaged by even my closest friends. As I

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Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (200-400 words)*

“Research does not exist in a bubble.” These words of wisdom from my mentor encompass the most valuable lesson I have ever learned, but also the most difficult. As a young scientist, I experienced r

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Please indicate any special talents or skills you possess. You should write in either paragraph or bulleted-list format (250 words).

Few things are more isolating than a chronic condition. When I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) at age seven, I felt a loneliness that could not be assuaged by even my closest friends. As I

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Briefly (approximately one-half page, single-spaced) discuss the significance to you of the school or summer activity in which you have been most involved.

“Research does not exist in a bubble.” These words of wisdom from my mentor encompass the most valuable lesson I have ever learned, but also the most difficult. As a young scientist, I experienced r

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APPLICANTS TO GEORGETOWN COLLEGE: What does it mean to you to be educated? How might Georgetown College help you achieve this aim? (Applicants to the Sciences and Mathematics or the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics should address their chosen course of study).

Every person is driven by passion. Some have a burning desire to compete, or to explore, or to make discoveries. Whatever drives us, we all share a common desire to pursue the passions that bring us

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- An intellectual experience (course, project, book, discussion, paper, poetry, or research topic in engineering, mathematics, science or other modes of inquiry) that has meant the most to you

“Research does not exist in a bubble.” These words of wisdom from my mentor encompass the most valuable lesson I have ever learned, but also the most difficult. As a young scientist, I was often led

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Students in Arts and Sciences embrace the opportunity to delve into multifaceted academic interests, embodying in 21st century terms Ezra Cornell’s “any person … any study” founding vision. Tell us about the areas of study you are excited to explore, and specifically why you wish to pursue them in our College.* (650)

All my life, I’ve known that I am destined to pursue a career in surgery. Even as a child at the doctor’s office, terrified of needles, I distracted myself by keeping up an incessant stream of questi

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Other parts of your application give us a sense for how you might contribute to Northwestern. But we also want to consider how Northwestern will contribute to your interests and goals. In 300 words or less, help us understand what aspects of Northwestern appeal most to you, and how you'll make use of specific resources and opportunities here.

No matter how many times I enter the Francis Searle building, I will never lose the sense of anticipation that fills me as I scan my WildCard to open the doors, wondering what valuable knowledge I’ll

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We would like to know more about your interest in NYU. What motivated you to apply to NYU? Why have you applied or expressed interest in a particular campus, school, college, program, and or area of study? If you have applied to more than one, please also tell us why you are interested in these additional areas of study or campuses. We want to understand - Why NYU? (400 word maximum) *

I have always been a city girl. Born and raised on the outskirts of Chicago, I learned to love the dazzling chaos of life in the city from an early age. When I was ten years old, I visited New York

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As a research institution that also prides itself on its liberal arts curriculum, Princeton allows students to explore areas across the humanities and the arts, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. What academic areas most pique your curiosity, and how do the programs offered at Princeton suit your particular interests? (Please respond in about 250 words.)

All my life, I’ve felt destined to pursue a career in surgery. Even as a child terrified of needles at the doctor’s office, I distracted myself with an incessant stream of questions about every aspec

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

“Research doesn’t exist in a bubble.” These words encompass the most valuable lesson I’ve ever learned. As a young scientist, I pursued research independently, but hungered to collaborate with other

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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?*

Challenging authority has never been in my nature. As a child, I marveled at the courage of my favorite storybook characters who stood up for their beliefs, but I never thought myself capable of such

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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.*

Apna Ghar is a simple phrase. These two words mean “our home” in Hindi and Urdu. But for some women in my community, Apna Ghar is more than a phrase - it’s a chance for a new life. I joined my schoo

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For applicants to Columbia College, please tell us what from your current and past experiences (either academic or personal) attracts you specifically to the areas of study that you previously noted in the application. (200 words or fewer)

All my life, I’ve known that I am destined to pursue a career in surgery. Even as a child at the doctor’s office, terrified of needles, I distracted myself by keeping up an incessant stream of questi

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Why are you interested in attending Columbia University? (200 words or fewer)

I’ve always been a city girl. Raised in the Chicago area, I learned to love the dazzling chaos of city life from an early age. When I first visited New York City, it was love at first sight. It’s i

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Columbia students take an active role in improving their community, whether in their residence hall, classes or throughout New York City. Their actions, small or large, work to positively impact the lives of others. Share one contribution that you have made to your family, school, friend group or another community that surrounds you. (200 words or fewer)

I never thought that chatting with a friend would trigger a chain of events that would change my life. But at the start of my junior year, that’s exactly what happened. One day, I stopped in the hal

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Write a brief essay (300-400 words) in which you respond to the following question. Successful students at Johns Hopkins make the biggest impact by collaborating with others, including peers, mentors, and professors. Talk about a time, in or outside the classroom, when you worked with others and what you learned from the experience.

“Research does not exist in a bubble.” These words of wisdom from my mentor encompass the most valuable lesson I have ever learned, but also the most difficult. As a young scientist, I experienced r

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