Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?

Fallen men dotted the maple and mahogany landscape. Their commander had taken my soldiers hostage, never to see the battlefield again. When I visited my [Name Redacted] three years ago, he introduced

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Most significant challenge society faces

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Last two summers

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Historical moment or event

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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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One thing you are looking forward to at Stanford

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Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you excited about learning

Hunched over my laptop, I stared blankly at a simulation of a horse consuming haybales. In an attempt to understand a newly released NVIDIA artificial intelligence algorithm, I coded a game. The gam

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Note to future roommate Join me, and together, we rule the cosmos with our newly acquired LEGO Death Star! As a Lego geek, I sincerely hope — seriously, from the bottom of my heart — that you’ll join me for all-nighters serving under Emperor Palpatine, assembling 4016-piece Star Wars Lego sets in our dorm.

Or, we could play chess until our heads become hot. Then, we could go to Coupa Cafe at the Green Library to catch up on homework and drink Chai Latte or Boba Tea.  I have a huge obsession with codin

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Something meaningful to you and why

Ever since my [Name Redacted] passed away due to organ failure, I looked for opportunities to assist those affected by the pandemic. I experienced firsthand how devastating it felt to not be able to v

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Additional Intellectual Experiences

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List the titles of the required readings from academic courses that you enjoyed most during secondary/high school.

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List the titles of the books, essays, poetry, short stories or plays you read outside of academic courses that you enjoyed most during secondary/high school.

The Wind Up Bird Chronicle Kafka on the Shore 1Q84 Norwegian Wood 1984 Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie Notes from Underground The Idiot Crime and Punishment The Meta

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We’re interested in learning about some of the ways that you explore your interests. List some resources and outlets that you enjoy, including but not limited to websites, publications,  journals, podcasts, social media accounts, lectures, museums, movies, music, or other content with which you regularly engage.

I love going to this one bookstore near me, Prince Books, in Norfolk. Podcasts:  - Hotel Bar Sessions - Drunken Philosophy Movies:  - The Pursuit of Happiness - Taxi Driver - La Haine

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A hallmark of the Columbia experience is being able to learn and live in a community with a wide range of perspectives. How do you or would you learn from and contribute to diverse, collaborative communities?

I moved to [Place Redacted] at the end of elementary school. At the beginning of my senior year, I was nominated by my school for the Posse Foundation scholarship, a tuition award given to students wi

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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.

Not only is Columbia one of the only schools that offers the possibility of both an undergraduate major in Computer Science and minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation , Columbia Engineering’s unique

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For applicants to Columbia Engineering, please tell us what from your current and past experiences (either academic or personal) attracts you specifically to the areas of study that you previously noted in the application.

My [Name Redacted] recently passed away earlier this year due to organ failure. Because of the ongoing pandemic, medical professionals in his area were limited, which delayed the delivery of his treat

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Why do these areas appeal to you?

My [Name Redacted] passed away earlier this year due to organ failure. Because of the pandemic, medical professionals in his area were limited, which delayed his treatment. Since then, I have dedica

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Why Yale

Yale’s unrivaled support for undergraduate research is the main reason that compelled me to apply. I would love to apply for Yale’s STARS and Summer Research Fellowship Program to conduct research in

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Essays

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Chosen essay

B Ever since my [Name Redacted] passed away due to organ failure, I looked for opportunities to assist those affected by the pandemic. I experienced firsthand how devastating it felt to not be able

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Arts and Sciences Response

Fallen men dotted the maple and mahogany landscape. Their commander had taken my soldiers hostage, never to see the battlefield again. When I visited my [Name Redacted] three years ago, he introduce

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Why Duke?

Duke is the only school that I visualize myself comfortably taking strides and making advancements towards my goal of expanding global access to healthcare through computational approaches. Not only i

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Share a Perspective Response

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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. (200-250 words)

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Brown’s culture fosters a community in which students challenge the ideas of others and have their ideas challenged in return, promoting a deeper and clearer understanding of the complex issues confronting society. This active engagement in dialogue is as present outside the classroom as it is in academic spaces. Tell us about a time you were challenged by a perspective that differed from your own. How did you respond? (200-250 words)

I moved to [Place Redacted] at the end of elementary school. At the beginning of my senior year, I was nominated by my school for the Posse Foundation scholarship, a tuition award given to students wi

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Brown students care deeply about their work and the world around them. Students find contentment, satisfaction, and meaning in daily interactions and major discoveries. Whether big or small, mundane or spectacular, tell us about something that brings you joy. (200-250 words)

Ever since my [Name Redacted] passed away due to organ failure, I looked for opportunities to assist those affected by the pandemic. I experienced firsthand how devastating it felt to not be able to v

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Most students choose 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 this area of study? (300 word maximum)

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Many students pursue college for a specific degree, career opportunity or personal goal. Whichever it may be, learning will be critical to achieve your ultimate goal. As you think ahead to the process of learning during your college years, how will you define a successful college experience? (300 word maximum)

Initially, I always tried to take the safest route possible. As a freshman, there was a group of seniors at my high school that was admitted into their dream schools and attributed their “success” to

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Consider your application as a whole. What do you personally want to emphasize about your application for the admission committee’s consideration? Highlight something that’s important to you or something you haven’t had a chance to share. Tell us, don’t show us (no websites please). (300 word maximum)

I'd love for you to take my two research abstracts into strong consideration. After my [Name Redacted] passed, I have been increasingly interested in machine learning techniques to automate pathologic

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