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 am an oil droplet in a bucket of water. I was born with foveal hypoplasia – an obscure eye condition characterized by a loss of sharp central vision due to a flat fovea. Since birth, activities tha

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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)

Since the beginning of my junior year, I have been the leader of the [Organization Redacted], a community organization dedicated to spreading awareness of mental health and mental health services in m

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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?

My sophomore year chemistry teacher did not have the most palatable of teaching styles and, at the end of the year, an acquaintance from class asked a friend and me if we would help them convince fell

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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.

During the summer after my freshman year of high school, I traveled with a group from my church for the Appalachian Service Project, which aims to make homes in the Appalachia region warmer, safer, an

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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)

If I were to attend Princeton, my dream path would be a concentration in Anthropology with a certificate in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. I am fascinated by ancient history and how much we can figur

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Background Essay: Macalester is one of few highly selective liberal arts colleges located in the middle of a metropolitan area. Students benefit from the strong sense of community on campus and opportunities to engage in academic, social, and civic engagement options in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Have you thought about how Macalester's location might impact your experience? If so, in what ways?

A substantial component of my college search thus far has been the location of each school and what I can receive from it. I recognize that there are hundreds of colleges in the United States from whi

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Submit a sample writing from a class in high school

August 2021: Hello to the college admissions officer reading this! I wrote this essay for my AP English III class (the equivalent of AP English Language and Composition) in March 2021. The purpose of

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Due to a series of clerical errors, there is exactly one typo (an extra letter, a removed letter, or an altered letter) in the name of every department at the University of Chicago. Oops! Describe your new intended major. Why are you interested in it and what courses or areas of focus within it might you want to explore? Potential options include Commuter Science, Bromance Languages and Literatures, Pundamentals: Issues and Texts, Ant History... a full list of unmodified majors ready for your editor’s eye is available here. —Inspired by Josh Kaufman, AB'18

The University of UChicago has just announced its newest area of study! Offered as both an undergraduate major and minor, anthropalogy is an excellent option for any student interested in working in t

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Why UChicago?

I have had my heart set on attending UChicago since elementary school, long before most kids have thought about college at all. One year over winter break, on a visit to my grandparents, my dad found

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Extracurricular Activities

Since the beginning of my junior year, I have been the leader of the [Organization Redacted], a community organization dedicated to spreading awareness of mental health and mental health services in m

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Why do you wish to attend Colorado College and how would the Block Plan serve your educational goals? (no more than 200 words)

I imagine most students would agree with me when I say that what intrigues me most about Colorado College is its block plan. I was initially skeptical, but I eventually discovered that the block plan

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

My junior year world history teacher is currently in his 55th year of teaching, a fact that each student knows but doesn't entirely comprehend until they have him as a teacher. For the majority of the

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Note to future roommate

Hi, future roommate! My name is Delaney [Name Redacted], I’m coming from [Place Redacted], and I can’t wait to meet you! I have a great sense of interior design, if I do say so myself, and I would l

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Something meaningful to you and why

In a book I read frequently as a child, the narrator describes a community in quick phrases and bright pictures. The individuals go about their days in their cars, in nature, at an amusement park, and

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One thing you are looking forward to at Stanford

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Statement of Academic Interest

Since the beginning of my junior year, I have been the leader of the [Organization Redacted]. One of our main projects is our Instagram page, where we raise awareness about mental health through infor

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We believe that everyone has something to contribute and receive from a diverse community. Why is belonging to a diverse and inclusive college community important to you?

Essay response: I’ve known for a long time that I want to study anthropology and psychology. You could call it nosy, but I’ve always been fascinated by other people’s lives and perspectives. If you we

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"This or That" What’s your favorite way to eat a potato? You’re relaxing on a Friday night. Suddenly, your favorite song pops into your head. What is it?

Big or small dog (in homage to the literary classic "Go Dog. Go!" by P. D. Eastman)? I choose small dog, because although they tend to be more excitable, I find that they are more cuddly. My favorite

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