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. (650 words)

Jump. Pull. Prepare for landing. These 3 steps race through my mind as I brace myself for my first skydive, 14,000 feet above the ground. It hits me that I’ve been practicing these three steps all my

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What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time? (350)

I brace myself for my first skydive, 14,000 feet above the ground. Faced with a fight or flight decision, my brain doesn’t hesitate to quite literally choose the latter. This choice is what I consider

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Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement? (350 max)

I’ve moved 11 times, spanning nine states, two countries, and ten schools. The sacrifices that most Americans remember every Veterans Day are my constant reality. On August 8th, 2012, two suicide bomb

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Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom.

Euler’s beautiful mathematical Identity, e^i*pi + 1 = 0 explains why math inspires a burning passion in me. There are e and pi, irrational, just as I irrationally almost let insecurities prevent me fr

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What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?

In the months leading up the Presidential election of 2020, the city of San Antonio was scrambling. The polls would be opening soon, yet, by the way the numbers looked, those polls would have to magic

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What is the most significant challenge that society faces today?* (50)

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How did you spend your last two summers?* (50)

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What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed?*(50)

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Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities, a job you hold, or responsibilities you have for your family.*(50)

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Name one thing you are looking forward to experiencing at Stanford.*(50)

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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)

Sitting awestruck on the last day of calculus, witnessing the proof of Euler’s Identity, e^i*pi + 1 = 0, I never would’ve guessed that this identity would become a large part of my own. There’s e and

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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)

Dear Future Roommate,  I’m excited to get to know you better!  Allow me to share a few glimpses of myself:  1. I’m a bit of a challenge seeker. Whether bungee jumping off the Rio Grande bridge or

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

Servant leadership has a meaningful presence in my life. Growing up hugging my dad goodbye, knowing he was deploying to high-risk combat zones but not knowing when or if I would see him again, I was i

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If you plan to submit an additional essay, please select a prompt from the list below. If you do not intend to submit an additional essay, leave this question blank. - What you would want your future college roommate to know about you

Dear Future Roommate, Where to start - I’ve heard legends about Harvard roommate pairing, so needless to say I am excited to meet you! Crazily enough, these four years at Harvard will be the longest I

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

I discovered Haven for Hope, a community rehab and homeless shelter, through GirlUp, an initiative by the UN Foundation centered around empowering women and developing leadership. In my first year, I

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Tell us about a significant challenge you've faced or something that didn't go according to plan that you feel comfortable sharing. How did you manage the situation?(250)

Two suicide bombers attacked 15 soldiers in Afghanistan on August 8th, 2012. Five men were initially declared dead, my father included. Miraculously, a fast-acting medic afforded him a second chance a

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At MIT, we bring people together to better the lives of others. MIT students work to improve their communities in different ways, from tackling the world's biggest challenges to being a good friend. Describe one way in which you have contributed to your community, whether in your family, the classroom, your neighborhood, etc.*(250)

Servant leadership plays an important role in my life. Growing up hugging my dad goodbye, knowing he was deploying to high-risk combat zones but not knowing when or if I would see him again, I was imm

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We know you lead a busy life, full of activities, many of which are required of you. Tell us about something you do for the pleasure of it.*(250)

Jump. Pull. Prepare for landing. These steps race through my mind as I brace myself for my first skydive, 14,000 feet above the ground. Jumping into new activities and venturing outside of my comfort

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Describe the world you come from; for example, your family, school, community, city, or town. How has that world shaped your dreams and aspirations?* (250)

The world I come from is no single world, place, town, city, or community. As a military child, I’ve moved 11 times, spanning 9 states, 2 countries, and 10 schools. The question "Where are you from?"

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Tell us more about why this field of study at MIT appeals to you.* 100 words or fewer

My attraction to math is summed up by Euler's Identity, e^i*pi + 1 = 0. There’s e and pi - irrational, like reaching the point of irrationality before breaking through on a math problem. There's the i

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Please tell us more about your cultural background and identity in the space below. (150)

My cultural background is an amalgamation of the 11 different places I have lived across the nation and in Germany. As the child of a Filipino mother, with ethnic roots from Spain, Asia, and the Pacif

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Why do these areas appeal to you?

Strangely, loving math can be isolating. It’s become commonplace to ‘hate’ math. Not until finding a community in my school’s small math team and the MathROOTS cohort did I understand the impact of co

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

Although deeply fascinated with mathematics, as I encountered opposite academic areas of interest such as constitutional law and civic affairs, I realized I craved meaningful application in a career,

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1.What inspires you?

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Chosen essay A. Reflect on a community to which you feel connected. Why is it meaningful to you? You may define community however you like.

As an Army child, I have twelve hometowns all over the nation and across the ocean, and they all converge in the military community to which I deeply connect. We are a small family, yet a microcosm of

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You are teaching a Yale course. What is it called?

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3. Yale’s residential colleges regularly host conversations with guests representing a wide range of experiences and accomplishments. What person, past or present, would you invite to speak and what would you ask them to discuss?

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4. Yale students embrace the concept of ‘and’ rather than ‘or’, pursuing arts and sciences, tradition and innovation, defined goals and surprising detours. What is an example of an “and” that you embrace?

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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 or fewer)*

My interest in civic affairs was seeded in 4th grade with Project Citizen and bloomed in 8th grade, when I joined We the People. Divided into units of student experts who compete at mock congressional

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Please share with us why you consider Duke a good match for you. Is there something in particular about Duke’s academic or other offerings that attracts you? (200 word limit) *

I’ve maintained a deep fascination with mathematics since an early age, yet by sophomore year I had prematurely decided that a degree in mathematics could not lead to a fulfilling life beyond intellec

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Duke University seeks a talented, engaged student body that embodies the wide range of human experience; we believe that the diversity of our students makes our community stronger. If you'd like to share a perspective you bring or experiences you've had that would help us understand you better, perhaps a community you belong to or your family or cultural background, we encourage you to do so here. Real people are reading your application, and we want to do our best to understand and appreciate the real people applying to Duke. (250 word limit)

As an Army child, I have twelve hometowns all over the nation and across the ocean, and they all converge in the military community to which I deeply connect. We are a small family, yet a microcosm of

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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)

Sitting awestruck as I witnessed the proof of Euler’s Identity on the last day of sophomore year in calculus, I never would’ve guessed that this identity would become a large part of my own. In Euler’

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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)

Hovering over my team’s robot at 11:30pm, my biggest goal was balance. The sole freshman on our school’s FRC robotics team, I was tasked with programming the PID controller, requiring endless control

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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)

Servant leadership plays an important role in my life. Growing up hugging my dad goodbye, knowing he was deploying to high-risk combat zones but not knowing when or if I would see him again, I was imm

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How does the University of Chicago, as you know it now, satisfy your desire for a particular kind of learning, community, and future? Please address with some specificity your own wishes and how they relate to UChicago.*

While I’ve maintained a deep fascination with mathematics since an early age, by sophomore year I had prematurely decided that a degree in mathematics could not lead to a fulfilling life beyond intell

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What’s so easy about pie? —Inspired by Arjun Kalia, Class of 2025

Due to a series of clerical errors, there is exactly one typo (a removed letter) in the name of every UChicago supplemental essay question. My new intended question: what’s so easy about pi? Well, qui

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Why are you interested in the major you indicated as your first-choice major? (300 max)

Euler’s Identity, e^i*pi + 1 = 0, is not only a beautiful mathematical identity, but profoundly identifies why I have the burning passion to study math at UT. There are e and pi – irrational, just as

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Describe how your experiences, perspectives, talents, and/or your involvement in leadership activities (at your school, job, community, or within your family) will help you to make an impact both in and out of the classroom while enrolled at UT. (300 max)

As a military child that's attended 10 different schools, I've been blessed with the opportunity of experiencing so many different cultures and communities. As a Wounded Warrior child, the experiences

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The core purpose of The University of Texas at Austin is, "To Transform Lives for the Benefit of Society." Please share how you believe your experience at UT-Austin will prepare you to “Change the World” after you graduate.

UT Austin will transform my life for the benefit of society in several ways. Firstly, through education. The astounding math department at UT will allow me to explore the wonders of math I have dream

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Why do you want to study your chosen major specifically at Georgia Tech?* (300)

Euler’s Identity, e^i*pi + 1 = 0 is not only a beautiful mathematical identity, but profoundly identifies why I have the burning passion to study math at Georgia Tech. There are e and pi – irrational,

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Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (200-400 words)*

I discovered Haven for Hope, a community rehab and homeless shelter, through my school’s newly developed chapter of GirlUp, an initiative by the UN Foundation centered around empowering women and deve

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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)

I discovered Haven for Hope, a community rehab and homeless shelter, through my school’s GirlUp chapter, an initiative by the UN Foundation centered around empowering women and developing leadership.

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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?

“You don’t think I’m a bad person, right?”  Looking into the eyes of my cousin Shane as he posed this question with quiet desperation, I had no idea he would be gone only two months later. I am comf

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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.

Growing up hugging my dad goodbye, knowing he was deploying to high-risk combat zones but not knowing when or if I would see him again, I was immersed in a service-oriented environment that became an

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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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Which degree would you most likely pursue at Princeton? Your choice is not binding in any way: A.B. 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? (Please respond in about 250 words)

Sitting awestruck as I witnessed the proof of Euler’s Identity on the last day of sophomore year in calculus, I never would’ve guessed that this identity would become a large part of my own. In Euler’

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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 or fewer)*

Growing up on military installations, literally from coast to coast, I’ve been exposed to numerous microcosms of diverse culture, all with neighbors of different races, religions, and hometowns across

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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 or fewer)*

I’ve maintained a deep fascination with mathematics since an early age, yet by sophomore year I had prematurely decided that a degree in mathematics could not lead to a fulfilling life beyond intellec

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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 or fewer)*

Strangely, loving math can be isolating. It’s become somewhat of a social norm to ‘hate’ math. Not until finding a community in my school’s small math team and the MathROOTS (summer program) cohort di

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

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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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