The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

If I could choose to have any superpower, it would be the ability to read minds. However, I cannot, so I will never know what other people are thinking and experiencing.  The same idea applies to how

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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)

I was hoping to make some money when I applied for a part time job at a local food vendor when I started high school, but I have gained so much more from the experience. First, it made me realize that

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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?

Last summer, our school district created an “Equity Committee” to resolve inequity related issues in our schools and community. I joined the high school student subcommittee with twenty students and t

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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.

As a member of our high school community service club and student government, I have volunteered in various activities in my school and local community. I have led the student volunteer initiative for

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More About You Please respond to each question in 50 words or fewer. There are no right or wrong answers. Be yourself! What is a new skill you would like to learn in college?

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What brings you joy?

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What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment?

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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)

I am interested in molecular biology, psychology and neuroscience, and I hope to pursue a career in medicine in the future. I am attracted to Princeton’s undergraduate molecular biology program becaus

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