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.

I run my hand along the faded spines of the thick notebooks crammed together on my wooden bookshelf. The frayed pages beneath my fingers are filled with ink-stained records of my favorite travel memor

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Extracurricular Activity and Work Experience Briefly elaborate on an activity, organization, work experience, or hobby that has been particularly meaningful to you. (Please respond in about 150 words)

I called, emailed, and sent samples of my writing to an editor at the Neighbor Newspapers, five local papers around Atlanta. I secured an internship, hoping to determine if I belong in a newsroom. The

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Your Voice Please respond to each question in an essay of about 250 words. At Princeton, we value diverse perspectives and the ability to have respectful dialogue about difficult issues. Share a time when you had a conversation with a person or a group of people about a difficult topic. What insight did you gain, and how would you incorporate that knowledge into your thinking in the future?

One of my best friends, Mira, spent last summer in a center for eating disorder treatment because she suffers from orthorexia nervosa, or the unhealthy focus on eating in a healthy way. My other frien

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Princeton has a longstanding commitment to service and civic engagement. Tell us how your story intersects (or will intersect) with these ideals.

I am dedicated to the Class of 2022 at [School Redacted], a community which I love dearly. For thirteen years, I have grown up alongside my grade, experiencing everything from getting braces and bad g

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More About You Please respond to each question in 50 words or fewer. There are no right or wrong answers. Be yourself! What is a new skill you would like to learn in college?

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What brings you joy?

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What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment?

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As a research institution that also prides itself on its liberal arts curriculum, Princeton allows students to explore areas across the humanities and the arts, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. What academic areas most pique your curiosity, and how do the programs offered at Princeton suit your particular interests? (Please respond in about 250 words)

My interests span English, Business, History, and the Classics, making a Liberal Arts education incredibly appealing to me. I love reading. From Jane Austen to J.K. Rowling, novels are one of my fav

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Most significant challenge society faces

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Last two summers

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Historical moment or event

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Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities, a job you hold, or responsibilities you have for your family.

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One thing you are looking forward to at Stanford

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Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you excited about learning

In ninth grade, I had questions about money, so I picked up The Undercover Economist by Tim Harford. For years, I listened to Dad talking about principles of economics, supply and demand, market failu

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Note to future roommate

Dear future roommate, I hope you love getting hugs because I love giving them.  I hope you love coffee because I like mine in an IV.  I hope you love country music and having Dolly Parton record

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Something meaningful to you and why

Thanksgiving is meaningful to me because of the tradition that Mom, Dad, my older sister, and I have of flying to Houston, Texas. First, we visit my dad’s father. We get one perfect day with Dadoo: br

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Arts and Sciences Response

It is important to me to receive an education involving both breadth and depth. I hope to learn about a wide range of topics as an Arts and Science student at Cornell, but also to dig deep in my speci

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Why NYU

I cannot think of a better environment to discover myself in than at NYU. NYU reflects the cosmopolitan nature of New York City, offering not only diversity of people and thought, but also the amazing

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Please enter your first essay. I feel it is important to share my female identity. I always talked about football in the classroom and never thought it mattered that I was a girl talking with guys.

There are a couple widely known fantasy football leagues in my grade. I have played fantasy with my family every year since I was seven. I spend hours researching players, injuries, and training repor

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Please enter your second essay.

More likely than not, the food you ate for breakfast today originated on a factory farm. In the United States, more than nine billion animals are slaughtered annually on factory farms, and the mass-pr

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Honors Carolina Essay

Honors Carolina offers me the challenging environment I love and a community of hardworking, curious individuals that would elevate my education and push me further in my studies. My academic interest

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"Why Northwestern" Statement:

When I visited campus, I remember looking out of Annenberg Hall and thinking Northwestern has everything, from the liberal arts education I crave to a diverse environment within which to learn. It tru

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We are looking for passionate students to join our diverse community of scholars, researchers, and artists. Answer this question, which corresponds to the school/program you selected above, in a half page or roughly 250 words. College of Arts and Sciences - What work of art, music, science, mathematics, literature, or other media has surprised, unsettled, or inspired you, and in what way?

I wish I could have witnessed Michelangelo paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Given that Michelangelo called himself a sculptor and still chose to embark on a four year painting project, the wor

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Please provide your response here:

When I get the chance to read for pleasure, one of my favorite pastimes, I always read aloud. It all began when I got my hands on the Harry Potter series. I would read the novels in the best British

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The college admissions process can create anxiety Essay

Since freshman year, I have loved being a part of the Varsity Girls' Tennis Team. In fact, at the end of season banquet freshman year, when my coaches awarded me my letter, I realized just how obvious

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How do you hope a Notre Dame education and experience will transform your mind and heart?

Notre Dame’s beautiful, Gothic architecture and greenery, along with its roust academic and athletic scene, is the perfect place to me. Notre Dame’s campus aims align with my own goals of exploring an

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2. What is meaningful to you about your name?

My parents found the name “[Name Redacted]” or the word actually since it is technically not a name, in a Sanskrit language book. Nishka means “without imperfections,” so, as you can imagine, their ex

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List the titles of the required readings from academic courses that you enjoyed most during secondary/high school.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, The Odyssey by Homer, Life of Pi by Yann Martel

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List the titles of the books, essays, poetry, short stories or plays you read outside of academic courses that you enjoyed most during secondary/high school.

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We’re interested in learning about some of the ways that you explore your interests. List some resources and outlets that you enjoy, including but not limited to websites, publications,  journals, podcasts, social media accounts, lectures, museums, movies, music, or other content with which you regularly engage.

It's All Journalism Podcast, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, The Journal podcast (The Wall Street Journal), The Daily podcast (The New York Times) Movies: Pirate

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A hallmark of the Columbia experience is being able to learn and live in a community with a wide range of perspectives. How do you or would you learn from and contribute to diverse, collaborative communities?

I hope to learn from and contribute to Columbia in similar ways to how I contribute to [School Redacted]. Since sixth grade, I have participated in Student Government, where I act as a servant leader,

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Why are you interested in attending Columbia University? We encourage you to consider the aspect(s) that you find unique and compelling about Columbia.

I cannot think of a better environment to discover myself than at Columbia University. Columbia not only offers an unmatched diverse campus, but also amazing opportunities to become a more active memb

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For applicants to Columbia College, please tell us what from your current and past experiences (either academic or personal) attracts you specifically to the areas of study that you previously noted in the application.

I always look forward to delving into literature and having lively discussions with peers in English class. Moreover, I possess a passion for journalism and creative nonfiction. Great authors have alw

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Why Duke?

Duke is the ideal place to explore my passions, Durham, and the world. Duke makes it easy to pursue multiple areas of study and allows me to study English, History, and the Classics.  DukeEngage is

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Share a Perspective Response

Thanksgiving is meaningful to me because of the tradition that Mom, Dad, my older sister, and I have of flying to Houston, Texas. First, we visit my dad’s father. We get one perfect day with Dadoo: br

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Sexual Orientation

I feel it is important to share the pride I have as a female. I always talked about football in the classroom and never thought it mattered that I was a girl talking with guys.  There are a couple wid

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Communities Essay

Of the communities I am a part of, the one which has impacted me most is the Class of 2022 at [School Redacted]. [School Redacted]’s campus is my second home, and my classmates are a second family. Fo

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Why that College or School?

When I visited campus, I remember thinking that Ann Arbor had to be the greatest place to go to college. It truly is the best of both worlds, experiencing the quintessential college town while also ha

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Short Answer Essay

Dartmouth does not limit their students in any way. Majors at Dartmouth allow me to study English while also taking classes in History and the Classics. The D-Plan is a dream come true. I see myself t

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Short Response Essay

“What do you want to read tonight?” Mom asked, her hands tucking me into my pink comforter.  “Aesop’s,” I cried. My sister groaned from the bunk bed above me. I asked for the fables every night. 

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Extracurricular Activities

As junior year came to an end, I thought about how I wanted to spend my summer. It was not difficult for me to decide what I wanted to be doing. I discovered my passion for journalism when I wrote as

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Additional Intellectual Experiences

I had questions about money, so I picked up The Undercover Economist by Tim Harford. For years I listened to Dad talking at dinner about principles of economics, supply and demand, market failures, co

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EC Essay

[School Redacted]’s campus is my second home, and my classmates are a second family. I like to think I was always a figure my classmates could go to for support, but sixth grade was when I ran for Stu

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Why do these areas appeal to you?

I always look forward to delving into literature and having lively discussions with peers in English class. Moreover, I possess a passion for journalism and creative nonfiction. I love the invigoratin

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Sibling Information

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Why Yale

Yale does not limit their students in any way. The broad, liberal arts education encourages me to study English and History, while also pursuing Economics and the Classics. The add/drop, shopping peri

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Essays

I love literature. There is nowhere I cannot go, nor anything I cannot do, through the pages of novels.  It all began when I got my hands on the Harry Potter series. I would read the novels in a Bri

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Chosen essay

Of the communities I am a part of, the one which has impacted me most is the Class of 2022 at [School Redacted]. [School Redacted]’s campus is my second home, and my classmates are a second family. Fo

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Penn Main Essay 1

UPenn’s College of Arts and Sciences offers the perfect combination of the general, liberal arts education I crave and a specialized education in the major I choose. My interests span from English, Hi

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Penn Main Essay 2

Every year since sixth grade, I have served in Student Government. I love my impressive and inspiring classmates, so representing them matters to me. They vote for and trust me to carry their voices t

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Prompt Essay:

In ninth grade, I had questions about money, so I picked up The Undercover Economist by Tim Harford. For years, I listened to Dad talking about principles of economics, supply and demand, market failu

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Academic Interest

USC reflects the cosmopolitan nature of Los Angeles, and I cannot think of a better environment to discover myself in. USC not only offers diversity of both people and thought, but also the amazing op

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DLAS Essay

I love literature. There is nowhere I cannot go, nor anything I cannot do, through the pages of novels. It all began when I got my hands on the Harry Potter series. I would read the novels in a Brit

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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)

I am passionate about many fields of study, including English, History, the Classics, and even Visual Arts, which makes Brown’s Open Curriculum incredibly appealing to me. Throughout high school, I ha

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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)

One of my best friends, Mira, spent last summer getting treated for orthorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by the unhealthy focus on eating in a healthy way. Before she got treatment, ho

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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) It all began when I got my hands on the Harry Potter series. I would read the novels in a British accent, imitating the characters’ voices. My family watched helplessly as I grabbed sticks and rulers—my makeshift magic wands—and acted out the spells. The characters and their worlds came to life in my head; therefore, simply sitting in a chair and letting these visions wash over me never seemed to do the novels justice. To this day, as long as I am not in a library or classroom, I spring up from my chair when I read. Now, it is Jane Austen’s words, rather than J. K. Rowling’s, that have me spinning in circles.

Just as great authors inspire me to act, I hope to inspire others into action with my own writing. Last summer, I interned with the Neighbor Newspapers and wrote articles for my community about restau

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National Exams

I have taken the National Latin Exam every year since sixth grade when I first started Latin. I was proud to receive a perfect score medal and Summa Cum Laude certificate for the Introduction to Latin

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