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

When I first opened the Common App in June 2021, I breezed through the personal questions, self-assured in my answers, until I reached racial identity. I checked both “black” and “white,” thinking t

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

Yale’s educational philosophy emphasizes diverse academic exploration over limited paths of study, which will allow me to explore the full breadth of my passions with depth. Yale’s Ethnicity, Race & M

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What inspires you? (200 characters or less)

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You are teaching a new Yale course. What is it called? (200 characters or less)

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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 and what would you ask them to discuss? (200 characters or less)

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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? (200 characters or less)

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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 favorite thing in the world is a good story. Whether in novel, song, or my own imagination, I find joy in exploring the lives of others. My life changed at age 11 when I stumbled upon storytelling

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Reflect on something that has given you great satisfaction. Why has it been important to you? (250 words or fewer)

When I received my convocation date assignment, my eyes filled with tears. The reality of presenting a speech to the entire student body was intimidating. But I quickly realized the weight of the oppo

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Please indicate any special talents or skills you possess. You should write in either paragraph or bulleted-list format (250 words).

- Public speech and debate: In school I have developed skills in persuasive speech and debate by participating in mock trials and Model UN. Recently, I delivered a fifteen-minute speech to the upper s

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Briefly (approximately one-half page, single-spaced) discuss the significance to you of the school or summer activity in which you have been most involved.

At the end of sophomore year, I was chosen for the Elijah Cummings Youth Program, a highly selective leadership organization founded by Elijah Cummings for juniors and seniors in Maryland's 7th congre

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ALL APPLICANTS: As Georgetown is a diverse community, the Admissions Committee would like to know more about you in your own words. Please submit a brief essay, either personal or creative, which you feel best describes you.

My whole life I have checked myself into boxes–black, white, multiracial, other—whichever option allowed me to quantify my racial identity into its most digestible format. I had accepted this simplifi

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APPLICANTS TO GEORGETOWN COLLEGE: What does it mean to you to be educated? How might Georgetown College help you achieve this aim? (Applicants to the Sciences and Mathematics or the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics should address their chosen course of study).

Education is the opportunity to pursue knowledge in every form; it is the freedom to nurture my intellectual curiosity in the classroom, through self-study, with work, and in sharing with others, all

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Which aspects of the Tufts undergraduate experience prompt your application? In short, ‘Why Tufts?’ (100-150 words)

When I added Comparative Diasporas to my 11th-grade schedule, I wasn’t entirely sure what the word diaspora meant, but over the course of a semester, I developed a passion that changed my educational

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It’s cool to love learning. What excites your intellectual curiosity? (200-250 words)

My favorite thing in the world is a good story. Whether in novel, song, or my own imagination, I find joy in exploring the lives of others. My life changed at age 11 when I stumbled upon storytelling

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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)

When I added Comparative Diasporas to my 11th-grade schedule, I wasn’t entirely sure what the word diaspora meant, but over the course of a semester, I developed a passion that changed my educational

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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)

If you visit Baltimore, you may see a bumper sticker that reads: “Baltimore, Maryland: There’s more than murder here!” I used to laugh at this ironic take on the reading rainbow logo because it appear

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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)

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3. 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)

My favorite thing in the world is a good story. Whether in novel, song, or my own imagination, I find joy in exploring the lives of others. My life changed at age 11 when I stumbled upon storytelling

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Why Bard?

I signed up for Bard’s interest meeting at Bryn Mawr School not knowing much about the college, and left knowing that Bard would be a perfect fit. In our meeting, we spoke about the process of modera

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Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (250 words or less)

In 11th grade I was selected for an internship with the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Office of the Legislative Counsel is responsible for drafting all le

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Clark is know for being a rigorous academic climate that is also equally committed to being a kind and supportive community. Please describe a time in school where someone helped you become a better learner and/or a better version of yourself.

In middle school, I decided I was bad at math. Topics came slowly to me, and I assumed this indicated some personal failure. I figured that success in math was measured by the speed and perfection of

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Why are you applying to Vassar? (Limit 300 words)

College is where I plan to make connections that last a lifetime. It’s important to me that college is diverse; I’ll have an unparalleled opportunity to meet people from all over the world and of all

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While arguing a Dartmouth-related case before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1818, Daniel Webster, Class of 1801, delivered this memorable line: “It is, sir,…a small college, and yet there are those who love it!” As you seek admission to the Class of 2026, what aspects of the College’s program, community, or campus environment attract your interest? (100 words)

I want to explore my interests with an active role in my community. Studying identity and inequality in high school courses like Comparative Diasporas inspired me to pursue sociology, and working with

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Curiosity is a guiding element of Toni Morrison’s talent as a writer. "I feel totally curious and alive and in control. And almost...magnificent, when I write,” she says. Celebrate your curiosity. (250-300 words)

My favorite thing in the world is a good story. Whether in novel, song, or my own imagination, I find joy in exploring the lives of others. My life changed at age 11 when I stumbled upon storytelling

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1. We are inspired by students who are flexible in their approach to learning, who are comfortable with experimentation, and who are willing to take intellectual risks that move them out of their comfort zone. Reflect on a time that you were intellectually challenged, inspired, or took an intellectual risk—inside or outside of the classroom. How has that experience shaped you, and what questions still linger? (maximum 250 words)

When I received my convocation date assignment, my eyes filled with tears. Presenting a fifteen minute speech to the entire student body was intimidating, but I knew I couldn’t waste the opportunity.

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