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

My composition is inspired by 118 elements and 88 keys.              Hydrogen. Helium. Lithium. Colorful cartoon illustrations portrayed the elements as a cast of characters. My sixth birthday party

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Extracurricular Activity and Work Experience Briefly elaborate on an activity, organization, work experience, or hobby that has been particularly meaningful to you. (Please respond in about 150 words)

“Ca-ter-pi-llar ti-ger, ca-ter-pi-llar ti-ger,” I say, clapping to the beat. I watch my student’s frown evaporate into a smile, and I cannot help but smile too as she taps the rhythm out on her drum,

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Your Voice Please respond to each question in an essay of about 250 words. At Princeton, we value diverse perspectives and the ability to have respectful dialogue about difficult issues. Share a time when you had a conversation with a person or a group of people about a difficult topic. What insight did you gain, and how would you incorporate that knowledge into your thinking in the future?

Most people wouldn’t consider flutes and peas controversial, but at my family dinner table, they are. Years ago, my dad proclaimed flutes an inferior instrument stating, “Nobody likes the flute” (my m

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Princeton has a longstanding commitment to service and civic engagement. Tell us how your story intersects (or will intersect) with these ideals.

“Do you know how much that book costs?” [Name Redacted] asked. “No,” I said, leafing through the SAT prep book on his kitchen counter. “Thirty dollars,” he replied. “Yeah,” he went on, seeing my shock

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More About You Please respond to each question in 50 words or fewer. There are no right or wrong answers. Be yourself! What is a new skill you would like to learn in college?

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What brings you joy?

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What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment?

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As a research institution that also prides itself on its liberal arts curriculum, Princeton allows students to explore areas across the humanities and the arts, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. What academic areas most pique your curiosity, and how do the programs offered at Princeton suit your particular interests? (Please respond in about 250 words)

I like to consider what extraterrestrial life might look like. Currently, I believe it would have a lot in common with life on earth. This is the premise of my “Evolutionary Homogeneity” hypothesis, a

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What about being a student at Boston University most excites you? (250 word maximum)

It is sunrise. I wake up and open my eyes at Boston University. After spending the night in one of the campus brownstone dorms, I walk down the street to grab breakfast from Crispy Crepes Café. Crepe

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We are looking for passionate students to join our diverse community of scholars, researchers, and artists. Answer this question, which corresponds to the school/program you selected above, in a half page or roughly 250 words. College of Arts and Sciences - What work of art, music, science, mathematics, literature, or other media has surprised, unsettled, or inspired you, and in what way?

I love reading about quantum mechanics and am particularly intrigued by those theories within it that are widely acknowledged to be impossible to understand. Some might find it unsettling to contempla

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Chrysalism . It isn’t in the English dictionary, but rather appears in The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows , by John Koenig, a book that defines universal emotions and feelings that don’t yet have offic

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Essay Response

“Do you know how much that book costs?” [Name Redacted] asked. “No,” I said, leafing through the SAT prep book on his kitchen counter. “Thirty dollars,” he replied. “Yeah,” he went on, seeing my shock

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Supplement Essay 2

I am a believer in spending leisure hours intentionally. Since middle school, I have invested a great deal of my free time in music composition. I have enjoyed pursuing it on my own, though I am ready

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What field/area of study are you interested in researching? (20 word limit)

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Additional Personal Information

When I speak, some of my words have a subtle British twist to them- hardly noticeable and perhaps unidentifiable if you didn’t know I used to live in England. It is clear to anyone that knows me well,

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Significant Activity or Work

“Ca-ter-pi-llar ti-ger, ca-ter-pi-llar ti-ger,” I say, clapping to the beat. I watch my student’s frown evaporate into a smile, and I cannot help but smile too as she taps the rhythm out on her drum,

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Additional Intellectual Experiences

The summer before my sophomore year, I attended the [School Redacted] Biomedical Engineering Summer Camp, where I was introduced to wide range of topics within the interdisciplinary field and was prov

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EC Essay

“Ca-ter-pi-llar ti-ger, ca-ter-pi-llar ti-ger,” I say, clapping to the beat. I watch my student’s frown evaporate into a smile; I cannot help but smile too as she taps the rhythm out on her drum. My

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"Why Northwestern" Statement:

It is sunrise. I wake up and open my eyes at Northwestern University. Leaving Lincoln dorm, I swing by Ovo Frito Café to get some breakfast before riding my bike down Sheridan Road to the Pancoe Life

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Brown’s Open Curriculum allows students to explore broadly while also diving deeply into their academic pursuits. Tell us about any academic interests that excite you, and how you might use the Open Curriculum to pursue them while also embracing topics with which you are unfamiliar. (200-250 words)

Musica Universalis, or “The Music of the Spheres”, is a concept that encapsulates my broad academic interests. In identifying common patterns in planetary motion and musical harmony, Musica Universali

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Brown’s culture fosters a community in which students challenge the ideas of others and have their ideas challenged in return, promoting a deeper and clearer understanding of the complex issues confronting society. This active engagement in dialogue is as present outside the classroom as it is in academic spaces. Tell us about a time you were challenged by a perspective that differed from your own. How did you respond? (200-250 words)

Most people wouldn’t consider flutes and peas controversial, but at my family dinner table, they are. Years ago, my dad proclaimed flutes an inferior instrument stating, “Nobody likes the flute” (my m

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Why NYU

It is sunrise. I wake up and open my eyes at New York University. Leaving Brittany Hall, I swing by the Brooklyn Bagel and Coffee Company to get some breakfast before walking down to Silver Center for

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