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

I didn't enter the pandemic expecting to denounce the religion I was raised in, but I realized I'd felt forced to choose between being Black and being Jewish, and I couldn't just stop being Black. May

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Please respond to each question in 50 words or fewer. There are no right or wrong answers. Be yourself! (50 words)

What is a new skill you would like to learn in college? I would love to learn American Sign Language. I've developed an interest in ASL in the past two years, and I want to be at least slightly profi

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Briefly elaborate on an activity, organization, work experience, or hobby that has been particularly meaningful to you. (150-200 words)

For seven summers, I spent a month at an electronics-free, Jewish sleepaway camp. Unable to easily communicate with my parents, I learned independence and have become a leader at camp. Last summer, I

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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. (250 words)

In 2019, I volunteered with Freedom School, a summer literacy program for underprivileged elementary students. I was a classroom assistant, so I engaged our 4th-5th grade students in literature activi

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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? (250 words)

My life experiences and classwork have shaped my passion for neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy. Princeton's environment will deepen my understanding of my interests and allow me to develop new

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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? (250 words)

"En mi opinión, los abortos son malos." I was in Spanish class when those words—meaning “In my opinion, abortions are bad”—came out of [Name Redacted]' mouth. In Spanish IV, we discussed challenging

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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? (200 words)

I entered my current school expecting to be welcomed by a diverse class. Instead, I was met by just two other Black students in my advanced math program and disbelieving looks whenever my course place

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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. (75 words or fewer)

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We’re interested in learning about some of the ways that you explore your interests. List some resources and outlets that you enjoy, including but not limited to websites, publications, journals, podcasts, social media accounts, lectures, museums, movies, music, or other content with which you regularly engage. (125 words or fewer)

Websites: Pinterest; YouTube (guitar tutorials); MuseScore; Ultimate Guitar; Tumblr (magick posts); TikTok Social Media Accounts: @milkstrology and @earthdombaby (Twitter); @academiaa.a (Instagram);

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List the titles of the required readings from academic courses that you enjoyed most during secondary/high school. (75 words)

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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. (200 words)

After a series of concussions, neuroscience became a passion of mine. The Summer of Translational Aging Research for Undergraduates (STAR U) at the Taub Institute is an incredible opportunity for me t

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For applicants to Columbia College, 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. (200 words)

In the summer before freshman year, I got my fourth concussion. Over the course of countless visits with my neurologist and psychologist, I quickly became interested in what was going on in my brain a

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Founded in the spirit of exploration and discovery, Johns Hopkins University encourages students to share their perspectives, develop their interests, and pursue new experiences. Use this space to share something you’d like the admissions committee to know about you (your interests, your background, your identity, or your community), and how it has shaped what you want to get out of your college experience at Hopkins. (300-400 words)

I came to [School Redacted], originally a white-flight private institution, expecting to be welcomed by a diverse and intelligent class. Instead, I was met by only two other Black students in my advan

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Really short answer questions (50-100 words)

One family tradition I cherish: Once, as a joke, we bought a battery-operated singing and dancing birthday hat, and now we can't celebrate any family birthday without it. It's terrifying. This I beli

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Please submit a short essay (250 words or fewer) that describes your academic interests and the ways you believe Honors Carolina can help you pursue them. (250 words)

Honors Carolina's opportunities will widen my academic purview while deepening my understanding of fields I have been passionate about for years. This year, Honors Carolina is offering a seminar abou

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If you could change one thing to better your community, what would it be? Why is it important and how would you contribute to this change? (250 words)

To better my community, I would increase the number of mental health professionals in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), my local public school system. My friends and I have struggled with mental he

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Former UNC-Chapel Hill employee, community service member, and civil rights activist Esphur Foster once said, “We are nothing without our history.” Her words are memorialized on the Northside Neighborhood Freedom Fighters monument. How does history shape who you are? (250 words)

I came to [School Redacted], originally a white-flight private institution, expecting to be welcomed by a diverse and intelligent class that would help me grow. Instead, I was met by two other Black s

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Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (175 words)

For seven summers, I spent a month at an electronics-free, Jewish sleepaway camp. Being unable to easily communicate with my parents, I learned independence; this self-reliance opened up opportunities

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Music means so many things to so many people. It can bring us joy, inspire us, validate us or heal us. Please tell us about a song or piece of music that is particularly meaningful to you and why. Please include the name of the song/piece and the artist. (200 words)

It's 9:37 p.m. on a Saturday, and I can’t organize my thoughts. I grab my car keys, shuffle my driving playlist, and head out. I've been struggling to pinpoint my place in the world recently, and nig

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Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (150 words)

For seven summers, I spent a month at an electronics-free, Jewish sleepaway camp. Unable to easily communicate with my parents, I learned independence and have become a leader at camp. Last summer, I

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Tell us about something that is meaningful to you and why. (No specified word limit)

The first time I walked into Emma's Earth Shop, it was without purpose; my family was vacationing at the beach, and one afternoon my sisters and I impulsively went into town. As we strolled through Be

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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)

My passion for neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy has been shaped by my life experiences and classwork. Brown's Open Curriculum will deepen my understanding of my interests and allow me to devel

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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)

"En mi opinión, los abortos son malos." That caught my attention. I was in Spanish class when those words came out of [Name Redacted]' mouth. In Spanish IV, we discussed difficult topics—racial educa

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Brown students care deeply about their work and the world around them. Students find contentment, satisfaction, and meaning in daily interactions and major discoveries. Whether big or small, mundane or spectacular, tell us about something that brings you joy. (200-250 words)

The first time I walked into Emma's Earth Shop, it was without purpose; my family had taken a trip to the beach, and one afternoon my sisters and I impulsively went into town. As we strolled through B

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Virtually all of Stanford's undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate—and us—get to know you better. (250 words)

Dear Future Roommate, I love giving personalized gifts. By the end of our first month together, you’ll have a playlist with songs representing your astrological placements—which reminds me: I’ll need

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The Stanford community is deeply curious and driven to learn in and out of the classroom. Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you genuinely excited about learning. (250 words)

Sophomore year, I wrote a research paper on the evolution of medical bias from explicit to implicit. After learning about people like Dr. James Marion Sims and Henrietta Lacks, I began noticing bias i

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Short questions. (50 words)

What is the most significant challenge that society faces today? Performative activism, meaning shallowly supporting social movements to publicly be a good person, not because you actually care. It di

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Tell us about something that is meaningful to you and why. (250 words)

The first time I walked into Emma's Earth Shop, my family was vacationing at the beach, and one afternoon my sisters and I impulsively went into town. As we strolled through Beaufort, South Carolina,

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Students at Yale have time to explore their academic interests before committing to one or more major fields of study. Many students either modify their original academic direction or change their minds entirely. As of this moment, what academic areas seem to fit your interests or goals most comfortably? Please indicate up to three from the list provided. Why do these areas appeal to you? (125 words)

My fourth concussion and visits with my neurologist and psychologist convinced me to study neuroscience in college, as I want to understand how the brain changes after trauma and how that affects beha

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Reflect on a community to which you feel connected. Why is it meaningful to you? You may define community however you like. (250 words)

For five summers, I was the lead singer of a band called "Salad Bar and the Lunch-Time Meds" (SBLTM). We performed at the end of camp every year for all 500+ campers and staff. Over the years, SBLTM g

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Yale’s extensive course offerings and vibrant conversations beyond the classroom encourage students to follow their developing intellectual interests wherever they lead. Tell us about your engagement with a topic or idea that excites you. Why are you drawn to it? (250 words)

Sophomore year, I wrote a paper on the history of medical bias, and one of my sources, "Racial Biases in Medicine and Healthcare Disparities," was authored by Dr. John F. Dovidio, a psychology profess

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What is it about Yale that has led you to apply? (125 words)

My dream is to combine the studies of neuroscience, psychology, computer science, and philosophy. Yale offers the perfect solution: a cognitive science major. Reading about courses such as "The Myster

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Short answer questions (50 words)

What inspires you? I have a Pinterest board called "remember why you're doing this," with images of future vacation spots and med school notes. I reference it every time I lose motivation and need to

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