Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others. (650 words)

The Bubble Prologue I stepped forward onto the burnished wooden stage of the school auditorium. An easy smile spread across my face as I seized the microphone from its stand. “In today’s [Organiza

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What have you done to make your school or your community a better place? (300 words)

Among [Place Redacted]’s biggest industries, employing half a million people, is the production of chikankari, a traditional form of embroidery. Most traders are Hindu while the artisans are Muslim. T

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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. (300 words)

“It’s too difficult. It’s never been done at our school before.” My administrator unleashed a barrage of discouraging comments about my idea to organise a school-wide ‘Code Jam.’ Other teachers argued

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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. (300 words)

I crawled onto Papa’s chair, struggling to awaken the massive machine. I was four—the entity before me far older. On the looming CRT, the pixelated car in my flash game drove back and forth. I ponder

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Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California? (300 words)

I stepped forward onto the burnished wooden stage of the school auditorium. “Today’s [Organization Redacted] lecture: how to use ‘for loops’ in video game development.” As I gazed at the audience

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