Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.

Composing to Perfection An infectious 12/8 rhythm runs on loop in my head. I’m tapping my right hand on the desk, figuring out a syncopated second rhythm to simultaneously play with my left, until –

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If other relatives attended Yale, please list name, Yale school, year, degree and relationship to you.

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Why Yale

I chose Yale for its academics, community, and performing arts scene. First, my exploration of lectures on Yale Open Courses two summers ago excited me about Yale’s academics – the fascinating topics,

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Essays

I have always valued the Enlightenment ideal of developing opinions through reason alone. But in The Righteous Mind , Jonathan Haidt argues that psychologically, we as humans form moral beliefs entire

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Chosen essay

Prompt A: When I first joined marching band, I was convinced it was a cult. It checked all the boxes on the International Authority on Cults and Coercion’s list. There was our daily chanting of “[Sc

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Most significant challenge society faces

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Last two summers

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Historical moment or event

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Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities, a job you hold, or responsibilities you have for your family.

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One thing you are looking forward to at Stanford

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Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you excited about learning

I have always valued the Enlightenment ideal of developing opinions through reason alone. But in The Righteous Mind , Jonathan Haidt argues that psychologically, we as humans form moral beliefs entire

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Note to future roommate

Hey future roommate! A bit about me: Playing, composing, and actively listening to music are very important to me. I could tell you all day about the little tiny details of the Rachmaninoff piece

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Something meaningful to you and why

When I first joined marching band, I was convinced it was a cult. It checked all the boxes on the International Authority on Cults and Coercion’s list. There was our daily chanting of “[School Redacte

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Extracurricular Activities

Two summers ago, quarantined inside my house with little to do, I surrounded myself with educational videos about World History, Economics, and Sociology — each a unique and interesting perspective on

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The Admission Committee is interested in getting to know each student as well as possible through the application process. Please respond to each of the following prompts. Please explain why you wish to study in the academic areas you selected above.

Composing music is incredibly rewarding; hearing my works performed after 60+ hours of dedicated work is always a truly magical experience. I love exploring new styles and techniques in my pieces, as

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Based upon your exploration of Rice University, what elements of the Rice experience appeal to you?

At Rice and the Shepherd School, I feel I can get the best of both worlds – a unique and top-notch music school and a well-rounded, collaborative, and academically diverse university. I value that the

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Rice is lauded for creating a collaborative atmosphere that enhances the quality of life for all members of our campus community. The Residential College System and undergraduate life are heavily influenced by the unique life experiences and cultural tradition each student brings. What life perspectives would you contribute to the Rice community?

All the time, I hear that our country is divided and polarized, that we are unable to get along with each other and are on the brink of another Civil War. Just the other day, I heard a family friend a

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