Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

I nestled into the small nook in my bedroom near the tangled jungle of potted plants and my cat plushie (real animals terrify my mother, much to my dismay). My eager fingers clutched the sun-drenched

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Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side. (350 Words)

I’ve always found sanctuary in solving riddles. Growing up, my mom would place a folded paper with a riddle in a glass bowl and we’d bond by creatively deciphering its meaning together. As I grew up

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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)

I am fascinated by cognitive science and cultural psychology. My soul is never more energized than when I’m seeking answers to questions like: How can we combat mental health challenges across culture

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

Throughout high school, I’ve never loved any organization more than I’ve loved [Organization Redacted]’s Youth Advisory Board (YAB), where we bridge the gap between [Organization Redacted] (a clinic t

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Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California? (350 Words)

I’d be a strong candidate for the University of California because of my vehement belief in art’s ability to create social change. Growing up, my passion for Taylor Swift songs (“Red” is still a bop

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What is the most significant challenge that society faces today? (50 words)

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How did you spend your last two summers? (50 Words)

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What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed? (50 Words)

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Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities, a job you hold, or responsibilities you have for your family. (50 words)

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List five things that are important to you. (50 words)

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The Stanford community is deeply curious and driven to learn in and out of the classroom. Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you genuinely excited about learning. (250 Words)

When taking Abnormal Psychology freshman year, I was fascinated to learn that my family’s stoic attitude under stress stems from culture's influence on human behavior. The course concluded, but I hung

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Virtually all of Stanford's undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate – and us – get to know you better. (250 Words)

Dear future roommate, growing up, my mom would place a folded paper with a riddle in a glass bowl and we’d bond by deciphering its meaning together. As I grew up, the riddles blossomed from word lad

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Please describe what aspects of your life experiences, interests and character would help you make a distinctive contribution as an undergraduate to Stanford University. (250 words)

Starling murmurations move synchronously, traveling across oceans. Each bird focuses on supporting its seven neighbors, which lets over a million birds fly at once. [Organization Redacted] is my murmu

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Tell us about an aspect of your identity (e.g. race, gender, sexuality, religion, community, etc.) or a life experience that has shaped you as an individual and how that influenced what you’d like to pursue in college at Hopkins. (This can be a future goal or experience that is either academic, extracurricular, or social). (Max 350 Words)

When taking Abnormal Psychology freshman year, I was fascinated to learn that my family’s stoic attitude under stress stems from culture's influence on human behavior. When the course concluded, I hun

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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)

When talking with my friend who attends Duke, one thing that stood out to me was collaboration—both Duke’s collaborative culture and the vast opportunities to collaborate across disciplines. Throughou

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We believe a wide range of personal perspectives, beliefs, and lived experiences are essential to making Duke a vibrant and meaningful living and learning community. Feel free to share with us anything in this context that might help us better understand you and what you might bring to our community. (250 Words)

Starling murmurations move synchronously, traveling across oceans. Each bird focuses on supporting its seven neighbors, which lets over a million birds fly simultaneously. [Organization Redacted] is m

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Tell us about an intellectual experience in the past two years that you found absolutely fascinating. (250 Words)

To create real progress, scientific innovation must be human-centered. This is something I learned while working in the lab of [Name Redacted]. Once I started working on a mindfulness app for schools

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In the aftermath of the U.S. Civil War, Ezra Cornell wrote, "I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study." For over 150 years, Cornell University has remained deeply committed to Ezra’s vision. Explain how your life experiences will help inform your contributions to a learning community devoted to “...any person…any study.” We encourage you to think broadly about your life experiences, including how local (e.g., family, school, neighborhood) or global communities you’ve been part of have helped shape your perspective. (350 words)

Starling murmurations move synchronously, traveling across oceans because each bird focuses on supporting its seven neighbors, which lets over a million birds fly. [Organization Redacted] is my murmur

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At the College of Arts and Sciences, curiosity will be your guide. Discuss how your passion for learning is shaping your academic journey, and what areas of study or majors excite you and why. Your response should convey how your interests align with the College, and how you would take advantage of the opportunities and curriculum in Arts and Sciences. (650 words)

My research mentor and I stared at the glassy zoom screen while we entered our third hour of getting feedback from teens on our mindfulness app, which was—at that time—centered on journaling. As we fi

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Everyone belongs to many different communities and/or groups defined by (among other things) shared geography, religion, ethnicity, income, cuisine, interest, race, ideology, or intellectual heritage. Choose one of the communities to which you belong, and describe that community and your place within it. (300 words)

Starling murmurations move synchronously, traveling across oceans because each bird focuses on supporting its seven neighbors, which lets over a million birds fly. [Organization Redacted] is my murmur

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Describe the unique qualities that attract you to the specific undergraduate College or School (including preferred admission and dual degree programs) to which you are applying at the University of Michigan. How would that curriculum support your interests?* (550 Words)

As a researcher in the Human-Computer Interaction lab of [Name Redacted], I helped design a mindfulness app for adolescents while investigating teens’ responses to emotional regulation techniques. I a

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Describe how you plan to pursue your academic interests and why you want to explore them at USC specifically. Please feel free to address your first- and second-choice major selections. (250 Words)

When taking Abnormal Psychology freshman year, I was fascinated to discover that my family’s stoic attitude under stress stems from culture's influence on human behavior. The course concluded, but I h

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Describe yourself in 3 words (100 Characters)

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Favorite Snack (100 Characters)

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Best Movie of All Time (200 Characters)

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Dream Job? (100 Char)

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If your life had a theme song, what would it be? (100 Characters)

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Dream Trip? (100 Characters)

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What TV Show will you binge next? (100 Characters)

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Which well-known person or fictional character would be your ideal roommate? (100 Characters)

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Favorite Book (100 Characters)

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If you could teach a class on any topic, what would it be?

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Many of us have at least one issue or passion that we care deeply about – a topic on which we would love to share our opinions and insights in hopes of sparking intense interest and continued conversation. If you had ten minutes and the attention of a million people, what would your talk be about? (250 Words)

When I began working with [Organization Redacted], I was unfamiliar with the field of public health. However, the more I learned about disparities in mental healthcare, the more I realized that I coul

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lease complete the following statement: "I am applying to Tufts because..." (50-100 words)

I’m passionate about culture’s intersection with cognition and advancing the understanding of medicine’s value systems to create more equitable healthcare. Tufts is the perfect place for me to major i

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How have the environments or experiences of your upbringing – your family, home, neighborhood, or community – shaped the person you are today? (250 Words)

Starling murmurations move synchronously, traveling across oceans. Each bird focuses on supporting its seven neighbors, which lets over a million birds fly at once. [Organization Redacted] is my murmu

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

When taking Abnormal Psychology freshman year, I was fascinated to discover that my family’s stoic attitude under stress stems from culture's influence on human behavior. The course concluded, but I h

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

When talking with two of my close friends who currently attend Rice, something that resonated with me was Rice’s tight-knit collaborative community focused on research and advocacy. I’m eager to exten

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The Residential College System is at the heart of Rice student life and is heavily influenced by the particular cultural traditions and unique life experiences each student brings. What life experiences and/or unique perspectives are you looking forward to sharing with fellow Owls in the residential college system? (500 Words)

Starling murmurations can travel from across the Pacific to the Atlantic, moving synchronously with one another. This is because each bird focuses on supporting its seven neighbors—letting them rest o

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What do you love about the subject(s) you selected? If Undecided, share more about one of your academic passions. (150 Words)

When taking Abnormal Psychology freshman year, I was fascinated to discover that my family’s stoic attitude under stress stems from culture's influence on human behavior. The course concluded, but I h

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What item are you excited to bring with you to college? (150 Words)

I’ve always found sanctuary in solving riddles. Growing up, my mom would place a folded paper with a riddle in a glass bowl and we’d bond by deciphering its meaning together. Freshman year, I found a

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Reflecting on a community that you are part of, what values or perspectives from that community would you bring to Pomona? (250 Words)

Starling murmurations move synchronously, traveling across oceans. Each bird focuses on supporting its seven neighbors, which lets over a million birds fly at once. [Organization Redacted] is my murmu

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