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

“Vine a este país para ti” or “I came to this country for you” is a common phrase in my household. My parents immigrated to the U.S. from [Place Redacted] in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Every day since then th

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Why do these areas appeal to you?

This year I took economics for the first time and realized that thus far, my teachers have taught economics to me from a purely American viewpoint. Actually, economics is the study of the entire world

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Why Yale

Yale’s global strategy and focus on asking deeper questions in order to not just get an answer, but improve students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills, speak to me. The Department of Econo

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Essays

I’ve always been drawn to diversity. Being a “minority” was never a problem growing up since Black and LatinX students always dominated my communities. Learning the art of Kompa thanks to my Haitian f

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Chosen essay

In the wake of important social movements, my high school decided to change its behavioral system from punitive to one of restorative justice, in order to create more meaningful connections between th

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What factors encouraged your decision to apply to Barnard College, and why do you think the college would be a good match for you?

This year I took economics for the first time and realized that thus far, my teachers have taught economics to me from a purely American point of view. Actually, economics is the study of the entire w

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At Barnard, academic inquiry starts with bold questions. What are some of the bold questions you have pondered that get you excited, and why do they interest you? Tell us how you would explore these questions at Barnard.

I’ve always been drawn to diversity. Being a “minority” was never a problem growing up since Black and LatinX students always dominated my communities. Learning the art of Kompa thanks to my Haitian f

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Pick one woman — a historical figure, fictitious character, or modern individual — to converse with for an hour and explain your choice. Why does this person intrigue you? What would you talk about? What questions would you ask them?

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Why UMass Amherst?

Amherst’s global focus on asking deeper questions in order to improve students’ critical thinking and problem- solving skills speaks to me. The university’s spotlight on practical, hands-on, and immer

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Why these Majors

Thus far, teachers have taught economics to me from an American viewpoint. Economics is the study of the entire world around us, telling a story of sociopolitical influences, money, and identity. At A

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Why Tufts?

Tufts’ global strategy and focus on asking deeper questions to not just get an answer, but improve students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills, speak to me. The Economics Department’s combi

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Where are you on your journey of engaging with or fighting for social justice?

In the wake of important social movements, my high school decided to change its behavioral system from punitive to one of restorative justice, in order to create more meaningful connections between th

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In the wake of critical social movements and racial injustice in America, my high school decided to change its behavioral system from punitive to one of restorative justice in order to create more mea

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Optional Activity Statement

Keystone Club gave me the opportunity to engage with my community in a direct and eclectic way. Through my involvement with the organization, I have volunteered over 100 hours at local soup kitchens,

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What appeals to you most about the program? We encourage you to visit the website to look at the mission, program, and admissions criteria.

The Women’s Leadership Program appeals to me because it is an initiative that the women in my life have never had access to, but one that I can take advantage of. My mother immigrated to the US in the

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What have you learned through your prior involvements (including family responsibilities, part-time jobs, sports, clubs and conferences) that you would hope to further develop in WLP?

I spent the summer of 2021 interning at Fidelity Investments, where I researched pool trading, data brokers, public vs private markets, and risk analysis and management. I also worked closely with my

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We invite you to share any additional information about why you would like to attend Bentley. (250 words or fewer)

This year I took economics for the first time and realized that my teachers have taught economics to me from a purely American perspective. Actually, economics is the study of the world around us, tel

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EC Essay

Drake, the Canadian rapper, threw a Pablo Escobar-themed birthday party. The celebration featured packets of drugs and even a cake that looked like the infamous [Place Redacted]n drug dealer himself.

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What about being a student at Boston University most excites you? (250 word maximum)

This year I took economics for the first time and realized that my teachers have taught economics to me from a purely American perspective. Actually, economics is the study of the world around us, tel

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