20
Colleges
0
Q&As
0
AP/IBs
44
Essays
5
Awards
10
Activities
travel is good
travel is good
20
Colleges
0
Q&As
0
AP/IBs
44
Essays
5
Awards
10
Activities
Race
Asian, White
Gender
Male
School Type
Public
Legacy
No
Low income
No
First generation
No
International
No
Recruited Athlete
No
GPA (W)
4.39
GPA Scale
4
ACT
36
# AP/IB Exams
0
Personal Statement
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.
“ Ryan, vas manger! A table!” My mother constantly reminded me before dinner, explaining the importance of eating, how it keeps me in shape mentally and physically. I used to think how unnecessary it
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University of Pennsylvania
Penn Main Essay 1
If you don’t need it, why buy it? Most people purchase items that are necessary or interest them, but people are still skeptical when it comes to selecting an “expensive” gym membership costing signif
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Johns Hopkins University
Supplemental Essay
Growing up in a family split into two cultures, French and Vietnamese, I had a distinctive childhood. One day we would celebrate Christmas with a multi-course dinner ending with cheeses that have quit
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Northwestern University
"Why Northwestern" Statement:
Situated in proximity to the twentieth largest economy in the world, Northwestern opens up a grand gateway to the sheer scope of business opportunities accumulated from around the globe and funneled i
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Rice University
The Admission Committee is interested in getting to know each student as well as possible through the application process. Please respond to each of the following prompts. Please explain why you wish to study in the academic areas you selected above.
Mountain biking is a great hobby of mine, but so often I’d see fellow riders tumble down the trail, releasing a cloud of dirt and pebbles behind them. Tattered with battle injuries, they’d call out, “
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Based upon your exploration of Rice University, what elements of the Rice experience appeal to you?
At Rice, I’ll have the opportunity to diversify my social network. Students come together from all over the globe to contribute their perspectives at this hub of talented innovation. With programs
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Rice is lauded for creating a collaborative atmosphere that enhances the quality of life for all members of our campus community. The Residential College System and undergraduate life are heavily influenced by the unique life experiences and cultural tradition each student brings. What life perspectives would you contribute to the Rice community?
Tennis has always been a major part of my life. Am I a natural-born tennis prodigy? No…not even close. I figured that out long ago. My father pushed me to play the sport no matter how frustrated I was
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By typing my name in the space provided, I certify that I will, if admitted, abide by and support the Honor System at Rice University. Ryan Truong
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University of Georgia
The college admissions process can create anxiety Essay
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Southern Methodist University
Interest in SMU Response
If you don’t need it, why buy it? Most people purchase items that are necessary or interest them, but people are still skeptical when it comes to selecting an “expensive” gym membership costing signif
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Unique Experiences Response
Growing up in a family split into two cultures, French and Vietnamese, I had a distinctive childhood. One day we would celebrate Christmas with a multi-course dinner ending with cheeses that have quit
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Harvard University
Additional Intellectual Experiences
-Took two courses Business Law and Business Application Knowledge at the University of Arkansas: furthered my interest in entrepreneurial studies by learning the legal regulations governing a business
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EC Essay
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Columbia University
List the titles of the required readings from academic courses that you enjoyed most during secondary/high school.
The Metamorphosis, Franz Kafka Guns, Germs, and Steel, Jared Diamond The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini Animal Farm , George Orwell Lord of the
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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.
Heart of a Dog, Mikhail Bulgakov L’Amant, Marguerite Duras Extension du domaine de la lutte , Michel Hoellebecq “A Story”, Li-Young Lee The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Oliver Sacks I
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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.
Exhibits: Yayoi Kusama-Infinity Mirrored Room-My Heart is Dancing into the Universe: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, The Louvre- in all its grandeur Music: Symphony of Northwest Arkansas
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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?
Growing up in a family split into two cultures, French and Vietnamese, I have a distinctive past. One day we would celebrate Christmas with a multi-course dinner ending with cheeses that have quite ri
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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.
Columbia’s heavy focus on interdisciplinary programs (the core curriculum) allows me to attain a degree in economics with a concentration in business management. With this, I aim to acquire the manage
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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.
Career Week is coming up. Students are tasked with creating projects based on what field interests them. Around me, crayons are flying; fresh paint is dripping; children are yelling. Posters flash by
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University of Michigan
Communities Essay
Growing up in a family split into two cultures, French and Vietnamese, I had a distinctive childhood. One day we would celebrate Christmas with a multi-course dinner ending with cheeses that have quit
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Why that College or School?
If you don’t need it, why buy it? Most people purchase items that are necessary or interest them, but people are still skeptical when it comes to selecting an “expensive” gym membership costing signif
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Washington University in St. Louis
Rodriguez Short Answer
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Rodriguez Essay
Growing up in a family split into two cultures, French and Vietnamese, I have a distinctive past. One day we would celebrate Christmas with a multi-course dinner ending with cheeses that have quite ri
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What you are interested in studying and why
If you don’t need it, why buy it? Most people purchase items that are necessary or interest them, but people still pay for extraordinarily expensive luxuries such as a 3-horsepower blender simply due
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Please list the colleges and universities you attended and/or will attend, along with the courses you completed and/or will complete. Please also list the grades earned in any completed courses. For example: UNC-Chapel Hill, Spring 2017, Principles of Biology 101, Grade A UNC—Chapel Hill, Spring 2018, Introduction to Psychology, In Progress.
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Please enter your first essay.
Growing up in a family split into two cultures, French and Vietnamese, I had a distinctive childhood. One day we would celebrate Christmas with a multi-course dinner ending with cheeses that have quit
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Please enter your second essay.
Working for my father on the farm taught me discipline in the workplace, and I sensed I was prepared to construct a project of my own. The issue, however, was that I had no foundation for an idea. Bra
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Brown University
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)
If you don’t need it, why buy it? Most people purchase items that are necessary or interest them, but people are still skeptical when it comes to selecting an “expensive” gym membership costing signif
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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)
Walking through a classroom full of unfamiliar faces, I was met with stares and giggles. With the majority of people being white, my Asian features stood out. My Vietnamese family, however, always sai
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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)
Growing up in a family split into two cultures, French and Vietnamese, I had a distinctive childhood. One day we would celebrate Christmas with a multi-course dinner ending with cheeses that have quit
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Babson College
Your moment has arrived. Share with us the moments or experiences that have led you to apply to Babson College (500 words maximum). We invite you to submit your answer in either essay OR video format. If you choose to submit a video, please limit your response to a 1-minute video, which can be submitted via a shared link to YouTube or another video hosting website.
Farmer. Entrepreneur. Student. Those are the three roles I balance on my shoulders every day: it isn’t because I am compelled. After school, my father drives me back home to the family farm where w
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Extracurricular Activities
The clock struck 1:00 am. My team members and I, the “$trapping Young Men”, had been desperately deliberating on how to operate this DECA virtual business simulation. We’d achieved the end finally, af
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Stanford University
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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Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you excited about learning
Career Week is coming up. Students are tasked with creating projects based on what field they are interested in. Around me, crayons are flying; fresh paint is dripping; children are yelling. Posters f
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Note to future roommate
Dear roommate, Greetings, I’m a capable and accomplished student seeking to create a personal liaison with a new confidant. I believe that my organization and management skills would benefit us cons
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Something meaningful to you and why
As I stood, patiently waiting for my turn, the sounds of freshly installed strings loudly smashed against balls, creating a satisfying pop . The balls entering and leaving the stringbed from dead cent
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Cornell University (New York)
Business Response
Farmer. Entrepreneur. Student. Those are the three roles I balance on my shoulders every day: it isn’t because I am compelled. After school, my father drives me back home to the family farm where w
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Duke University
Why Duke?
If you don’t need it, why buy it? Most people purchase items that are necessary or interest them, but people still pay for extraordinarily expensive luxuries such as a 3-horsepower blender simply due
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New York University
Why NYU
Farmer. Entrepreneur. Student. Those are the three roles I balance on my shoulders every day: it isn’t because I am compelled. Working for my father on the farm taught me discipline in the workplac
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University of Southern California
Prompt Essay:
There are around 6,500 languages: most of those languages are spoken by a handful of people. Chinese; however, represents 19.64% of the world GDP proving to be the second most applied business languag
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Academic Interest
Situated in the third-largest economy in the world, USC opens up a grand gateway to the sheer scope of business opportunities accumulated from around the globe and funneled into the great city of Los
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