Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.

The morning sun beats down on my face, as consistent and relentless as the hum of cicadas familiar to any true Georgian. In the 100-degree weather, the last thing I want to do is slip on the clunky, d

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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)

Sea spray aerosol is a process in which crashing waves create bubbles that rise to the surface of the sea and burst, releasing thousands of small nanoparticles full of water, salt, and organic matter.

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

When it comes to art galleries, I’m a man on a mission, desperately taking in every single painting and sculpture. But during my summer campus visit to New Haven, I saw Yalies walking around, carefull

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Yale short takes, (200 characters or less each) 1. What inspires you? 2. You are teaching a new Yale course. What is it called? 3. Yale’s residential colleges regularly host conversations with guests representing a wide range of experiences and accomplishments. What person, past or present, would you invite to speak? What would you ask them to discuss? 4. What is something about you that is not included anywhere else in your application?

1. I’m inspired by music and comedy. I like to think they both represent the peak of human achievement; there’s nothing more energizing than a genuine laugh or tears from a moving performance. 2. A So

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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 250 words or fewer.)

When my mom dropped me off at my first-ever robotics meeting, she was convinced I had the wrong address; a small, deserted bike shop stood before us. But beyond the abandoned bike racks and air pumps

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Briefly elaborate on an activity, organization work experience, or hobby that has been particularly meaningful to you. (Please respond in 150 words or fewer.)

My school has always been stuck in a scientific paradox. Many of our graduates enter college as a motivated group of future doctors, nurses, and scientists, but their lack of exposure to STEM sometime

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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. (Please respond in 250 words or fewer).

Climate change is not, and never will be, solved by wealthy politicians. In my opinion, the lofty goals of the Paris Accord, etc. stand as empty promises to the citizens of the world. Governments will

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Please respond to each question in 50 words or fewer. There are no right or wrong answers. Be yourself! 1. What is a new skill you would like to learn in college? 2. What brings you joy? 3. What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment?

1. I’d love to explore the world of comedy. Whether it be improv, writing, theater, or something else entirely, I’d like to broaden the ways that I can make people laugh. I also plan on learning Hindi

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