Common App Essay

I still remember the very first time I ever made my own money. My siblings and I put together a lemonade stand on a hot summer day. I remember the entire transaction with our first customer. I gave h

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Villanova In the Villanova community, we believe that we all learn from one another. What is a lesson in life that you have learned that you would want to share with others?

When I was 11 years old, I was diagnosed with Encephalitis which left me hospitalized for 4 grueling weeks. My diagnosis stemmed from a virus of unknown origin which caused inflammation of my brain. W

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In addition, the Admission Committee would like to know why you want to call Villanova your new home and become part of our community? Please respond in about 150 words.

Besides its beautiful campus, I would love to call Villanova my new home and become a part of the community for many reasons. First and foremost, Villanova's status as a Catholic Institution that is g

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Cuban American Alliance of Leadership and Education, Reflect on your family’s history and your connection to and thoughts about your Cuban heritage. Consider how these past experiences have motivated or affected you to face academic and life challenges and the pursuit of your goals. Share your story:

My parents were born in Union City, and are children of exiles that found refuge in Hudson County, NJ following the aftermath of the Cuban Revolution. They were raised in the middle of the Cuban Diasp

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Describe how your experiences, perspectives, talents, and/or your involvement in leadership activities (at your school, job, community, or within your family) will help you to make an impact both in and out of the classroom while enrolled at UT. (max 300 words)

My parents believe in chores - lots of chores. I would be lying if I said I look forward to walking the dog, taking out the trash, or doing the laundry. Yet, when I sat down to complete my college ap

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The core purpose of The University of Texas at Austin is, To Transform Lives for the Benefit of Society. Please share how you believe your experience at UT-Austin will prepare you to Change the World after you graduate. (max 300 words)

My priest, Father Mike, has inculcated in me that if we commitment ourselves to doing one good act each day, we can make a significant difference in our communities and beyond. This idea is analogous

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William and Mary: OPTIONAL Beyond your impressive academic credentials and extracurricular accomplishments, what else makes you unique and colorful? What aren’t we seeing elsewhere in your application? We know nobody fits neatly into approximately 500 words, but you can provide us with some suggestion of the type of person you are. Think of this optional opportunity as show and tell by proxy.

I have several interests and hobbies that haven't been revealed in my application. For one, I consider myself to be very athletic. My sports of choice are baseball and the combat sport of mixed martia

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