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).

“Arrival at 6:30… unload the troop gear…” Any instruction by my Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) went in one ear and out the other. I could only pay attention to the fact that I’d be one of the few “new kid

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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. (350 words).

In elementary school, Rainbow Loom, an arts and crafts activity involving weaving colored bands into various patterns, entertained me for hours. Reflecting on this experience, I’ve realized how I’ve a

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What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time (350 words)?

I couldn’t peel my eyes off my crisp uniform and speckless camping boots. As the “new kid,” I had no dirt or mud on my camping boots. The decisiveness of my Senior Patrol Leader’s (SPL) actions motiva

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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 (350 words).

From a young age, instead of asking “why,” I asked, “how?” This was especially pertinent to my grandma’s [Redacted Content]. How can one of the most active people struggle with her personal care and p

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What have you done to make your school or your community a better place (350 words)?

Seven people every day. 3,000 civilians every year. Over seven billion in damages from home fires. The Oregon wildfires have devastated the Pacific Northwest in the past few years, even harming subur

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What is your sense of Duke as a university and a community, and why do you consider it a good match for you? If there's something in particular about our offerings that attracts you, feel free to share that as well (250 word limit).

My grandma has been a [Redacted Content] patient for the past twelve years. Watching her struggle with daily tasks has motivated me to improve the quality of life of [Redacted Content] patients. Satis

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We seek a diverse student body that embodies the wide range of human experience. In that context, we are interested in what you’d like to share about your lived experiences and how they’ve influenced how you think of yourself (250 word limit).

Three years ago, I held my Hindi Sunday school coordinator’s hand at the hospital. For twelve years, he had provided funding and motivation for the school’s attendees to advance their spiritual connec

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What has been your best academic experience in the last two years, and what made it so good? (250 word limit).

“Discovery” is often associated with scientific research, and I carried this misconception with me into [School Redacted] as a behavioral neuroscience research intern. As I navigated twisted hallways,

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Please tell us what you are interested in studying at college and why. (200 words).

Although we treat a consortium of diseases using medications, I am fascinated by the brain’s ability to degenerate and regenerate itself. Through my research at [School Redacted], I’ve tracked how abe

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Our families and communities often define us and our individual worlds. Community might refer to your cultural group, extended family, religious group, neighborhood or school, sports team or club, co-workers, etc. Describe the world you come from and how you, as a product of it, might add to the diversity of the University of Washington. (300 word limit).

Three years ago, I held my Hindi Sunday school coordinator’s hand at the hospital. For twelve years, he provided funding and motivation for the school’s attendees to advance their spiritual connection

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Please explain why you wish to study in the academic areas you selected above (150 words).

Although we treat a consortium of diseases using medications, I am fascinated by the brain’s ability to degenerate and regenerate itself. Through my research at [School Redacted], I’ve tracked how abe

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Based upon your exploration of Rice University, what elements of the Rice experience appeal to you? (150 words)

My grandma’s struggle with [Redacted Content] for twelve years has motivated me to improve neurodegenerative disease patients’ quality of life. Rice’s academic and clinical resources will help me beco

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Rice is lauded for creating a collaborative atmosphere that enhances the quality of life for all members of our campus community. The Residential College System and undergraduate life are heavily influenced by the unique life experiences and cultural tradition each student brings. What life perspectives would you contribute to the Rice community? (500 words)

Tapasya. Perseverance. In my lab at [School Redacted], I pursed my lips while I scanned the graphs, hoping to catch a crucial detail that would indicate a relationship between [Redacted Content] and

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Write an analytical or creative response: The University of Rochester motto of Meliora – or “ever better” - deeply integrates critical core values into all that we do. These core values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect and accountability define not only who we are, but also who we hope to become. Please use the space below to highlight a time, creative idea or research experience when you put into action one or more of these characteristics in order to make yourself, your community or the world ever better. (250 word limit)

Seven people every day. 3,000 civilians every year. Over seven billion in damages from home fires. The Oregon wildfires have devastated the Pacific Northwest in the past few years. With homes cluster

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Prompt: American social reformer, abolitionist, writer and statesman Frederick Douglass said, “Some know the value of education by having it. I knew its value by not having it.” Explain ways in which education has directly influenced you and your ability to do good in the world. How will you use the curricular flexibility and co-curricular opportunities of the University of Rochester experience to grow and to promote positive change for yourself, your community and the world? (200 words)

Education is the bridge between theory and reality. Through my [Redacted Content] research, I’ve discovered that the value of education is in the process of utilizing conceptual knowledge in real-worl

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Why us (450 words)?

The TV’s noise was drowned out when I saw my grandma struggling to lift her toothbrush. Her [Redacted Content] consumed even her self-care. Witnessing my grandma's struggle since I was four has driven

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