Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome? "If you were born into a family with both parents, take 1 step forward.” “If you've ever been ridiculed for something you can't change about yourself, take 1 step back.” “If you've ever had to stop studying due to family finances, take 1 step back." In the privilege game, all 10 of us started at the same point, but after 15 turns, some took 5 steps forward, took 3 steps, and some did not take any steps.  And, I was behind the finishing line before it even began. I can’t tell exactly what that feeling is called exactly. A mixture of unconfident, lost, and heartbroken. Yet, there was a noticeable change in our friendship. Their eyes were discreetly on me when our conversation started to turn to a new car model. My childhood was not familiar with the new fashion design, but instead, the new flavor released by the cotton candyman at the tip of an alley and the engine smoke from dad’s old motorbike, a topic that hardly fit in with their interest or childhood. As hours passed, each of them settled their seats in one of their shiny cars, leaving me behind in the midst of an evening.  Out of the game, I boarded the bus to school, which started at 6 p.m. As usual, the road in high time was full of people, some students still holding a stack of documents in their hands and middle-aged housewives calculating total living expenses at the end of the month. Their chattering coincidentally came to my ears, as I listened and their stories reached my heart. A father, who usually worked with cement, proudly mentioned his son to a friend of his. Through his description, I could possibly imagine his son as a smart, elegant kid whose eyes can lighten full of the aspiration to learn. But the book price had gone up, and he had no choice but to work not from nine to five. Outside, the wind blew and knocked every blow into the side of the bus. Every detail hit me hard. Growing up in a middle-class family, I have access to the best high school in Ho Chi Minh City with enough mental and financial support from my family that I never had to consider the price of a textbook. How lucky am I?

"If you were born into a family with both parents, take 1 step forward.” “If you've ever been ridiculed for something you can't change about yourself, take 1 step back.” “If you've ever had to stop

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Why Duke?

When I searched for colleges with a Statistical Science program, I first learned about Duke University. With curricular flexibility and a supportive environment, I believe in my potential to make th

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1 I strictly followed this routine until the day my face broke out with acne. My heart skipped a beat when it came to the dermatologist's no-makeup requirement.  On the first three days, I was absen

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Best academic experience optional essay

“Tho” (English: Rabbit) is my nickname at home and also the first word I learned to speak. Growing up a little bit, my mom bought a photobook and taught me the name of some familiar animals, which m

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Undergraduate program Arts & Sciences (Trinity) Preferred start term Fall 2023 Admission plan Regular Decision Financial aid Yes Alumni Interview Contact Desired Yes, I can be contacted if an interview is available ROTC Scholarship? No Please indicate if you are going to use one of the following fee waivers (you can choose other fee waiver options in the Common Application) Not Applicable Signature Opportunities Baldwin Scholars Program (female-identifying students) Portfolio No Duke Kunshan University Yes Why Duke Kunshan

Child marriage has always become common in my hometown. Bittersweet. I appreciate the multiculturalism from education that my parents critically rethought that ritual and made changes. Looking at the

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1st Choice College Data Science (College of Science and Engineering) Please select an additional major within your first choice college. Computer Science (Bachelor of Science in College of Science and

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2nd Choice College Finance (Carlson School of Management) Please select an additional major within your second choice college. Business: Finance (Carlson School of Management) Goals/Interest

After the initial market research, I noticed that Ho Chi Minh City is in the rainy season and citizens often get wet traveling by motorbikes. So, my friends and I initiated a business of convenient

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Optional Diversity Question

Child marriage has always become common in my hometown. Bittersweet. I appreciate the multiculturalism from education that my parents critically rethought that ritual and made changes. That’s also w

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Personal Statement

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

Youth for Impact Project is my most meaningful activity as it brings me a step closer to my future goal of founding my own project.  I love how this project operates: the way it encourages everyone

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Why WPI

“My marriage is in next month so I give you this specialty cake as a wish”  That girl ran away but the scent of the cake was still there. Bittersweet. At her age, I was playing with dolls and cook

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There are just under 4,000 4-year colleges and universities in the United States. Being as specific as possible, what interests you most about Davidson College? Stephen Curry was the one who introduce me to Davidson College. But, researching more about the school, it is both mental and physical support from the community that attracts me the most. The way Davidson College Presbyterian Church (DPCP) bakes cookies for students during exams really touched my heart. And I’m no doubt excited to experience the tradition: Cookie Study Break. Myers-Briggs Tests is a way Davidson College use to find student compatible roommate. And it is impressive to me that a school does not only care about academic quality but also life quality and network. Spiritual life here varies with churches of all religions and supportive associations. Last but not least is the support from my direct professor, I heard many reviews that professors hold office hours in Union to give students extra help and attend all the events or activities to maintain a close bond.  Moreover, Davidson College displayed what a family should have: the bond of trust. Instead of being forced to follow the rule, we have our mutual responsibility to refrain from cheating and lying. It’s exciting that everyone is a part of that “mission” and tries to protect the “king”: Honor Code. The Union seems like our main palace where all kinds of fun socials are hosted — from Spring Holics to midnight pancake breakfasts. With all the reasons below, I feel connected and look forward to being a part of Davidson College. Davidson encourages students to explore curiosities in and out of the classroom. What is a topic, activity or idea that excites you? Tell us why. Examples may include hobbies, books, interactions, music, podcasts, movies, etc. (250-300 words) 6 AM: Facial cleanser 6:15 AM: Makeup 11 AM, 4 PM, and 8 PM: Reapply makeup 10 PM: Deep cleansing Common Application

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EDUCATION VNU - HCM High School for the Gifted Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Honors Class Class of 2023 • 10 th Grade GPA: 8.9 out of 10 • 11 th Grade GPA: 9.0 out of 10 Tran Dai Nghia High School for the Gifted Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Honors Intergrated Class Class of 2020 • 9 th Grade GPA: 9.2 out of 10 EXTRA - CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Youth Lab for Social Innovation, Miyork Research Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam An academic research project oriented towards community creativity for high school students Researcher/Founding member Aug 2021 - Present • Surveyed 600 samples and analyzed data for 3 qualitative researches on first quartile on international journalisms, WoS, and SCOPUS. • Moderated Facebook group “Nghien cuu 101” (eng title: Research 101) for 1000+ members to share their experience research ba sed on the Peer - to - peer learning model. SAIGON.ECSTATIC Shop Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam A stationery shop aim s at supporting student segmentation by providing competitive price. Co - founder/Head of Research & Developing Department Jul 2021 - Present • Researched potential customers & market to develop long - term business strategies. • Designed cost - efficient e - commerce segments, generating $2000 profit. Gia Dinh Start - Up Club Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Start - Up club is the social support for youths to buil d on each other’s experience and run a real business. Vice - President/Head of Human Resources Ju n 2021 – Present • Or ganized weekly meetings to equip 30 members with business - related knowledge & office skill. • Generated $120,000 for 10 startups by selling high - end products. Youth For Impact Project by AIESEC Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam AIESEC's project to develop leadership ability through training sessions and practical experiences Ambassador May 2021 – Jul 2022 • Executed negotiation with 10 sponsors and generated a sponsorship of $5000 and venue . • Reached the highest total of 5,000,000 views in one month on the project’s official Facebook page. • Organized a 7 - day summer camp “Breaking Virtual Limits” to equip 200 campers with knowledge and skill to have bet ter future orientation . ACADEMIC ACHIVEMENTS

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Prompt Selection Prompt 1 Please respond to one of the prompts in 350-650 words below.

“Congratulations to our winner! 3 minutes and 5 seconds” I’m so happy that I burst into tears. I have become the fastest cub in the field of shoelaces. This must be the most breakthrough achievement

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Short Answer Essay

In my imagination, my day at Darthmouth starts at 7 am a scenic mountain view in East Wheelock House. Then, I will have a discussion with Professor Soroush Vosoughi in COSC 74 course after reading h

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Be yourself

“My marriage is in next month so I give you this specialty cake as a wish”  The girl with a shiny smile ran away but the scent of the cake was still there. Bittersweet. At her age, I was playing wit

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Selection What excites you? Short Response Essay

“Tho” (English: Rabbit) is my nickname at home and also the first word I learned to speak. Growing up a little bit, my mom bought a photobook and taught me the name of some familiar animals, which

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Optional 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?

Enrolling as an international student, I believe in a diverse community where learning with and from each other fosters discussion and discovery. As Macalester College is in close proximity to the U

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Identity Question: We fully acknowledge application forms like this often require people to categorize their race, ethnicity, gender, and/or other identities by checking boxes. Two of Macalester's four values are Multiculturalism and Internationalism and one way we try to live these values is providing students space to express their identities "beyond a check box." You may use this space to help us better understand the importance of one or more identities in your life and how they might shape your worldview.

“My marriage is in next month so I give you this specialty cake as a wish”  The girl with a shiny smile ran away but the scent of the cake was still there. Bittersweet. At her age, I was playing w

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How did you first learn about Lehigh University and what motivated you to apply?

When I search for colleges with a Business Analytics program, I first learned about Lehigh University. With the curricular flexibility and LehighSiliconValley program, Lehigh will enable me to unlea

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Community

“Could you buy this? Help me please?” - the girl with a shiny smile ran away but I stood still for a while, looking at her shadow fade away into the dark of the market. It could be handmade keycha

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With which one of TCU’s core values do you most align and why?

“My marriage is in next month so I give you this specialty cake as a wish”  That girl ran away but the scent of the cake was still there. Bittersweet. At her age, I was playing with dolls and cook

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Describe how you have contributed to an inclusive environment.

“Girls shouldn’t run business”’ As a Vice-President of the Gia Dinh Entrepreneurship Club, I had heard that a million times. In weekly meetings, members absent due to family restrictions became fa

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disciplinary violation at any educational institution you have attended from 9th grade (or the international equivalent) forward, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct, that resulted in your probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion from the institution? No Criminal History No Decision Disclaimer I understand and agree that TCU may rescind its admission decision at

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Writing Prompt 4 VU Writing Supplement

6 AM: Facial cleanser 6:15 AM: Makeup 11 AM, 4 PM, and 8 PM: Reapply makeup 13 10 PM: Deep cleansing I strictly followed this routine with all the best-sellers products until the day my face b

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Why VU

To me, home is more a feeling than a place. It should be the place that builds the basic foundation to grow for not only myself but also the community. It should be the place where I feel safe wan

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