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.

I can’t become a fighter pilot. Or a heart surgeon. If the last thing my patients saw before general anesthesia was their doctor’s eyes gyrating in their sockets, they would probably dream of malpract

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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.

Being a leader is hard. Being a leader when your team has resigned themselves to "going down with the ship" is impossible. Being co-lead organizer for Star City Hacks was one of the most challenging y

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Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.

Community paramedicine (CP) is like a friendly neighborhood hospital. This emerging healthcare gives medical professionals extended community roles through at-home checkups or close patient monitoring

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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.

I pressed run on my R script and a heatmap popped onto the screen. CHN1, ANKRD28, CST3. These were the culprits, the genes that had a much higher expression in prostate cancer cells compared to their

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

FIRST robotics has six core values, although one stands out to me above the rest: Impact. The impact that FIRST has had on me is undeniable, providing me with endless opportunities to grow as a person

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List the titles of the books, essays, poetry, short stories or plays you read outside of academic courses that you enjoyed most during secondary/high school.

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We’re interested in learning about some of the ways that you explore your interests. List some resources and outlets that you enjoy, including but not limited to websites, publications,  journals, podcasts, social media accounts, lectures, museums, movies, music, or other content with which you regularly engage.

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah: Ears Edition; Casefile: True Crime Podcast; Frasier; House, M.D.; Parasite; Dune; The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst; Rear Window; Top Gear; Black-ish; Goth

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Why are you interested in attending Columbia University? We encourage you to consider the aspect(s) that you find unique and compelling about Columbia.

“Is it fair to sacrifice one person if it means we save a hundred others?” Questions like these, although nonsensical at face value, sparked my passion for discourse within our tight-knit group of val

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For applicants to Columbia Engineering, 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.

“4 in 10 Americans suffer from multiple chronic illnesses; $20,000,000,000 was spent last year on unplanned hospital readmissions.” These were the statistics I read to the crowd; the statistics that o

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In Columbia’s admissions process, we value who you are as a unique individual, distinct from your goals and achievements. In the last words of this writing supplement, we would like you to reflect on a source of happiness. Help us get to know you further by describing the first thing that comes to mind when you consider what simply brings you joy.

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Have you completed research with a faculty member or mentor in an academic discipline such as science, engineering or other academic interests (e.g., humanities, social sciences or languages)?

Research Abstract Hospitals were stressed even before the pandemic. The main reason was that people with multiple chronic conditions struggled to manage their health; navigating various providers an

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Why do you want to study your chosen major specifically at Georgia Tech?

“4/10 Americans suffer from multiple chronic illnesses; unplanned hospital readmissions cost $20,000,000,000 annually.” These were the statistics I read to the crowd; the statistics that our software

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Describe an extracurricular activity.

“Buh-duh-de-dum-de-dum!” The trumpet flare that signifies the match has started and robots are released into their autonomous modes never ceases to excite me. Robotics competitions are just one part o

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Why Purdue?

I've always been obsessed with finding my passion. That's why I love [School Redacted]'s CS core curriculum. Given that it's only 6 courses, I'm guaranteed a strong foundation while also being able to

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Briefly discuss your reasons for pursuing the second choice major you have selected. (Respond in 100 words or fewer.)

I love the idea of having the flexibility to explore all fields. Through classes like AP Bio, APCSA, and others, I’ve discovered a love for understanding the concepts behind processes, especially in t

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Honors College Interest?

The student becomes the teacher. This centuries-old saying rang true as I slowly saw myself taking on more and more responsibilities while interning for Dr. [Name Redacted] these past two years. Start

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Honors Writing 2

Computer science is evident in every aspect of our world. Almost all fields of study work in tandem with software and computation to achieve the best outcome. For example, a literary analyst may use s

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Why Major?

In robotics, I saw computers score us 20 points while autonomous; in my research, I used computers to analyze millions of prostate cancer cell RNA sequences. These experiences opened my eyes to the po

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