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. (Max: 650 words)

In frustration, I flung my backpack onto my bedroom floor. and buried my head in my arms. Refusing my mother’s repeated calls for dinner, I closed my eyes, played white noise, and entered the recesses

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What is your favorite fiction or non-fiction work (film, book, TV show, album, poem, or play)? Why? (150 words)

Closing the disc tray, I eagerly anticipate the jovial faces of Arjun, Kabir, and Imran to appear on the screen. Their smiling faces alleviate my worries and whisk me into a world filled with laughter

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What motivates you to learn? (150 words)

“Enjoy your lunch!” I smiled cheerfully, eagerly scooping macaroni and cheese into another plate. As part of Northwestern’s CivicWeek program, I was volunteering at homeless shelters across Chicago, w

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When did you first learn of Carleton? (no more than 150 words)

On a cool June evening, my parents and I were discussing colleges when we suddenly came to a stalemate. I wanted to go to college out-of-state while my parents wanted me to stay in-state. We searche

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Why are you applying to Carleton? (no more than 150 words)

Carleton’s 3-3 calendar allows me to pursue a large variety of subjects during my freshman year. As one who likes to test their intellectual waters before diving in, I am appreciative of Carleton’s fa

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SHORT ANSWER (no more than 150 words)

I am empowered by people who wake up early in the morning since they are ready to make the most out of every opportunity they get during the day. I appreciate my community, Ripe Tomatoes, because we

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The Stanford community is deeply curious and driven to learn in and out of the classroom. Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you genuinely excited about learning. (Max: 250 words)

“Enjoy your lunch!” I smiled cheerfully, eagerly scooping macaroni and cheese into another plate begging to be filled. Volunteering at the San Jose Obrero Mission was illuminating. As part of Northwes

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Virtually all of Stanford's undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate—and us—know you better (Max: 250 words)

Hey roomie, I’m pumped that we get to be roommates! Although I don’t know you, I’ll put myself out there so you can know me. Before we start our four-year whirlwind, I have a few important quirks abo

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Tell us about something that is meaningful to you, and why? (Max: 250 words)

The rock hit the water with a loud splash, and I turned around to find my ever-cheerful best friend, [Name Redacted], welling up with tears. My heart leapt into my throat. “What’s wrong?” I asked. He

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Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (Max 50-150 words)

After hearing my peers grumble daily, “I hate math; it’s too hard”, I became a peer math tutor, working with students struggling in advanced algebra, trigonometry, and precalculus. These courses came

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What is the most significant challenge that society faces today? (50 word limit)

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How did you spend your last two summers? (50 word limit)

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What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed? (50 word limit)

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What five words best describe you?

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When the choice is yours, what do you read, listen to, or watch? (50 word limit)

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Name one thing you are looking forward to experiencing at Stanford. (50 word limit)

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Imagine you had an extra hour in the day — how would you spend that time? (50 word limit).

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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 Max)

“Why aren’t any of you doing anything?” the president of the Gujarati Samaj, [Name Redacted], exploded, “Why am I wasting my time with you all?” We were planning the annual Gujarati Samaj summer picni

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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 max)

Last year, while aimlessly browsing YouTube, I came across the personal growth and life-at-college video blogger, John Fish. His video on “How to Enjoy School,” taught me that many do not enjoy schoo

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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 max)

“Dude! You should come with me to CivicWeek. No one else wants to go with me and it’ll be a great educational opportunity,” my friend eagerly told me during physics class. Learning during spring break

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What have you done to make your school or your community a better place? (max 350 words)

Throughout most of high school, I have struggled with stress management and depression. Each time I got a less-than-desirable grade, I would get angry and disappointed. Noticing that my peers struggle

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How will you explore your intellectual and academic interests at the University of Pennsylvania? Please answer this question given the specific undergraduate school to which you are applying. (400-650 words)

During spring break of my freshman year, I was neither at home, nor frolicking on the beach. Largely because my friend had convinced me, saying that it would be a good opportunity for both of us, I wa

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If you are applying to the Trinity College of Arts and Sciences as a first year applicant, please discuss why you consider Duke a good match for you. Is there something particular about Duke that attracts you? (Please limit your response to no more than 150 words.)

“Eruditio et Religio”. Duke’s motto tears down the conventional binary between knowledge and faith, indicating that Duke will foster an ideal environment for me to embrace both my intellectual and rel

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Other parts of your application give us a sense for how you might contribute to Northwestern. But we also want to consider how Northwestern will contribute to your interests and goals. In 300 words or less, help us understand what aspects of Northwestern appeal most to you, and how you'll make use of specific resources and opportunities here.

As a Midwesterner, I embody the ideal of “Midwestern Nice”, where we apologize to passerby when lightly brushing them and offer well wishes as conversations end. As my family toured Northwestern’s cam

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Our families and communities often define us and our individual worlds. Community might refer to your cultural group, extended family, religious group, neighborhood or school, sports team or club, co-workers, etc. Describe the world you come from and how you, as a product of it, might add to the diversity of the University of Washington. (300 words)

When I was told I would be going to school in a different district, I was devastated. At [School Redacted] I was well-liked by students and teachers alike, and I had made many friendships that I still

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Tell us why you decided to apply to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition, please include why you are interested in studying the major(s) you have selected. If you selected undecided please describe your areas of possible academic interest. (you may enter up to 650 words).

As my campus tour concluded, my dad and I decided to get a closer look at the Memorial Union Terrace. I looked out at the cerulean expanse of Lake Mendota, envisioning my life in Madison for the next

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How have you made an impact at your high school or within your community? Choose one example and tell us about it. (250 max)

Throughout most of high school, I have struggled with stress management and depression. Each time I got a less-than-desirable grade, I would get angry and disappointed. Noticing that my peers in the S

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Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (400 words)

“Why aren’t any of you doing anything?” the president of the Gujarati Samaj, [Name Redacted], exploded, “Why am I wasting my time with you all?” Fellow youth committee members and I sat silent, stunne

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What is something about yourself that is essential to understanding you? (250 words max)

Getting out of bed, I lock the door and sit on the ground, criss-cross applesauce. I tune out of my surroundings and focus on breathing. In and out, in and out. Thoughts of myself on a sandy beach in

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Describe how you plan to pursue your academic interests at USC. Please feel free to address your first- and second-choice major selections. (250 word limit)

At USC’s Dornsife College, I will pursue a Bachelor’s of Science in Neuroscience to study the intricacies of the nervous system and how it’s impacted through meditation. As such, I will take PSYC 4501

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