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 post the twenty-four-hour countdown on Instagram, look over at three drawers filled with shirts, and the feelings hit me. Fear and uncertainty parade to the forefront of my mind the day before the f

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USC faculty place an emphasis on interdisciplinary academic opportunities. Describe something outside of your intended academic focus about which you are interested in learning.

I always have an eye out for quality clothing. Whether I am sifting through racks at the thrift or browsing online, I have a mental checklist I go through. Appealing design, quality material, innovati

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Describe how you plan to pursue your academic interests at USC. Please feel free to address your first- and second-choice major selections. (250 word limit)

Businesses run the world, but in a world fraught with corruption, waste, and unethical practices, how does one make a difference? The answer is starting the change from within. With my own start-up cl

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Please briefly state your reason for wishing to attend LMU and/or how you came to select your major. (500 words)

Businesses run the world, but in a world fraught with corruption, waste, and unethical practices, how does one make a difference? The answer is starting the change from within. With my own start-up cl

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Briefly describe what prompted you to apply to Santa Clara University. Based on what you know about SCU and our Jesuit mission to educate citizens and leaders of competence, conscience, and compassion, how do you envision your life at SCU and beyond? (200 words)

Businesses run the world, but in a world fraught with corruption, waste, and unethical practices, how does one make a difference? The answer is starting the change from within. With my own start-up cl

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At SCU, we push our students to be creative, be challenged, and be the solution. Think about an ethical dilemma that you care about that our society is currently facing. This can be something happening in your local community or more globally. How can an SCU education help you prepare for and address this challenge? (150-300 words)

The fashion industry is one of the most significant contributors to environmental pollution through excessive consumption resulting in waste, water usage, and unsustainable materials. As climate chang

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Considering the specific undergraduate school you have selected, how will you explore your intellectual and academic interests at the University of Pennsylvania? (300-450 words)

Entrepreneurship isn’t just about making money for me, this drive to hustle has become a key part of my identity. Entrepreneurship is an aspect of me that has remained true despite my changing surroun

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At Penn, learning and growth happen outside of the classroom, too. How will you explore the community at Penn? Consider how this community will help shape your perspective and identity, and how your identity and perspective will help shape this community. (150-200 words)

Without community, I would not be who I am. Meeting and experiencing different perspectives in [Place Redacted]’s diverse schools was monumentally important to forming my identity. At [School Redacted

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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)

Entrepreneurship isn’t just about making money for me, this drive to hustle has become a key part of my identity. Entrepreneurship is an aspect of me that has remained true despite my changing surroun

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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)

Nathan replies “Don’t worry, we’ll shoot film and digital.” In the video production room, I consult my table on my brand REDACTED’s upcoming photoshoot and collection. Through enrolling in video produ

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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)

Twenty minutes after mass ends, I’m rounding up the ten members of my troop to hoist the American and Vietnamese flags up. As a patrol leader of Troop 714, I conduct regular meetings with my patrol an

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