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?

When my mother was ten years old, she transferred to Nedah Azadi, a school for gifted children in Iran, alongside her friend. Both were quickly overwhelmed by the fast-paced, advanced coursework and t

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Virtually all of Stanford's undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate – and us – get to know you better.

Hey there roomie, I’m excited to meet you! First, a “taste” of what to expect with me as your roommate. While I was born and raised in [Place Redacted], I grew up immersed in Persian culture. This m

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What is the most significant challenge that society faces today?

Apathy is humanity’s greatest adversary in our struggle to exist sustainably. Those with the power to make change kill time on the golf course, while their corporate propaganda and political games sow

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How did you spend your last two summers?

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What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed?

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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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Name one thing you are looking forward to experiencing at Stanford.

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Briefly describe the context for your research. For example: How did you come about this research opportunity? Did your research occur in a research laboratory? How long did you pursue this research opportunity?

Ever since I learned of the looming threat of the antibiotic resistance epidemic, whenever my mind wandered it inevitably circled back to superbugs and doomsday predictions. Never one to dwell on a pr

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How much assistance did you have while conducting your research? For example: Did you work directly with your mentor, in a team setting, or independently? Did you receive help with your hypothesis?

I decided to investigate solutions to the antibiotic resistance epidemic, and Mrs. Scott introduced me to bacteriophages based on my passion. My research into phages revealed their potential as an alt

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Students at Yale have plenty of time to explore their academic interests before committing to one or more major fields of study. Many students either modify their original academic direction or change their minds entirely. As of this moment, what academic areas seem to fit your interests or goals most comfortably? Please indicate up to three from the list provided. Biomedical Engineering & Near Eastern Studies.Why do these areas appeal to you?

Threats of catastrophic climate change and mounting antibiotic resistance are countered in my uneasy mind by the immeasurable potential of bioengineering to conquer life’s adversities through the syne

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What is it about Yale that has led you to apply?

Yale’s professors are trailblazing modern medicine as we know it, with Professor Kyriakides’s Biomaterial-Tissue Interactions promising insight into interactions between tissues and biomaterials, emph

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Founded in the spirit of exploration and discovery, Johns Hopkins University encourages students to share their perspectives, develop their interests, and pursue new experiences. Use this space to share something you’d like the admissions committee to know about you (your interests, your background, your identity, or your community), and how it has shaped what you want to get out of your college experience at Hopkins.

As the planet continues on its crash course towards catastrophic, irreversible climate change and antibiotic resistance sends modern medicine back to the dark ages, it's hard to remain hopeful. Fortun

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Tell us about a concept, theory, or topic you have explored simply because it sparked your intellectual curiosity. Why do you find it intriguing? How do you want to explore it further?

Genetic editing is a fascinating topic that I love to discuss. The discovery of CRISPR revealed nature’s built-in editing tool. Cut, copy, and paste: these simple mechanisms will become the source of

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In 300 words or less, help us understand how you might engage specific resources, opportunities, and/or communities here. We are curious about what these specifics are, as well as how they may enrich your time at Northwestern and beyond.

Programming enzyme-responsive targeting systems and using genomic technologies to develop novel cancer immunotherapies, modern medicine is being transformed within Northwestern’s labs. Utilizing the e

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Describe how you plan to pursue your academic interests and why you want to explore them at USC specifically. Please feel free to address your first- and second-choice major selections.

When I was young, the world appeared vast and borderless. However, as I grew older and more aware, the world gradually shrank into finity. Suddenly it seemed like every discovery had already been made

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The student body at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering is a diverse group of unique engineers and computer scientists who work together to engineer a better world for all humanity. Describe how your contributions to the USC Viterbi student body may be distinct from others. Please feel free to touch on any part of your background, traits, skills, experiences, challenges, and/or personality in helping us better understand you.

In the midst of a pandemic, I worked with [School Redacted]’s Dr. [Name Redacted] and [School Redacted]’s Prof. [Name Redacted] to learn the techniques of bacteriophage annotation using PECAAN softwar

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The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and their 14 Grand Challenges go hand-in-hand with our vision to engineer a better world for all humanity. Engineers and computer scientists are challenged to solve these problems in order to improve life on the planet. Learn more about the NAE Grand Challenges at http://engineeringchallenges.org and tell us which challenge is most important to you, and why.

The golden age of antibiotics has long passed; the discovery of the last antibiotic treatment was over thirty years ago, and today antibiotic-resistant infections are skyrocketing. The antibiotic-resi

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Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences.

“In the light of the moon, a little egg lay on a leaf,” I read aloud, pointing out the moon’s faint smile. The toddlers giggled as I turned the page and adjusted the baby in my lap. Volunteering at th

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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.

As the planet continues on its crash course towards catastrophic, irreversible climate change, and antibiotic resistance sends modern medicine back to the dark ages, it’s hard to remain hopeful. Fortu

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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.

“In the light of the moon, a little egg lay on a leaf,” I read aloud, pointing out the moon’s faint smile. The toddlers giggled as I turned the page and adjusted the baby in my lap. Volunteering at th

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What is a new skill you would like to learn in college?

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Why are you interested in attending Columbia University? We encourage you to consider the aspect(s) that you find unique and compelling about Columbia.

Developing three-dimensional bone cell analysis systems and tissue-regulation strategies that alleviate chronic musculoskeletal problems, modern medicine is being transformed within Columbia’s Bone Bi

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Considering the specific undergraduate school you have selected, how will you explore your academic and intellectual interests at The University of Pennsylvania?

The wisdom goes, “Don’t be a prisoner to the things you can’t change. If you can’t do anything about it, let it go.” My “inner peace” is not so easily assuaged by such an adage, and so as the planet c

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At Penn, learning and growth happens outside of the classroom, too. How will you explore the community at Penn? Consider how this community will help shape your perspective and identity, and how your identity and perspective will help shape this community.

Illuminating unknown horizons within bioengineering while mentoring students in my field, I look to pass on the timeless wisdom and tireless support of my own mentors, inspiring another generation to

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Briefly elaborate on an activity, organization, work experience, or hobby that has been particularly meaningful to you.

In the midst of a pandemic, I worked with [School Redacted]’s Dr. [Name Redacted] and [School Redacted]’s Prof. [Name Redacted] to learn the techniques of bacteriophage annotation using PECAAN softwar

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For you, what makes Cornell Engineering special? Why do you want to attend Cornell Engineering?

Developing novel biosensing systems and fabricating diversified composite tissues, modern medicine is being transformed within Cornell’s labs. Utilizing the experience I've gained in bioinformatics, a

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Diversity in all definitional forms is intrinsic to excellence in engineering. Indeed, devising the best engineered solutions to complex problems is often achieved by drawing from the diverse ingenuity of people from broadly different backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. How do you see yourself contributing to the diversity and inclusion of the Cornell Engineering community? What is the unique voice you would bring to the Cornell Engineering community?

Joining a unique and inspiring set of individuals in the Cornell Engineering community, I aspire to create something beyond what we could individually imagine or achieve. Exploring my Persian identity

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Please share with us why you consider Duke a good match for you. Is there something in particular about Duke’s academic or other offerings that attract you?

Tissue-patching a broken heart and reprogramming cells with gene editing, modern medicine is being transformed within Duke’s labs. Utilizing the experience I've gained in bioinformatics, annotating an

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Brown’s Open Curriculum allows students to explore broadly while also diving deeply into their academic pursuits. Tell us about any academic interests that excite you, and how you might use the Open Curriculum to pursue them while also embracing topics with which you are unfamiliar.

Inventing hyper-compliant microparticles and activating dormant neural stem cells in adult brains, modern medicine is being transformed within Brown’s labs. Utilizing the experience I've gained in bio

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Please explain why you wish to study in the academic areas you selected above.

Progressing at lightning speed, bioengineering achievements today make yesterday’s technologies seem obsolete. An ever-expanding universe of possibilities is unfolding before us with each discovery, s

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Based upon your exploration of Rice University, what elements of the Rice experience vision appeal to you?

Creating something beyond what we can individually imagine or achieve, I aspire to join a unique and inspiring set of individuals in the Rice community in exploring the intersection of biology, engine

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While arguing a Dartmouth-related case before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1818, Daniel Webster, Class of 1801, delivered this memorable line: “It is, sir,…a small college, and yet there are those who love it!” As you seek admission to the Class of 2026, what aspects of the College’s program, community, or campus environment attract your interest?

Exploring Hanover’s rich art and cultural hubs, I hope to start my conquest with the Hopkins Center for the Arts. As someone who often lost herself in the patterns of my home’s Persian rugs, creating

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In the aftermath of World War II, Dartmouth President John Sloane Dickey, Class of 1929, proclaimed, “The world’s troubles are your troubles … and there is nothing wrong with the world that better human beings cannot fix.” Which of the world’s “troubles” inspires you to act? How might your course of study at Dartmouth prepare you to address it?

As antibiotic resistance threatens to send modern medicine back to the dark ages, it can be hard to remain hopeful. Fortunately, I’ve discovered a cure for my uneasy mind in translating the complexiti

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