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.

On a chilly September morning, I stood in front of my house wondering where all of the years had gone. The school bus rolled to a stop and I climbed on. It was my last first day of school - the start

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Most students choose their intended major or area of study based on a passion or inspiration that’s developed over time – what passion or inspiration led you to choose this area of study? (300 word maximum)

In a higher academic institution, I aim to gain a holistic understanding of medicine through interdisciplinary studies and research. In engaging in CMU’s collaborative environment, I hope to pair wi

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Many students pursue college for a specific degree, career opportunity or personal goal. Whichever it may be, learning will be critical to achieve your ultimate goal. As you think ahead to the process of learning during your college years, how will you define a successful college experience? (300 word maximum)

“34 ATP formed at the end of each cycle!” My biology teacher exclaimed. At first this number seemed ordinary. It would just be information I’d learn and memorize, nothing special. But, as I continued

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Consider your application as a whole. What do you personally want to emphasize about your application for the admission committee’s consideration? Highlight something that’s important to you or something you haven’t had a chance to share. Tell us, don’t show us (no websites please). (300 word maximum)

“We only have one AED available currently, as our backup has been broken for a while,” my volunteer leader stated grimly. After becoming a volunteer with my local emergency medical technician squad, I

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Write a personal statement indicating why you want to be a physician, why you want an accelerated program and why you've selected this Penn State/Kimmel program. (500 words or less)

“Come on, you know how to do this!” I encouraged. My friend Brandon and I sat on stools in the back of our seventh-grade biology class and hunched over a slightly crumpled paper that had rows of Punne

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Tell us about a time you were unsuccessful and how you grew from this experience. (500 words or less.)

The gun went off into the air, and the race started. One hundred people were competing in this 5k run for the county championship. This was it, my time to push myself and reach a new personal best. I

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Personal Statement

Whenever I become interested in a topic, nothing can stop me from learning about it. The first time I encountered the genome in my studies, I developed an avid interest in it. In an effort to absorb m

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Describe what you think your strongest qualities are as well as weaknesses that you would like to improve upon. (Recommended length of 250 words or less.)

“One of our Automated external defibrillators (AED) has been broken for a long time, and there is nothing we can do about it until we get a replacement,” my team leader grimly stated. I had been greet

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Describe one non-academic activity during your high school years that has been the most meaningful to you. (250 words or less)

I was in awe of the nature surrounding me. The crickets chirping, birds whistling, and frogs croaking transformed into instruments while the sunset. I was nervous to go camping with my Boy Scout Troop

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Supplemental Essay Response

Given the power to change the world, I would make sure that science had more of a say throughout history. Misinformation is something that has always prevented humanity from progressing. Throughout hi

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If you could change anything in the world, what would it be? Explain why and how you would change it. As Kevin landed facedown, his shirt rolled up exposing a series of rashes and scars on his back. I was about to tag him, but he had tripped over his laces, falling into the sea of wood chips. Feeling uneasy and deeply worried for my friend, I asked him why his back had such markings. After some hesitation, Kevin  described the feeling to me, the sting of his father’s back scratcher digging into his skin, the words of hatred that almost made his father unrecognizable in his monstrous rage, and the emptiness whenever he made eye contact with his father. At an age where my only concerns were winning Chinese Bulldog and collecting the best Pokemon cards, I couldn’t fathom the pain Kevin was going through. This was supposed to be a secret, for if anyone found out, his family would be shattered; though Kevin’s father was abusive, he was the sole provider for their family. The following year, Kevin had moved away. I wanted to help but felt powerless as an eight year old.

Given the ability to change the world, I’d make sure that no child would have to go through abuse.  The statistics are alarming, with over 4 million child abuse reports every year, and another child

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Please briefly share the influences on your decision to pursue the field of medicine, including shadowing experiences and other medical related activities.

"Come on, you know how to do this!" I encouraged him. Brandon and I were huddled over a slightly wrinkled piece of paper with rows of Punnett squares printed on it in the back of our seventh-grade bio

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Please describe your interests, activities, hobbies, etc., outside the area of health sciences.

Running is one of my favorite pastimes, and it has taught me the importance of self-control and dealing with setbacks. I've learnt to give it my all even when I'm not feeling well because of the deman

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Please describe a role you have held in a meaningful group/peer-related activity.

“Troop 10! Fall in!” I exclaimed. Within a minute, 110 scouts walked towards the large campfire  and sat in a circle around it. "I appreciate everyone's attendance today. I'd like to extend a warm gre

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Honors College Essay Topic- The Honors College develops leaders who are engaged members of their community and profession. How have you been of service to your community and what has that taught you about being a leader? How will you contribute to the Honors community? See our website for additional information http://honors.njit.edu.

“One of our Automated external defibrillators (AED) has been broken for a long time, and there is nothing we can do about it until we get a replacement,” my team leader grimly stated. I had been greet

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Accelerated Essay Topic - Why do you want to pursue an accelerated program in medicine, law, dentistry, optometry, physical therapy or physician assistant, and what academic, educational or other experiences have provided you with a foundation for the accelerated program? Limit your response to 400 words.

Participating in the NJIT/NJMS accelerated program will allow me to emphasize the medical side of my education. Being a part of the program ensures that I will be able to participate in research, shad

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Why Hofstra?

My interest in biochemistry lies in understanding how processes on the cellular level come together to eventually allow us to walk/run. I’ve become interested in how medical professionals connect info

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Activities

I was in awe of the nature surrounding me. The crickets chirping, birds whistling, and frogs croaking transformed into instruments while the sunset. I was nervous to go camping with my Boy Scout Troop

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Why are you interested

At Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, I’m excited to learn about the cellular and human side of medicine. I'm interested in Professor Bystroff's study on DNA within sperm for a contraceptive vaccinatio

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Supplemental Essay

I sat at the table across from my father, staring at a crumpled page with a 9x9 grid filled in with random digits. I was introduced to Sudoku when I was eight years old, a game that satisfied my curio

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Agriculture and Life Sciences Response

34 ATP formed at the end of each cycle. At first this number seemed ordinary. It would just be information I’d learn and memorize, nothing special. But, as I continued to learn the facts, I started to

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In 150 to 250 words, please write a short response on the topic selected. You can type directly into the box, or you can paste text from another source.

The forest that surrounded me astounded me. While the sun set, the crickets chirping, birds whistling, and frogs croaking transformed into a symphony. I was on a camping trip with my boy scout troop,

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Communities Essay

An alarm resonated throughout the building, grabbing my attention. “Get ready to leave, there’s an emergency call from Kendall Park,” my squad leader commanded as he walked towards the garage. I jumpe

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Why that College or School?

Four days before the school year started, a gruesome Campbell’s Biology book sat before me. After unwillingly bringing myself to open it, I surprisingly couldn’t stop reading. As numerous questions ca

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

I’m fascinated by the cellular level, and how the cells of the body come together to form tissues, organs, and systems. I’ve also always had a desire to try and help others through any capacity. This

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PPSP - Question 1

"Come on, you know how to do this!" I encouraged him. Brandon and I were huddled over a slightly wrinkled piece of paper with rows of Punnett squares printed on it in the back of our seventh-grade bio

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PPSP - Question 2

I surveyed the pawns, knights, queens, and kings strewn across the walnut and mahogany battlefield. The slain soldiers lie on the table's edges, tumbled over after being flung out in the heat of confl

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Penn Main Essay 1

My interest in biochemistry lies in understanding how processes on the cellular level come together and eventually allow us to walk/run. I’ve become interested in how medical professionals can connect

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Extracurricular Activities

“One of our Automated external defibrillators (AED) has been broken for a long time, and there is nothing we can do about it until we get a replacement,” my volunteering leader grimly stated. I’d been

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