What is it about Yale that has led you to apply? (125 words or fewer)

My 9th grade self stood up in front of my classmates, gushing with ambition and nerves, ready to give my first presentation of the semester. The topic of the project? The college you aspired to go to

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Tell us about a topic or idea that excites you and is related to one or more academic areas you selected above. Why are you drawn to it? (200 words or fewer)

It was truly the pinnacle of cinema. With its musical synergy and Meryl Streep-tier acting, the “Woodrow Wilson Diss Track,” as we called it, struck the perfect balance between historical depth and ma

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Reflect on your membership in a community. Why is your involvement important to you? How has it shaped you? You may define community however you like. (250 Words)

As a child, I would sit on the tan leather couch in the middle of my Abuelo’s living room, listening to him talk about his life in a world that I had been spared from. He would explain how a revolutio

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What Inspires you? (35 Words or less)

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Why do these areas [Global Affairs, Political Science, and History]appeal to you? (up to approximately 125 words)

Growing up playing the piano, my love for classical music flourished at a young age. Beethoven’s symphonies became my passion and Ernesto Lecuona’s Cuban melodies my relaxation. The juxtaposition of E

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If you could teach any college course, write a book, or create an original piece of art of any kind, what would it be? (35 Words or Less)

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At Penn, learning and growth happen outside of the classrooms, 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. (150-200 words)

Growing up playing the piano, my love for classical music flourished at a young age. Beethoven’s symphonies became my passion and Ernesto Lecuona’s Cuban melodies my relaxation. The juxtaposition of E

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How did you discover your intellectual and academic interests, and how will you explore them at the University of Pennsylvania? Please respond considering the specific undergraduate school you have selected. (300-450 words)

As a child, I would sit on the tan leather couch in the middle of my Abuelo’s living room, listening to him talk about his life in a world that I had been spared from. He would explain how a revolutio

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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 attracts you? (200 word limit)

Along my high school career, my passions have changed and evolved, firmly shifting to involve more cosmopolitan ideals of work and leadership. I have applied to major in International Comparative Stud

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Duke University seeks a talented, engaged student body that embodies the wide range of human experience; we believe that the diversity of our students makes our community stronger. If you'd like to share a perspective you bring or experiences you've had that would help us understand you better, perhaps a community you belong to or your family or cultural background, we encourage you to do so here. (200 Words).

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List and describe your community service activities. Please include your role in the activity and level of responsibility.

Youth leader at local church summer camp, (2017, 2018) Volunteered at a local church as a youth leader for their annual elementary school summer camp. Was assigned groups of children in multiple grade

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Why is applying for the UF Honors Program important to you? Which aspects of the program's three pillars of opportunity, community, and challenge pique your interests? How would you engage with the program to exemplify these pillars yourself? How does the program factor into your long-term goals?

Among the many exciting thoughts which have pervaded the end of my high school days, one stands as a constant reminder of the unpredictability of life: a fear of losing those who have made my life enj

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UF: During high school, what is the most enriching long-term or ongoing activity in which you have participated outside of the classroom? Tell us about it – Why is it enriching to you? What have you learned about yourself by participating in it? How does this activity fit into plans to maximize your college experience? The activity does not have to be sponsored by your school, but you should have participated in it since you started high school. Please limit to one activity that has been significantly meaningful to you, and be specific.

Upon my desk sit several representations of the person I have become over the last seventeen years. My globe is to my left, and several debate accolades sit in front of me, symbols compelling me to le

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What work of art, music, science, mathematics, literature, or other media has surprised, unsettled, or inspired you, and in what way? (250 Words)

I remember when I first heard the piece. Its melodic arpeggiations and atonal chord progression captivated my mind, transporting me to a place of serenity. By this time, I had played the piano for yea

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Student self-governance, which encourages student investment and initiative, is a hallmark of the UVA culture. In her fourth year at UVA, Laura Nelson was inspired to create Flash Seminars, one-time classes which facilitate high-energy discussion about thought-provoking topics outside of traditional coursework. If you created a Flash Seminar, what idea would you explore and why? (250 Words)

In a nation dominated by the air of sensationalism that has permeated modern political culture, to say that “words have power” is an understatement. Today, words can move markets across the world. The

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Why do you want to study your chosen major specifically at Georgia Tech? (300 Words)

Among the many thoughts which have comprised my final high school days, perhaps the most enduring has been a vision of my future self striving for the greater good, emboldened by my geographical passi

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If you feel that your personal or community background can provide additional insight to your application that we have not already seen elsewhere, please take this opportunity to share that information with us. (250 Words)

As a child, I would sit on the tan leather couch in the middle of my Abuelo’s living room, listening to him talk about his life in a world that I had been spared from. He would explain how a revolutio

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Students in the Honors Program are scholars, innovators, and lifelong learners. Curiosity is the engine that drives these characteristics and the production of new knowledge. Inquiry-based courses facilitate curiosity and learning by asking students to develop questions about a central course theme that they are eager to answer and analyze evidence to answer them. You have been given the task of developing your “ideal” inquiry-based course. Thinking about your own academic interests and a key societal issue, what would you title the course? What question would you pose to help students begin their inquiry? Describe two books you would assign and explain why.

In a nation dominated by the air of sensationalism that has permeated modern political culture, to say that “words have power” is an understatement. Today, words can move markets across the world. The

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The George Washington University encourages students to think critically and to challenge the status quo. Thus, civil discourse is a key characteristic of our community. Describe a time when you engaged others in meaningful dialogue around an issue that was important to you. Did this exchange create change, new perspectives, or deeper relationships?

For much of the last few years, my high school mascot has caused controversy within the school and the broader community. For decades, the “[School Redacted] Indians” became ingrained locally as capab

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If you could witness a historic event (past, present or future) first-hand, what would it be, and why? (150 Words.)

The cheers of the crowd got louder as the teacher walked in, wearing a headdress and holding a spear that brought realism to her costume. I looked around as students around me, their faces covered in

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The University of Miami's official mascot is the ibis. Folklore maintains that the native marsh bird is the last to take shelter before a hurricane hits and the first to emerge once the storm passes, making it an apt symbol of courage and resilience. Considering your ability to control your own motivation and behavior, how have past experiences helped build your courage and resilience to persist in the face of academic and life challenges so that, once these storms pass, you can emerge in continued pursuit of your goals? (250 Words.)

Among the many memories which have pervaded my last high school days, perhaps the most uplifting has been reflecting on the growth of my past dreams and ambitions. Growing up in a conservative commun

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Great art evokes a sense of wonder. It nourishes the mind and spirit. Is there a particular song, poem, speech, or novel from which you have drawn insight or inspiration? (400 Words)

My grandmother closed her eyes, swayed side to side, and began to sing along in her characteristic deep vibrato. The image of her bliss, as if a part of the classical music around her, transformed her

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Great art evokes a sense of wonder. It nourishes the mind and spirit. Is there a particular song, poem, speech, or novel from which you have drawn insight or inspiration? (700 Words)

My grandmother closed her eyes, swayed side to side, and began to sing along in her characteristic deep vibrato. The old radio next to us transformed into a piano and full orchestra as my young mind a

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Harvard has long recognized the importance of student body diversity of all kinds. We welcome you to write about distinctive aspects of your background, personal development or the intellectual interests you might bring to your Harvard classmates. (250 Words)

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