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.

The joyous Warner Bros. tune resonated throughout the small living room. My four-year-old self was seated at the edge of the couch, eyes glued to the TV. A blue roadrunner zoomed across the screen wit

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Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem-solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistic, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.

It must have been my fiftieth time playing this fight scene from HunterxHunter. The rest of the world seemed to slow down as I watched the video intently, black tendrils of aura swirling across my com

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What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?

Having one pink-stained finger pointed at me, I was promptly informed, “You have paint on your face.” I looked down at the fourth-grader in front of me, harshly rubbed my cheek, and pulled my hand bac

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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.

Screams filled the air as pieces of plastic and cardboard rained over the field. My teammates and I chuckled nervously at the litter before us while our other classmates and physics teacher stared in

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Most students choose their intended major or area of study based on a passion or inspiration that’s developed over time – what passion or inspiration led you to choose this area of study? (300-word maximum)

Screams filled the air as pieces of cardboard rained down on the park. My parents stared in disbelief at the contraption now littering the ground. Perhaps a sugar-powered rocket was too explosive. Und

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Many students pursue college for a specific degree, career opportunity, or personal goal. Whichever it may be, learning will be critical to achieving your ultimate goal. As you think ahead to the process of learning during your college years, how will you define a successful college experience?

From analyzing and creating animations to conducting experiments on thermodynamic gas laws, my high school years were marked by my favorite type of learning: practical, hands-on experiences. Whether l

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