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.

A timid ray of sunshine enters through the dull window, dimly illuminating the small room. The old wood cracks under my feet as I rush to find a pair of shoes like any other day. Except that it is not

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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 tried not to panic while making some arrangements to the piece, scrambling papers and hastily writing down notes. However, having to perform in Barcelona’s city council gives you plenty of reasons

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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?

I'm a proud Catalan. How simple it is to write it, yet how difficult it is to express it in Spain. Multiple times, I am called “independentist”, “Catalan of s***” or have to switch languages whenever

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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.

As I listened to the Schindler’s List theme, I tried to focus on reading the notes correctly, but it was a difficult task. Especially when the flutes were not playing; they were crying. Crying with th

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What is a new skill you would like to learn in college? (50 words)

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What brings you joy? (50 words)

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What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment? (50 words)

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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)

During secondary school, I struggled to decide which Bachillerato to study, as I had to choose between the Arts, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Technology. So when I accidentally l

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