Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?

The day my mom said I was going to an academic summer camp is soldered into my brain. I was horrified by the fact that I would have to learn during my well-deserved summer vacation. My dreams of relax

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Are you an active member of the Society of Friends (Quaker)? No Please choose ONE of the topics below and write a response (maximum 250 words) Swarthmore students’ worldviews are often forged by their prior experiences and exposure to ideas and values. Our students are often mentored, supported, and developed by their immediate context—in their neighborhoods, communities of faith, families, and classrooms. Reflect on what elements of your home, school, or community have shaped you or positively impacted you. How have you grown or changed because of the influence of your community? In 150 to 250 words, please write a short response on the topic selected. You can type directly into the box, or you can paste text from another source.

When I saw my aunt struggling to get into my house, I realized I was naive to the struggles of living in a world built without disabled people in mind. Four men bent over backward to carry her up a fl

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Please choose your first essay prompt. If you could change one thing to better your community, what would it be? Why is it important and how would you contribute to this change? Please enter your first essay.        It wasn’t until I saw my aunt struggling to get into my grandparent’s house that I realized I was naive to the struggles of living in a world not built with disabled people in mind. I watched four men struggle to fit her wheelchair through the door after she was carried up a flight of stairs, just for her to be a part of our family reunion.

If I could change one thing, I would fix accessibility challenges facing those with disabilities. This starts with awareness that not every disabled person looks the same or even benefits from a close

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Please choose your second essay prompt. Former UNC-Chapel Hill employee, community service member, and civil rights activist Esphur Foster once said “We are nothing without our history.” Her words are memorialized on the Northside Neighborhood Freedom Fighters monument (https://www.chapelhillarts.org/arts-experiences/public-art/). How does history shape who you are? Please enter your second essay.

“Don’t join the workforce,” said society, “stay home and focus on your family.” Until World War I, women were expected to stay at home to serve their families. Society could not imagine that women wer

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One family tradition I cherish: My parents were making chocolate-chip pancakes the morning when my mom went into labor, so now we make them for my birthday every year. This I believe: When you see a problem you can not just sit back and be complacent, you have to drive the change for others after you. The quality I most admire in myself: I am most proud of my determination because it allows me to push myself and inspire others around me to achieve our aspirations. One protagonist I identify with: Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreations because of her compassion for others and her resilience to make positive change for her community. Considered for Honors Carolina Yes Honors Carolina Essay

I struggle with the question, “what do you want to major in” because I am fascinated by multiple different areas of study. I thought I wanted to be an engineer since I love science and math. However,

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Please select which prompt you will be responding to. 1 <br><br>Please respond to the selected prompt here.

When I saw my aunt struggling to get into my grandparent’s house, I realized I was naive to the struggles of living in a world not built with disabled people in mind. It took watching four men struggl

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<br><br>Why do you want to call Villanova your new home and become part of our community?

I am attracted to Villanova’s supportive and engaging community of mutually-motivated friends, as well as the opportunity to build relationships with faculty. I value how small class sizes allow for i

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Why Duke?

I am looking for a place that will stimulate my heart, soul, and mind. My heart is attracted to Duke’s supportive community of mutually-motivated friends, as well as the opportunity to build relations

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''Why Northwestern'' Statement : While other parts of your application give us a sense of who you are, we are also excited to hear more about how you see yourself engaging with the larger Northwestern community. In 300 words or less, help us understand how you might engage specific resources, opportunities, and/or communities here. We are curious about what these specifics are, as well as how they may enrich your time at Northwestern and beyond. Do you plan to complete the ''Why Northwestern'' Statement? (We strongly encourage a response, as your answer will help us connect the dots across your application to imagine what kind of college student you might become.) Yes "Why Northwestern" Statement:

I am looking for a place that will stimulate my heart, soul, and mind. Northwestern’s women's club volleyball will nourish my heart by allowing me the opportunity to continue to play the sport I love.

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Offer of the College - Line selection To be at home in all lands and all ages Supplemental Essay

The words “to be at home in all lands and all ages” resonate inclusivity. I value inclusivity as well, especially after I saw my aunt struggling to get into my house four years ago. Four men bent over

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Brown’s Open Curriculum allows students to explore broadly while also diving deeply into their academic pursuits. Tell us about any academic interests that excite you, and how you might use the Open Curriculum to pursue them while also embracing topics with which you are unfamiliar. (200-250 words)

A wise man once said, “Once you stop learning, you start dying.” That man was Albert Einstein. I genuinely believe that he unlocked the key to success in life with this quote. As humans, we should con

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Brown’s culture fosters a community in which students challenge the ideas of others and have their ideas challenged in return, promoting a deeper and clearer understanding of the complex issues confronting society. This active engagement in dialogue is as present outside the classroom as it is in academic spaces. Tell us about a time you were challenged by a perspective that differed from your own. How did you respond? (200-250 words)

During history class, we were asked whether the atomic bombings on Japan were justified, to which my immediate response was “absolutely not.” After heated discussions, I realized not everyone agreed w

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Brown students care deeply about their work and the world around them. Students find contentment, satisfaction, and meaning in daily interactions and major discoveries. Whether big or small, mundane or spectacular, tell us about something that brings you joy. (200-250 words)

When I saw my aunt struggling to get into my house, I realized I was naive to the struggles of living in a world built without disabled people in mind. Four men bent over backward to carry her up a fl

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We would like to get a better sense of you. Please respond to one of the following prompts (400 word limit). Applicants to the Human- Centered Engineering major will select the 6th prompt. 6. Human-Centered Engineering (HCE) Applicants: One goal of a Jesuit education is to prepare students to serve the Common Good. Human-Centered Engineering at Boston College integrates technical knowledge, creativity, and a humanistic perspective to address societal challenges and opportunities. What societal problems are important to you and how will you use your HCE education to solve them? Response

When I saw my aunt struggling to get into my house, I realized I was naive to the struggles of living in a world built without disabled people in mind. Ever since that moment, I have been an advocate

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Why are you interested

With amazing opportunities like the Center for Innovation and the Entrepreneurship Incubator, I believe I can make a difference in the world by learning valuable entrepreneurship lessons from a broad

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Virginia Tech’s motto is "Ut Prosim" which means 'That I May Serve'. Share how you contribute to a community that is important to you. How long have you been involved? What have you learned and how would you like to share that with others at Virginia Tech?

When I saw my aunt struggling to get into my grandparent’s house four years ago, I realized I was naive to ableism and the struggles of living in a world not built with disabled people in mind. Since

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Resilience is defined as the ability to adapt and learn from a difficulty. Reflect on a time that you have exhibited resilience. What growth did you see in yourself after this experience?

After watching Micheal Phelps dominate in the 2012 Olympics, I dreamt of becoming an Olympic swimmer. However, l learned I wasn’t a great swimmer when I didn’t make the swim team. I was devastated, bu

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Share a time when you were most proud of yourself either as a role model or when you displayed your leadership. What specific skills did you contribute to the experience? How did others rely on you for guidance? What did you learn about yourself during this time? After spending the day with Jeremiah, a disabled athlete, I joined my school's Special Olympics committee. The event made me reflect on how I could better serve the community. Last year, the event was going to be a virtual walk; however, I stepped up and proposed that we also teach students sensitivity training on how to communicate with people different from themselves. I worked hard to make it happen, collaborating with my committee and using organizational skills to plan activities that the entire school could perform socially distanced. The event was a success; I learned what I can accomplish when I set my mind to it and how great it makes me feel to give back to the community. Describe a goal that you have set and the steps you will take to achieve it. What made you set this goal for yourself? What is your timeline to achieve this goal? Who do you seek encouragement or guidance from as you work on this goal?

Freshman year, I became inspired by my school's WISER club, a club designed to help the WISER School spread its mission of making change in the community by providing girls education. By raising money

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