The Hawaiian word mo’olelo is often translated as “story” but it can also refer to history, legend, genealogy, and tradition. Use one of these translations to introduce yourself.

I am every place I have ever been. I am bioluminescent algae in Thailand’s Floating Markets drifting gently past market women hawking aromatic bits of mango and roasted pork. I am the London Undergrou

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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.

Être was the first verb they taught me. It was simple in its construction—je suis, tu es, il est, elle est, nous sommes. But in a very real sense, my five-year excursion into French language, culture,

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How will you explore your intellectual and academic interests at the University of Pennsylvania? Please answer this question given the specific undergraduate school to which you are applying. (400-650 words)

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania provides unique resources that will catalyze my development as a person, scholar, and global citizen. As a pioneer student of my scho

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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 2023, what aspects of the College’s program, community or campus environment attract your interest? (100 words or less)

In speaking with alumni, I found this university to be a place that will uniquely cultivate my growth as a person, scholar, and global citizen. A place where I can dive into classes like “State Buildi

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If you are applying to the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences as either a first-year or transfer applicant, please discuss why you consider Duke a good match for you. Is there something particular about Duke that attracts you? (150 words maximum)

With its breath-taking gothic architecture, one might suspect that Duke is a purely traditional place with a strong foothold in the past. Yet, what attracts me to Duke is its penchant for the unorthod

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