Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. (650 words)

I live between multifaceted worlds. In my travels and friendships, I have seen that many Italians prize family and mealtimes. The French generally value beauty and artistry. Germans enjoy a light-hear

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Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time. (350 words)

I have been involved in FIRST Robotics since 4th grade, but my journey has been the greatest in high school. As a freshman, I learned to use Computer-Aided Design to design various robot functions, in

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Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced. (350 words)

For as long as I can remember, I have been placed in academically talented courses either in the form of weekly small-group discussions or advanced math as I attended elementary school. Although talen

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Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom. (350 words)

When I first entered high school, debate was the last activity I could have seen myself appreciating. All of a sudden I saw myself sitting in meetings and learning about the intricacies of verbal fist

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Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California? (350 words)

I often reflect upon my travels and the cultures I have experienced. The endless search for becoming the best version of myself and achieving self-actualization is what I pursue. I embrace challenges,

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Students at Yale have plenty of time to explore their academic interests before committing to one or more fields of study. Many students either modify their original academic direction or change their minds entirely. As of this moment, what academic areas seem to fit your interests or goals most comfortably? Why do these areas appeal to you? (100 words)

Engineering: the practical science of achieving something that was only deemed theoretical before. Although my fascination with the maneuverability of machines from a young age may have first inspired

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What is it about Yale that has led you to apply? (125 words)

While meeting an admissions counselor from Yale at the FIRST Robotics Competition Championship in St. Louis during the Dean’s List Lunch may have inspired me to look into the school more, reading abou

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What do you most enjoy learning? (250 words)

“This is policy debate, you need solvency to win!” When I first attended meetings and learned about the intricacies of verbal fisticuffs, for the first time in my life, I felt my brain actually hurti

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Reflect on your engagement with a community to which you belong. How do you feel you have contributed to this community? (250 words)

Bewildered is possibly a strange word to describe an acceptance notification. Alas, such was the case when I became the next Student Representative to our School Board, a position that came with the p

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If you selected one of the computer science or engineering majors, please tell us more about what has led you to an interest in this field of study, what experiences (if any) you have had in computer science or engineering, and what it is about Yale’s program in this area that appeals to you. (500 words)

I can never remember a time when I did not hold a Lego block. This is what first inspired me to join FIRST Lego League (FLL) in elementary school. In FLL, I learned how to fully build and program Lego

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List a few words or phrases that describe your ideal college community. (150 words)

Diversity, filled with people coming from all sorts of monumentally different backgrounds but that all share one thing in common: the desire and will to learn from others and to work together in commu

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Please tell us what you value most about Columbia and why. (300 words)

What I value most about Columbia is its cultural landscape, which encompasses everything from the students and faculty living and thriving on campus, the ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds th

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For applicants to The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, please tell us what from your current and past experiences (either academic or personal) attracts you specifically to the field or fields of study that you noted in the Member Questions section. (300 words)

As an avid pursuer of knowledge and experiences gained from both STEM education and the humanities and fine arts, few schools can say they are pioneering stellar curriculum in both, yet Columbia makes

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Write a brief essay (300-400 words) in which you respond to the following question. Successful students at Johns Hopkins make the biggest impact by collaborating with others, including peers, mentors, and professors. Talk about a time, in or outside the classroom, when you worked with others and what you learned from the experience.

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This African proverb rings true to me after having participated in high school robotics for four years now. In my prior years of

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Cornell Engineering celebrates innovative problem solving that helps people, communities…the world. Consider your ideas and aspirations and describe how a Cornell Engineering education would allow you to leverage technological problem-solving to improve the world we live in. (650 words)

As an avid pursuer of knowledge and experiences gained from both STEM education and the humanities, I find that very few schools outside of Cornell possess both a rooted commitment to a world-class en

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Please submit a one page, single-spaced essay that explains why you have chosen Carnegie Mellon and your particular major(s), department(s) or program(s). This essay should include the reasons why you've chosen the major(s), any goals or relevant work plans and any other information you would like us to know. For freshmen applying to more than one college or program, please mention each college or program to which you are applying. Because our admission committees review applicants by college and program, your essay can impact our final decision. Candidates applying for early decision or transfer may apply to only one college and department.

As an avid pursuer of knowledge and experiences gained from both STEM education and the liberal arts, I find that few schools can say they are pioneering stellar curriculum in both fields; yet the col

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