The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

Perro. Burrito. Aguirre. Besides having double "r's" and being three of the first words taught to me in my parent's native language, they all have one other thing in common: I can no longer pronounce

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Why do these areas appeal to you?

Are we really alone? Looking at the night sky through my telescope, I see thousands of stars flickering in space. I am reminded of how microscopic our world is compared to our infinitely expanding u

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Why Yale

What draws me to Yale is the School of Engineering and Applied Science’s pursuit of excellence through promoting inclusivity, innovation, tradition. To receive an education at Yale is to be a part of

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Essays

Growing up Catholic, I learned of the existence of God and my place in His indisputable blueprint of life. All throughout elementary and middle school, I was firmly rooted in my faith, and I never que

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Chosen essay

My love for basketball began in first grade. It is a passion I have fostered for 13 years. As the point guard and captain of my middle school, city league, and now high school basketball team, I quick

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How do you hope a Notre Dame education and experience will transform your mind and heart?

The notion of mind and heart simultaneously growing is familiar. My home parish is the Socorro Mission, a historic landmark in Texas. I’ve seen firsthand what transformed minds and hearts could do in

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2. What is meaningful to you about your name?

My father Enrique and my uncle Alejandro are the two heroes in my life. My father and uncle lost their father at six and eight, respectively. My grandmother never remarried, so my uncle Alejandro, who

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EC Essay

Before the end of my junior year, I gave a great deal of thought to opening a business. After extensive research, I decided on a mobile car wash and detail company. I asked my two best friends to help

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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)

Before the end of my junior year, I gave a great deal of thought to opening a business. After extensive research, I decided on a mobile car wash and detail company. I asked my two best friends to help

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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?

According to the CDC, suicide was the second leading cause of death in the United States among individuals between the ages of 10 and 34. Never did I think a family member would be part of this statis

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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.

The aroma of fried corn dough and freshly chopped lettuce and tomatoes fill the air. My grandma gently kneads the corn dough as my sister and I hastily stuff the meat into the gorditas without trying

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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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Please describe why you are interested in studying engineering at Princeton. Include any of your experiences in, or exposure to engineering, and how you think the programs offered at the University suit your particular interests. (Please respond in about 250 words)

Looking at the night sky through my telescope, I see thousands of stars flickering in space. I am reminded of how microscopic our world is compared to our infinitely expanding universe. Contemplating

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List the titles of the required readings from academic courses that you enjoyed most during secondary/high school.

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List the titles of the books, essays, poetry, short stories or plays you read outside of academic courses that you enjoyed most during secondary/high school.

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Websites

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Radio Stations

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Movies

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A hallmark of the Columbia experience is being able to learn and live in a community with a wide range of perspectives. How do you or would you learn from and contribute to diverse, collaborative communities?

My love for basketball began in first grade. It is a passion I fostered for 13 years. As the point guard and captain of my middle school, city league, and now high school basketball team, I quickly le

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Why are you interested in attending Columbia University? We encourage you to consider the aspect(s) that you find unique and compelling about Columbia.

When I began researching colleges, the first image that caught my eye on Columbia’s website was dancers dressed in traditional folklorico clothing from the region of Veracruz, Mexico. What draws me to

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For applicants to Columbia Engineering, please tell us what from your current and past experiences (either academic or personal) attracts you specifically to the areas of study that you previously noted in the application.

Looking at the night sky through my telescope, I see thousands of stars flickering in space. I am reminded of how microscopic our world is compared to our infinitely expanding universe. Contemplating

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Engineering Response 1

I needed a job, and the thought of working for someone did not appeal to me. After extensive research, I decided on a mobile car wash. I asked my two best friends to help with my entrepreneurial endea

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Engineering Response 2

AP Physics 2 with Ms. Juarez opened my eyes to the application of modern physics and the role of engineers in our world. I found great pleasure in learning about electrostatics and especially getting

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Most significant challenge society faces

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Last two summers

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Historical moment or event

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

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One thing you are looking forward to at Stanford

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Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you excited about learning

Growing up Catholic, I learned of the existence of God and my place in His indisputable blueprint of life. All throughout elementary and middle school, I was firmly rooted in my faith, and I never que

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Note to future roommate

Dear Future Roommate, Have you seen the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding?" That's my family, with a Mexican twist - "My Big Loud Mexican Family." You'll instantaneously become one of us, be invited to

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Something meaningful to you and why

“Pisa le mijo,” (step on it) yelled my grandpa. As I turned the key and pushed the gas pedal, I could hear the engine desperately fighting to stay alive. But after sputtering for a few seconds, the tr

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Essay 1 - Tell us about a time or experience in which you encountered failure.

“Number 38, you’re up next.” As I started walking to the stand, I could feel my bow hitting the side of my leg. I almost smacked someone in the face because of how much my hands were trembling. Once I

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Essay 2 - Tell us about a life situation, media story, or topic – beyond or outside of a classroom or formal assignment – that has captivated you, inspired your curiosity, and lead you to delve more deeply into learning about a subject on your own.

Growing up Catholic, I learned of the existence of God and my place in His indisputable blueprint of life. All throughout elementary and middle school, I was firmly rooted in my faith, and I never que

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Essay 3 - Tell us about how you have collaborated with and worked together within a small group of your peers on some task or endeavor in the past, or about how you imagine you will work with your Caltech peers in the future.

As I open the car door, I smell the freshly shampooed carpet, and I see the spotless dashboard and upholstery. Washing cars all day with my two best friends sums up this past Summer. In May, I opened

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Prompt Essay:

Growing up Catholic, I learned of the existence of God and my place in His indisputable blueprint of life. All throughout elementary and middle school, I was firmly rooted in my faith, and I never que

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Academic Interest

AP Physics 2 with Ms. Juarez opened my eyes to the application of modern physics and the role of engineers in our world. I found great pleasure in learning about electrostatics and especially getting

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Your Unique Contributions to USC Viterbi The student body at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering is a diverse group of unique engineers and computer scientists who work together to engineer a better world for all humanity. Describe how your contributions to the USC Viterbi student body may be distinct from others. Please feel free to touch on any part of your background, traits, skills, experiences, challenges, and/or personality in helping us better understand you.

As I open the car door, I smell the freshly shampooed carpet, see the spotless dashboard and upholstery, and feel a sense of accomplishment. Last summer, I recruited my two best friends and opened my

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The Engineering Grand Challenges The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and their 14 Grand Challenges go hand-in-hand with our vision to engineer a better world for all humanity. Engineers and computer scientists are challenged to solve these problems in order to improve life on the planet. Learn more about the NAE Grand Challenges at http://engineeringchallenges.org and tell us which challenge is most important to you, and why.

Solving all 14 Grand Challenges are essential to improving the quality of human life, however, there is one in particular that stands out – Engineer the Tools of Scientific Discovery. As I look at th

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Short Answer Essay

Being at the forefront of space innovation and exploration has been my dream. I hope to further this desire at Dartmouth through the Thayer School of Engineering and its research in the composition of

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Short Response Essay

Growing up Catholic, I learned of the existence of God and my place in His indisputable blueprint of life. All throughout elementary and middle school, I was firmly rooted in my faith, and I never que

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