Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?

Am I too immature for this? What if I sound dumb when asking questions? These thoughts circled my mind as my finger hovered over my mousepad, debating whether or not to click “Enroll”. Until my jun

Unlock profile to read full content

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

In ninth grade, I collected and plotted data in my Algebra class about my peers’ experiences with prejudice for a project involving the elementary statistics skills I learned in the class. I gathered

Unlock profile to read full content

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

When I was informed about the Big Data at Berkeley Bootcamp, I jumped at the opportunity to learn more about data science and Python programming. The Bootcamp instructors were Data Science majors, a

Unlock profile to read full content

Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom.

I used to say that I was not a “science person.” I feared failed experiments and was adamant about staying away from such risks in my career. That is until I enrolled in Honors Chemistry. The more exp

Unlock profile to read full content

Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time.

Soon after joining [Organization Redacted] on a whim, I was able to play a major role in advocating for multi-unit housing residents. I was nervous during my first meeting with organization leaders,

Unlock profile to read full content

Personal Statement

I used to say that I was not a “science person.” I feared failed experiments and was adamant about staying away from such risks in my career. That is until I enrolled in Honors Chemistry. The more e

Unlock profile to read full content

Academic Interest

I aim to pursue a career that makes a positive impact on my community and those around me. Seeing as technology is such a versatile field, my goal is to apply a degree in computer science to my passio

Unlock profile to read full content

Describe yourself in three words. First Word: Ambitious Second Word: Detail-Oriented Third Word: Analytical What is your favorite snack? Cheez-Its Best movie of all time: Tinkerbell and the Legend of the Neverbeast (or 10 Things I Hate About You) Dream job: Computational Chemistry Researcher If your life had a theme song, what would it be? Amoeba by Clairo Dream trip: A solo trip to New York with a hotel near a welcoming cafe/bagel place. What TV show will you binge watch next? Percy Jackson and the Olympians Which well-known person or fictional character would be your ideal roommate? Ginny Weasley (from the books, not the movies) Favorite book: Paper Towns by John Green If you could teach a class on any topic, what would it be? Feathered Friends: Humanity's Reliance on Birds Through the Ages Your Unique Contributions to USC Viterbi The student body at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering is a diverse group of unique engineers and computer scientists who work together to engineer a better world for all humanity. Describe how your contributions to the USC Viterbi student body may be distinct from others. Please feel free to touch on any part of your background, traits, skills, experiences, challenges, and/or personality in helping us better understand you.

Not only am I a scientist and a student passionate about STEM, but I am also a community- minded advocate. My unique experiences as an individual immersed in STEM and community 15 engagement allow m

Unlock profile to read full content

The Engineering Grand Challenges The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and their 14 Grand Challenges go hand-in-hand with our vision to engineer a better world for all humanity. Engineers and computer scientists are challenged to solve these problems in order to improve life on the planet. Learn more about the NAE Grand Challenges at http://engineeringchallenges.org and tell us which challenge is most important to you, and why.

The NAE challenge to "Engineer Better Medicines" is most relevant to my passions and career goals. During the summer of 2022, I participated in AI4ALL at UC Berkeley, a program aimed at exposing mor

Unlock profile to read full content

School Applied to College of Arts and Sciences Preferred Academic Major Computer Science (Mathematics) Interest in pursuing division or major

Unlock profile to read full content

Writing - Diverse and Inclusive Community

The person I am today is a culmination of my failures, triumphs, friends, family, and, above all, resilience. From a young age, my parents instilled in me the importance of hard work and endurance.

Unlock profile to read full content

Most significant challenge society faces

Unlock profile to read full content

Last two summers

Unlock profile to read full content

Historical moment or event you'd like to witness

Unlock profile to read full content

Extracurricular activity, job, or family responsibility

Unlock profile to read full content

Five things that are important to you

Unlock profile to read full content

Idea or experience that makes you excited about learning

Towards the end of Summer 2022, I participated in AI for All at UC Berkeley, a program that teaches students about artificial intelligence. Over the course of a week, I learned about fundamental artif

Unlock profile to read full content

Note to future roommate

Everybody has some strange characteristics that their friends never get to experience. But you're not just my friend, you're my roommate, so I figure you'll find out about my quirks eventually. Stil

Unlock profile to read full content

Life experiences, interests and character that would help you make a distinctive contribution to Stanford

Growing up, I watched my mother work hard to earn her Associate's Degree while balancing her job and life as a single mother. As a result, I became committed to making the most of my education and

Unlock profile to read full content

When not surveying the stars, peering through microscopes, or running through marathons of coding, Caltech students pursue an eclectic array of interests that range from speed-cubing to participating in varsity athletics to reading romance novels. What is a favorite interest or hobby, and why does it bring you joy? This question can be answered as a written response (up to 100 words).

Outside of my school life, I enjoy relaxing through tea parties. When I was younger, I had a Snow White-themed plastic tea set that I loved to play with. I used to dissolve cough drops in water in m

Unlock profile to read full content

Short Answer #2

Unlock profile to read full content

First-choice academic interest: Computer Science Second-choice academic interest: Chemistry Academic Interest Statement

I aim to pursue a career that makes a positive impact on my community and those around me. Seeing as technology is such a versatile field, my goal is to apply a degree in computer science to my pass

Unlock profile to read full content

Question 1 2. What item are you excited to bring with you to college? Essay #1 response:

I am most excited to bring a teacup and saucer from my mom's tea set with me to college. When I was younger, I had a toy tea set that I loved playing with. I used to dissolve cough drops in water in

Unlock profile to read full content

Question 2 2. Reflecting on a community that you are part of, what values or perspectives from that community would you bring to Pomona? Essay #2 response

My identity as a first-generation student and the daughter of divorced Sri Lankan immigrants has molded the student and person I am today.  Throughout my life, despite my their separation, my pare

Unlock profile to read full content

Communities Essay

Being a first-generation American and the daughter of Sri Lankan immigrants has made me somewhat of a cultural smoothie. Over time, I have learned that I am neither Sri Lankan nor American. Rather,

Unlock profile to read full content

Why that College or School?

I used to say that I was not a “science person.” I feared failed experiments and was adamant about staying away from such risks in my career. That is until I enrolled in Honors Chemistry. The more e

Unlock profile to read full content

Inspiration Essay “If you know how to fly but you never knew how to walk, wouldn’t that be sad?” Lang Lang, 2015 NYU Honorary Degree Recipient Inspirations Essay Text

Lang Lang's quote speaks to me as a first-generation student and the daughter of Sri Lankan immigrants. I interpret this quote as a reminder to never spit on one's roots or neglect one's background an

Unlock profile to read full content