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

The clock struck nine and twenty-four tiny eyes met mine. “Alright soccer players, grab a ball and meet me in the middle to warm up!” Thirty-five pounds and up to my thigh, sporting lopsided pigtails

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What academic areas fit your interests or goals most comfortably? Computer Science & Mathematics Other Academic Interests? Urban Studies Other Academic Interests? Statistics & Data Science A topic or idea that excites you related to your academic interests?

While I relish the puzzle-like challenge of coding, I was left wanting with my first computer science course. The exercises consisted only of ‘hello world’ texts and dogs traversing mazes. But many bo

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Consider Testing Yes

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Why Yale

First and foremost, the pride students take in Yale’s residential college system reminds me of the warmth and camaraderie I have enjoyed at my high school. Yale clearly helps students belong by provid

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1. What inspires you?

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Something about you

I can spend hours immersed in a problem. So far, the highlight of my math work has been topology, a tricky (but fun), proof-based class where we characterized properties that can stretch indefinitely.

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Who has had a significant influence & what impact?

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Which degree would you most likely pursue at Princeton? Your choice is not binding in any way: B.S.E. Please describe why you are interested in studying engineering at Princeton. Include any of your experiences in, or exposure to engineering, and how you think the programs offered at the University suit your particular interests. (Please respond in 250 words or fewer)

Computer science is at the forefront of matters I care most about, like policing, the climate crisis, and healthcare, and with the Colorado School of Mines CS summer program, I loved the collaborative

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In which program of study do you think you would like to major at Princeton? Your choice is not binding in any way: Computer Science (B.S.E.) In addition to the major you noted above, please indicate which minor or certificate program might interest you

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indicate which second choice minor or certificate program might interest you:

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Your Voice Princeton values community and encourages students, faculty, staff and leadership to engage in respectful conversations that can expand their perspectives and challenge their ideas and beliefs. As a prospective member of this community, reflect on how your lived experiences will impact the conversations you will have in the classroom, the dining hall or other campus spaces. What lessons have you learned in life thus far? What will your classmates learn from you? In short, how has your lived experience shaped you? (500 words or fewer)

Stealing holy water. Japan, Texas. Angry mama pigs. I spent every Sunday evening at my grandfather’s dining room table, excited to savor stories. I sat intently, taking polite bites of green beans whi

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Princeton has a longstanding commitment to understanding our responsibility to society through service and civic engagement. How does your own story intersect with these ideals? (250 words or fewer)

Attending predominantly white schools my whole life, I was aware of issues surrounding inclusion and equity but often needed exposure and the community to express it. With the CIRCLE organization, I c

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More About You Please respond to each question in 50 words or fewer. There are no right or wrong answers. Be yourself! What is a new skill you would like to learn in college?

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What brings you joy?

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What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment?

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In which second program of study do you think you would like to major at Princeton? Your choice is not binding in any way:

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Personal experiences short essay

Stealing holy water. Japan, Texas. Angry mama pigs. I spent every Sunday evening at my grandfather’s dining room table taking polite bites of green beans, excited to savor stories.  Early in the nig

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Optional short essay questions 2) Interdisciplinary culture, 3) Community and belonging 2) Interdisciplinary culture

A Socio-Technical Analysis of Chicago. This seminar would be a multifaceted analysis of urbanism centering on Chicago's rich tapestry and the inherent value of community. Students would delve into geo

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3) Community and belonging

On my nightstand, you can find stacks of some of my favorite books, Weapons of Math Destruction, The Age of AI and our Human Futures, and Race After Technology. I’m sensing a theme here. Not only woul

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Communities Essay

Stealing holy water. Japan, Texas. Angry mama pigs. I spent every Sunday evening at my grandfather’s dining room table, excited to savor stories. I sat intently, taking polite bites of green beans whi

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Why that College or School?

The world is in dire need of well-rounded computer scientists in response to computing’s union with virtually every industry. Michigan's Computer Science Program offers a myriad of opportunities, enco

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Academic Interest

My approach to academia reminds me of being in an ice cream shop, I want to sample everything and I’ll end up with at least two flavors.  Computer science is where my passions for math, innovation,

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Describe yourself in three words.

First Word: Eager Second Word: Friendly Third Word: Curious What is your favorite snack? Welch's Fruit Snacks Best movie of all time: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse or The Truman Show Dream jo

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What TV show will you binge watch next?

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Your Unique Contributions to USC Viterbi The student body at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering is a diverse group of unique engineers and computer scientists who work together to engineer a better world for all humanity. Describe how your contributions to the USC Viterbi student body may be distinct from others. Please feel free to touch on any part of your background, traits, skills, experiences, challenges, and/or personality in helping us better understand you.

I used to dread the first week of a new science course. We seemed to be wasting valuable instruction time reviewing the same cyclical posters pinned on classroom walls, the scientific method, and the

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The Engineering Grand Challenges The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and their 14 Grand Challenges go hand-in-hand with our vision to engineer a better world for all humanity. Engineers and computer scientists are challenged to solve these problems in order to improve life on the planet. Learn more about the NAE Grand Challenges at http://engineeringchallenges.org and tell us which challenge is most important to you, and why.

All day, every day, we interact with the built environment, transforming the ways we connect and altering the climate and our health. Today, most urban infrastructure is not designed for people. In De

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Please share a bit more about your academic interests.

At first, computer science seemed uninteresting. While the capacity to control tangles of wire and 11 metal with code was always impressive, introductory exercises made computer science seem like a to

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Last two summers

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Historical moment or event you'd like to witness

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Extracurricular activity, job, or family responsibility

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Five things that are important to you

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Idea or experience that makes you excited about learning

I find myself at a crossroads, ushering people ahead as I debate between a scoop of birthday cake or cookie dough ice cream. I decide systematically, weighing the logic that would underpin a rational,

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Life experiences, interests and character that would help you make a distinctive contribution to Stanford

Stealing holy water. Japan, Texas. Angry mama pigs. I spent every Sunday evening at my grandfather’s dining room table, taking polite bites of green beans, excited to savor stories.  Early in the ni

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