Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others. (Max Words: 750)

Barack Obama once said, “The best education I received was working with people in the community on a grassroots basis. Because what it taught me was that ordinary people, when they are working togethe

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Discuss one of your personal qualities and share a story, anecdote, or memory of how it helped you make a positive impact on a community. This could be your current community or another community you have engaged. (Max Words: 250)

Good morning Spartans! The phrase that starts a new day at [School Redacted]. Our school’s morning announcements are a space where students rotate daily. Charismatic Students would volunteer to speak

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Discuss an academic topic that you’re excited to explore and learn more about in college. Why does this topic interest you? Topics could be a specific course of study, research interests, or any other area related to your academic experience in college. (Max Words: 250)

The summer of my junior year, I attended the American Legion Boys State of Virginia. At this camp, I attended daily seminars covering a variety of topics such as political science, public speaking, la

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School/Program College of Arts and Sciences First Academic Interest Mathematics Second Academic Interest Economics What about your individual background, perspective, or experience will serve as a source of strength for you or those around you at UVA? Feel free to write about any past experience or part of your background that has shaped your perspective and will be a source of strength, including but not limited to those related to your community, upbringing, educational environment, race, gender, or other aspects of your background that are important to you. (Max Words: 250)

My relationship with my younger brother has shaped my perspective on diversity and taught me that having an advocate can make a difference.  My brother is gay.  He came out to me when he was thirteen

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Virginia Tech’s motto is "Ut Prosim" which means 'That I May Serve'. Share how you contribute to a community that is important to you. How long have you been involved? What have you learned and how would you like to share that with others at Virginia Tech? (Max Words: 100)

My senior year I volunteered to do the morning announcements. As the SCA president of [School Redacted], I had new ideas on how to engage my community of students. I spoke to the librarian and posed t

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Reflect on a time when you were not able or allowed to express a different or diverse position or opinion (or you witnessed another person or group experience the same situation)? How did you respond or wish you would have responded? Did your viewpoint change in any way after this experience? (Max Words: 100)

I joined the football team my senior year, and I was nervous about how I would fit in with the other players. Around the same time my brother joined the cheerleading team, and he came out as gay. At m

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Share a time when you were most proud of yourself either as a role model or when you displayed your leadership. What specific skills did you contribute to the experience? How did others rely on you for guidance? What did you learn about yourself during this time?(Max Words: 100)

I was selected to attend Boys State of Virginia. While at Boys State, I met with students and elected officials to discuss local, state, and national politics. I was elected chairman of my group to re

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Describe a goal that you have set and the steps you will take to achieve it. What made you set this goal for yourself? What is your timeline to achieve this goal? Who do you seek encouragement or guidance from as you work on this goal?(Max Words: 100)

I want to save money for college. Specifically, I want to pay for my first year of college on my own. My parents work hard and I have a younger brother who also wants to attend college, so I want to c

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