The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

I want to be a hoodie. I received my first one in 5th grade. It was a white that matched any color pants, with a spartan emblem above my heart. Most importantly, it was huge, stretching from well abov

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Describe the world you come from (for example, your family, school, community, city, or town). How has that world shaped your dreams and aspirations? (225 words or fewer)

I’m a Ninth Wardian. I come from a community not characterized by our broken sidewalks or collapsing houses, but by the trumpet player on the corner of [Place Redacted] and the second line parading do

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Tell us about a significant challenge you’ve faced (that you feel comfortable sharing) or something that didn’t go according to plan. How did you manage the situation? (225 words or fewer)

During my first time tutoring for Physics-in-Motion, I had a student who couldn’t grasp acceleration. The problem: drawing graphs. Why couldn’t she just get it?? Irritated, I tried to explain in every

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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. (225 words or fewer)

The first question I ask everyone I meet: “What music do you think I listen to?” Their answers: Romantic-era classical, experimental hip hop, and pop. The answer: “Yes!” I love to listen to and talk

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Why MIT (100 words)?

I’m inspired to major in Course 8 because it allows me to combine 2 of my passions, physics and computer science. Ever since my brief but meaningful stint with quantum computing and algorithms at ISSY

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Why us? (300)

After a busy day, I like to solve a physics problem. Sounds crazy, right? But, I’m not talking about a day filled with school, tutoring, and soccer; rather a normal day where my mind, my anxiety is bu

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Communities (300)

I’m a Ninth Wardian. I come from a community not characterized by our broken sidewalks or collapsing houses, but by the trumpet player on the corner of [Place Redacted] and the second line parading do

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Why do you want to study your chosen major specifically at Georgia Tech? 300

After a busy day, I like to solve a physics problem. Sounds crazy, right? But, I’m not talking about a day filled with school, tutoring, and soccer; rather a normal day where my mind, my anxiety is bu

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