Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design. (max. 600 words)

As I entered the living room, my eyes fell upon a strange guise. In front of me was a tall, gaunt man, made even taller and gaunter by his long grey traveling-cloak and close-fitting deerstalker. Turn

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Most significant challenge society faces (50 words)

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Last two summers (50 words)

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Historical moment or event (50 words)

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Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities, a job you hold, or responsibilities you have for your family. (50 words)

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One thing you are looking forward to at Stanford (50 words)

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Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you excited about learning (250 words)

The human act of learning is already fascinating, but what excites me most is understanding how machines learn. Artificial Intelligence, or Machine Learning, is the act of teaching a program to perfor

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Note to future roomate (250 words)

Let me introduce myself: “My name is Alexandra Hamilto…” Oh, wait. One of my Freudian singing slips! Sorry about that but I guess now you know that one of my biggest quirks is to sing songs from the H

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Something meaningful to you and why (250 words)

Growing up in East Berlin as the daughter of a Polish immigrant father and a German mother, I have experienced first-hand how the complications of our past shape the present day. For the past four gen

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An intellectual experience that has meant the most to you (600 words)

As a kid, technology was pure magic to me. When I saw Super Mario go about his day in the Toad Kingdom, I was baffled by its richness. The details, complexity, and interactivity of the user interface

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The Admission Committee is interested in getting to know each student as well as possible through the application process. Please respond to each of the following prompts. Please explain why you wish to study in the academic areas you selected above. (150 words)

Technology has always been pure magic to me. When I saw Super Mario go about his day in the Toad Kingdom, I was baffled by its richness of details, complexity, and interactivity, which passionately co

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Based upon your exploration of Rice University, what elements of the Rice experience appeal to you? (150 words)

Both frightened and excited, I take my seat in the Great Hall. As one of the last students, The Sorting Hat is placed on my head. “Hmm. Difficult. You value diversity and are eager to learn and grow,

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Rice is lauded for creating a collaborative atmosphere that enhances the quality of life for all members of our campus community. The Residential College System and undergraduate life are heavily influenced by the unique life experiences and cultural tradition each student brings. What life perspectives would you contribute to the Rice community? (300 words)

Whenever my grandmother, Babcia as we call her, makes her way from Warsaw to Berlin, she brings with her the ingredients to make my favorite dish in the world, leniwe. This delicious blend of a certai

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Which aspects of the Tufts undergraduate experience prompt your application? In short, „Why Tufts?“ (100-150 words)

Participating in the “Fall at Tufts” event and reading up on the Jumbo blog at tufts.edu, I came to love the university’s spirit. Especially the bubbly, diverse, and somewhat unconventional ways in wh

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How have the environment or experiences of your upbringing - your family, home, neighbourhood, or community - shaped the person you are today? (250 words)

Leniwe. This is what comes to mind when I think of home. Whenever my grandmother, Babcia as we call her, makes her way from Warsaw to Berlin, she brings with her the ingredients to make my favorite

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Brown’s Open Curriculum allows students to explore broadly while also diving deep into their academic pursuits. Tell us about an academic interest (or interests) that excites you, and how you might use the Open Curriculum to pursue it. (50-250 words)

No doubt about it, I love computer science. Seeing one's mental product become a system that can be applied in the real world is what gives me chills. For this reason, courses like “Design of Robotic

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At Brown, you will learn as much from your peers outside the classroom as in academic spaces. How will you contribute to the Brown community? (50-250 words)

At Brown, everybody is excited to share what they are passionate about, probably sparking the interest of some peers while talking about it. This is exactly what happened to my friend Chelsea, a Brown

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Tell us about a place or a community you call home. How has it shaped your perspective? (50-250 words)

Leniwe. This is what comes to mind when I think of home. Whenever my grandmother, Babcia as we call her, makes her way from Warsaw to Berlin, she brings with her the ingredients to make my favorite

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Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (50-150 words)

Stolpersteine (stumbling stones) are concrete blocks measuring 4x4 inches which are laid into the pavement in front of the last voluntarily chosen residence of the victims of the Nazis. Their names an

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Most students chose their intended major or area of study based on a passion or inspiration that’s developed over time - what passion or inspiration led you to choose your area of study? (max. 300 words)

As a kid, technology was pure magic to me. When I saw Super Mario go about his day in the Toad Kingdom, I was baffled by its richness of details, complexity, and interactivity, which passionately conv

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Many students pursue college for a specific degree, career opportunity or personal goal. As you think ahead to the process of learning during your college years, how will you define a successful college experience? (max. 300 words)

When I entered the school system in first grade, I quickly understood the classroom power dynamics. The teacher stands in front of the class and expands on a particular subject matter, while my peers

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