Describe the world you come from; for example, your family, clubs, school, community, city, or town. How has that world shaped your dreams and aspirations? (250 words or fewer)

My middle school robotics team was organized and coached by a parent volunteer who worked as a full-time electrical engineer. Not only did I discover an interest that would shape my high school experi

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Pick what field of study at MIT appeals to you the most right now, and tell us more about why this field of study appeals to you. (100 words or fewer)

Course 6-3 appeals to me most right now. There’s no greater satisfaction than running a program I’ve been working on for hours, even days, and seeing it pass every single test case. Breaking down diff

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We know you lead a busy life, full of activities, many of which are required of you. Tell us about something you do simply for the pleasure of it. (200–250 words)

There’s something romantic about making films; it's my preferred way of storytelling. Sitting before my computer, shuffling through video clips, I slice them together like a chef experimenting in a ki

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At MIT, we bring people together to better the lives of others. MIT students work to improve their communities in different ways, from tackling the world’s biggest challenges to being a good friend. Describe one way in which you have contributed to your community, whether in your family, the classroom, your neighborhood, etc. (200–250 words)

It’s 2 o’clock on a Saturday afternoon, I open my lesson plans, log onto Zoom and eagerly await the first weekly senior ESL class of the year. First Ji pops up in the Zoom room, then Lulu and May — I

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Tell us about the most significant challenge you’ve faced or something important that didn’t go according to plan. How did you manage the situation? (200-250 words)

Four more laps around the track. I gasped desperately for breath in the hot, humid air. My arms hung limp, flopping with each step. My legs refused to lift off the ground, the bottoms of my shoes scra

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