Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.

A kaleidoscope of reflections and memories - that is what constitutes an individual consciousness, such that without those things one would simply be a blank slate. This realization came to me in an u

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Please tell us more about your cultural background and identity.

My parents wanted to keep their culture alive through me, but not overtly so that it would be an issue with American schooling. I learned Vietnamese from my parents and some cultural traditions, like

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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 for the pleasure of it.

When people ask me why I do running, I simply reply "because its fun". The peace and bliss that comes when running long distances is like a type of meditation for me, especially when running in serene

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Tell us more about why this field of study at MIT appeals to you.

I truly believe that the exponential growth of technology has faltered in the past years due to limits in our understanding of physics and lack of ability to manipulate certain types of particles. I w

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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?

My parents were the greatest influence in my life, having great enough expectations for me that I would be stimulated, and not stagnant, but the expectations were not too great that I felt stressed, i

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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.

I love volunteering. When I began, I had a lot of pressure on me to volunteer, such that I could apply for Florida Bright Futures, but as I continued and had many encounters with people from all walks

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Tell us about the most significant challenge you've faced or something that didn't go according to plan. How did you manage the situation?

When the coronavirus struck, I was devastated. I was no longer able to accomplish the things I wanted for the new school year, go to events over the summer, or even leave the house that often. I was l

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Most meaningful activity

The process through which I became an Eagle Scout was the most meaningful to me, as the work it entails includes bettering myself, learning new skills, and becoming a more well rounded person. The vol

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Why are you interested in UCF?

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Discuss your reasons for pursuing your major.

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

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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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Note to future roommate

Dear future roommate,  My name is Thomas Nguyen, and I sincerely want to enjoy every experience that life has to offer. From each experience, I always gain something new and apply it to something el

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Something meaningful to you and why

When people ask me what I truly enjoy doing, they often think that I am lying when I reply with 'volunteering'. It is understandable though, as many people associate volunteering with labor and work,

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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 love doing robotics, it is truly fun, especially in my senior year of high school where I take a step back and teach freshman members. The act of setting up a plan and getting it done, going through

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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?

Once, a friend severely crossed the line in a conversation, joking about a serious topic that they definitely should not have at that time. That friend, after realizing their mistake, ostracized thems

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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.

When people ask me what I enjoy doing, they often think that I am lying when I reply with 'volunteering'. It is understandable though, as many people associate volunteering with labor and work, which

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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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Please describe why you are interested in studying engineering at Princeton. Include any of your experiences in, or exposure to engineering, and how you think the programs offered at the University suit your particular interests. (Please respond in about 250 words)

Mechanical engineering is something I believe I would be able to make great strides in for the development of humanity if I was able to learn as much as possible about the topic. More specifically, I

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

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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.

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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?

My high school is one of the more diverse schools in the area, and there are people from all different backgrounds, races, and culture. My friend group is made up of people from all of these different

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For applicants to Columbia Engineering, 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've experienced many things through traveling and volunteering and talking to different people from countless different backgrounds. Through all of this, I have seen systemic issues that they face an

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Why do these areas appeal to you?

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Why Yale

The students that go to Yale make leaps and bounds in development and many go on to change the world for the better. I've always had great ambitions, and I realized that to be able to fulfill these am

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Essays

I love doing robotics, it is truly fun, especially in my senior year of high school where I take a step back and teach freshman members. The act of setting up a plan and getting it done, going through

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Chosen essay

B. When people ask me what I enjoy doing, they often think that I am lying when I reply with 'volunteering'. It is understandable though, as many people associate volunteering with labor and work, whi

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Essay 1 - Tell us about a time or experience in which you encountered failure.

I underwent psychological failure under the pandemic and quarantine. I wasted away, I was like stagnant water, I was unable to get the motivation to get anything done, I felt like I lost a year of my

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Essay 2 - Tell us about a life situation, media story, or topic – beyond or outside of a classroom or formal assignment – that has captivated you, inspired your curiosity, and lead you to delve more deeply into learning about a subject on your own.

My curiosity was initially born from a classroom assignment. It was to make a simple game in the python programming language, but when the assignment was completed, I craved more, I wanted to improve

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Essay 3 - Tell us about how you have collaborated with and worked together within a small group of your peers on some task or endeavor in the past, or about how you imagine you will work with your Caltech peers in the future.

I thrive in small groups. In large groups it is more difficult to lead and work together on an individual level with each person, but with small groups, I often take the role of leader and try to lead

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