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. (Max 650 words)

In physics class my teacher taught me that due to the refraction, reflection and scattering of light from the sun, no two people are seeing the same rainbow on a rainy day. The rainbow you see is uniq

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Tell us about a topic or idea that excites you and is related to one or more academic areas you selected above. Why are you drawn to it? (200 words or fewer)

(I chose: Molecular biophysics and biochemistry and applied mathematics) These areas appeal to me because I am fascinated by the way living things work at the molecular level. Ever since I was a chil

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What is it about Yale that has led you to apply? (200 words or fewer)

Not only do I wish to apply to Yale to earn the privilege of learning and discussing with some of the smartest teachers and students in the country, but I also desire a well-rounded education that is

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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? What would you ask them to discuss? (200 characters)

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Yale carries out its mission “through the free exchange of ideas in an ethical, interdependent, and diverse community.” Reflect on a time when you exchanged ideas about an important issue with someone holding an opposing view. How did the experience lead you either to change your opinion or to sharpen your reasons for holding onto it?

Recent elections have brought many issues, such as the topics of police brutality, women’s rights, and immigration. In response, many people have taken to social activism to make their voices heard. T

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Why Northwestern?

Northwestern will not only help me gain knowledge and experience in my intended field of interest, but it will also allow me to maintain a well-rounded education and college experience. I am not going

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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? (500 word limit)

If I got into Rice, I would not just be bringing my physical possessions on move-in day, but I would bring my Hispanic culture, my passion for music, and my desire to learn with me. I come from a tra

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In the college application process, you are constantly prompted for a list of your achievements, awards, and accomplishments. While this information is useful to us, we are interested in hearing more about you. Describe an event, achievement, or experience of which you are particularly proud but that will not show up on a resume, may not garner any recognition, and does not appear anywhere else on your admission application. (750 words or less).

At the beginning of my junior year occurred one of the rare cases in which I found myself under special circumstances: without homework to do and tired of reading books. It was then that I decided to

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By applying to the Pre-Professional Scholars Program, you are applying to gain admission to professional school earlier than students who apply in the traditional way. Please indicate why you’re interested in your chosen profession. How do you see yourself being particularly suited to this field? What events and/or experiences have led you to your choice? (250-500 words).

I aspire to become a doctor because I am fascinated with the way the human body works and through learning about the body, I can in turn fix it and help other people with their lives. Ever since my da

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Tell us about a difficulty you've experienced and how you overcame it.

The most difficult challenge I’ve faced in my seventeen years of life experiences was being the shortest person on my basketball team. Being only 5’1”, I was devastated the day that my doctor told me

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