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

I felt relief as cold air filled my lungs while I latched onto the lane lines and gasped for air. It was my first day on a new swim team, and I had been pushing myself to the limit to impress my new t

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Please tell us more about your cultural background and identity.

My dad grew up in northern China along the coast, eating buns and dumplings. My mom grew up in southern China, living in a sprawling metropolitan area eating spicy hot pot. My life has always been a m

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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.

As I spend most of my time in a 25-yard pool or a seat in a class, stretching out my legs always feels great, and hiking gives me an invaluable opportunity to spend time with my family. As I've grown

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Tell us more about why this field of study at MIT appeals to you.

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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?

I’d always been grateful for being raised in what I thought was a loving and safe community, separate from the hate I’ve seen reported in the news. But one fateful morning, I woke up to the news that

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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.

When I signed up to join my local municipal court, all I wanted was to get a glimpse into the world of law. What I never anticipated was that it would make me more empathetic. Walking into court as a

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Tell us about the most significant challenge you've faced or something that didn't go according to plan. How did you manage the situation?

The 2020 Texas State Championship. That was the moment I had been working towards ever since I started swimming in preschool, an opportunity to win it all. The sweat and tears, the 5 a.m. practices, t

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Why do you want to study your chosen major specifically at Georgia Tech?

I love puzzles. Seeing your hours of hard work culminate in a beautiful piece of art has you forget about any frustrations you had when piecing it together. My passion for puzzles originates from my o

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