Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?

The wrinkles on my forehead were getting deeper. My eyebrows furrowed. I was practically just giving it away at this point. But it was in the dice’s control, not mine. I drove the silver car over to t

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Communities Essay

Taught by UMN Professors, UMTYMP convened students from all around the state. After passing a difficult entrance exam, students would come to Nicholson Hall to learn about Mathematical Induction (amon

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Why that College or School?

A single key. All I had to do was press it and the remaining two months would become clear to me. My eyes focused on the screen and my mind raced with all the potential outcomes. I clicked enter. 0.04

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Short Answer 1

All I had seen was red. I step onto the bus and open my phone.  Spotify’s (my first stock ever) unexpected Q3 earnings caused its price to rocket 15%. I was hooked, and the rest of the year became c

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Short Answer 2

Driven by the models and patterns that exist within finance and statistics, I discovered that a quantitative trader position would best fulfill my goals. With this position, I hope to work at a quanti

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Short Answer 2nd Choice

Through UMTYMP, a rigorous math program offered at my state’s university, I was able to explore my interest in mathematics on a much deeper level. Connected with others around the state also like me,

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1st Choice College Statistics (College of Liberal Arts) Please select an additional major within your first choice college. Computer Science (Bachelor of Arts in College of Liberal Arts) 2nd Choice College Data Science (College of Science and Engineering) Please select an additional major within your second choice college. Computer Science (Bachelor of Science in College of Science and Engineering) I am interested in the resources offered in the President's Emerging Scholars Program No Goals/Interest

A single key. All I had to do was press it and the remaining two months would become clear to me. My eyes focused on the screen and my mind raced with all the potential outcomes. I clicked enter. 0.04

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Optional Diversity Question

My face was pale. The other UMTYMP workshop groups had already started working, but our group of four was stone-faced, all looking down at our sheets. One lifts his head. I brace for impact. I’d just

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Penn Main Essay 1

A single key. All I had to do was press it and the remaining two months would become clear to me. My eyes focused on the screen and my mind raced with all the potential outcomes. I clicked enter. 0.04

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Why Duke?

The sheer amount of data coupled with your own volatile emotions makes trading in the stock market difficult. However, many of these issues subside with the implementation of trading algorithms. By co

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Share a Perspective Response

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Through this relief, I became more honest about what I understood, making others relaxed in the unfamiliar environment. I brought out each person’s strengths and weaknesses by being open about my own,

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Why do you want to study your chosen major specifically at Georgia Tech?

A single key. All I had to do was press it and the remaining two months would become clear to me. My eyes focused on the screen and my mind raced with all the potential outcomes. I clicked enter. 0.04

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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)

All I had seen was red. I blindly risked the only money I had: birthday, snow blowing, and having-generous- relatives money. I step onto the bus and take a seat. Might as well face reality. My eyes wi

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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)

My face was pale. Other groups had already started working, but our group of four was stone-faced, all looking down at our sheets. One group member lifts his head. I brace for impact. I’d just have to

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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)

“Your videos suck.” I was at a loss for words. I dropped my head. Why? Why did it have to end this way? We were on such a roll together.  Starting from 6th grade, I loved making YouTube videos. Of

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