Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

I was lying on the ground, feeling exhausted. I was breathing heavily, and my heart was pounding. In my mind, there was only one question: DID I MAKE IT? Endurance sports have always been my passion.

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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

Think of two cars moving against each other and both moving with 90% of the speed of light. Imagine that you are in one of those cars. Then, won’t it look like the other car is moving with 180% of the

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Note to future roommate Dear Future Roommate,

Some positive traits so that you don’t lose hope right from the beginning: I keep everything tidy and clean, so don’t worry about that. I’m quite easygoing, so we’ll probably get along pretty well.

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Something meaningful to you and why

A year ago, I was writing a paper with my mentor Stanislav Harizanov, and I was trying to prove that it’s impossible to tile a quadrant with L polyominoes.  This was an open problem at the time, and i

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Why Duke?

During high school, research has brought me a lot of joy, and at Duke, I’ll continue doing it within the math research programs. In particular, I’m very interested in the DOmath program. In contrast t

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Share a Perspective Response

What family has taught me: Relationships with people My mom has told me that when I’m in a conversation, I should always know how each person feels, even if their words don’t express it evidently.

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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)

Math has been my biggest passion for as long as I can remember. I have worked and improved in it all my life by doing research, preparing for competitions, and reading literature. What I really like a

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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 love meat because it’s delicious and healthy. However, in one recent conversation, one vegetarian girl challenged my beliefs. She claimed that meat was unhealthy.  Debates always excite me. I’m cu

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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)

Over two years ago, I was introduced to armwrestling, a sport combining raw physical power and technique. I fell in love with it because it strengthens some unusual parts of the body, such as tendons,

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Extracurricular Activity and Work Experience Briefly elaborate on an activity, organization, work experience, or hobby that has been particularly meaningful to you. (Please respond in about 150 words)

This summer, I participated in the Research Science Institute, one of the most prestigious STEM research programs for high school students in the world. In those amazing six weeks, I conducted researc

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Your Voice Please respond to each question in an essay of about 250 words. At Princeton, we value diverse perspectives and the ability to have respectful dialogue about difficult issues. Share a time when you had a conversation with a person or a group of people about a difficult topic. What insight did you gain, and how would you incorporate that knowledge into your thinking in the future?

Me and my friend Adriana discussing the health of professional athletes: I thought that all professional athletes have health problems because they put extreme stress on their bodies for years, whil

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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.

My friends and I have been hiking in the mountains for more than six years. We got to know the local routes, how to lead groups, and how to organize hikes. In the summer of 2020, I realized it was tim

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More About You Please respond to each question in 50 words or fewer. There are no right or wrong answers. Be yourself! What is a new skill you would like to learn in college?

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What brings you joy?

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What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment?

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Which degree would you most likely pursue at Princeton? Your choice is not binding in any way: A.B. As a research institution that also prides itself on its liberal arts curriculum, Princeton allows students to explore areas across the humanities and the arts, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. What academic areas most pique your curiosity, and how do the programs offered at Princeton suit your particular interests? (Please respond in about 250 words)

Math has been my biggest passion for as long as I can remember. I have worked and improved in it all my life by doing research, preparing for competitions, and reading literature. What I really like a

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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.

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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. Youtube channels:

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell, Numberphile, 3Blue1Brown, Veritasium The Vegan Cyclist, Global Cycling Network, Lanterne Rouge, NorCal Cycling Global Armwrestling, ARMBETS TV, Larry Wheels Total Run

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Movies and Series:

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Websites:

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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?

My friends and I have been hiking in the mountains for more than six years. We got to know the local routes, how to lead groups, and how to organize hikes. In the summer of 2020, we decided to share w

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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.

During high school, research has brought me a lot of joy, and at Columbia, I will continue doing it within the math research programs. In particular, I’m very interested in the CSUREMM program because

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For applicants to Columbia College, 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 earliest memory is from the age of 3: my kindergarten teacher gave me the task to write one row with each number from 1 to 10. To her surprise, I wrote a few more numbers after 10 and ended up at t

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''Why Northwestern'' Statement : While other parts of your application give us a sense of who you are, we are also excited to hear more about how you see yourself engaging with the larger Northwestern community. In 300 words or less, help us understand how you might engage specific resources, opportunities, and/or communities here. We are curious about what these specifics are, as well as how they may enrich your time at Northwestern and beyond. Do you plan to complete the ''Why Northwestern'' Statement? (We strongly encourage a response, as your answer will help us connect the dots across your application to imagine what kind of college student you might become.) Yes "Why Northwestern" Statement:

During my high school years, research has brought me a lot of joy, so going into college, I want to continue doing it. However, in most universities, there are only summer research programs that I wou

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Preferred start term Fall 2022 Admission plan Regular Decision Preferred testing plan Yes, consider my standardized test scores. What test scores do you want to be considered? Consider my SAT test scores only. Previously applied No School Specific Fee Waivers N/A Financial aid Yes Gender Identity Man Do you identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community? No Religion Atheist Additional Personal Information What family has taught me:

Attitude towards life My dad says: the only way to make life interesting is to go all-in on something and see where it will take you . Indeed, going all-in on something is risky, but we can’t expect

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Primary Academic Interest Mathematics Additional Academic Interest Computer Science Additional Academic Interest Engineering Do you expect to submit an optional arts supplement for consideration? No Research Project

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Mentor Assoc. Prof. Stanislav Harizanov was my mentor (Institute of Information and Communication Technologies). The research was conducted from early November to late December and from late February to early April mainly in my home and the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics. Research The research has been submitted to these competitions: HSSIMI Winter Conference 2021 (Gold medal), HSSIMI Spring Conference 2021 (Gold medal), UchiBAN Conference 2021 (1st place). Significant Activity or Work

This summer, I participated in the Research Science Institute, one of the most prestigious STEM research programs for high school students in the world. In those amazing six weeks, I conducted researc

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What academic program at Harvard interests you? Mathematics Specific field(s) of study Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics On a scale of 1 (absolutely certain) to 5 (very likely to change), how definite do you consider your academic plans to be? 2 On a scale of 1 (absolutely certain) to 5 (very likely to change), how definite do you consider your vocational plans to be? 3 On a scale of 1 (absolutely certain) to 5 (very likely to change), how definite are your extracurricular and/or athletic interests? 1 Are you applying for the dual degree program with the New England Conservatory? No Are you applying for the dual degree program with Berklee College of Music? No Online Coursework No Additional Intellectual Experiences

Sports Science  In the last three years, I have dedicated a substantial amount of my time learning about training methods in competitive sports. I have done this by reading articles and books and wa

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Activity 1 Track/Cross-Country Intended level of participation (sports) Intercollegiate Activity 2 Swimming/Diving Intended level of participation (sports) Club/Intramural/Recreational Activity 3 Community Service Activity 4 Volleyball Intended level of participation (sports) Club/Intramural/Recreational EC Essay

This summer, I participated in the Research Science Institute, one of the most prestigious STEM research programs for high school students in the world. In those amazing six weeks, I conducted researc

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Applying from outside US/Canada Yes If interviews are available in your area have you had or have you scheduled an admissions interview? No, but I plan to do so. What specific plan do you have, if any, for using the education you hope to receive?

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Extracurricular Activities

Over two years ago, I was introduced to armwrestling, a sport combining raw physical power and technique. I fell in love with it because it strengthens some unusual parts of the body, such as tendons,

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As of this moment, what academic areas seem to fit your interests or goals most comfortably? Please indicate up to three. Mathematics Other Academic Interests? Applied Mathematics Other Academic Interests? Computer Science and Mathematics Why do these areas appeal to you?

Math has been my biggest passion for as long as I can remember. I have worked and improved in it all my life by doing research, preparing for competitions, and reading literature. Unlike other fields

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Why Yale

Going to Yale, I’m very excited to meet professor Richard Kenyon. Both of us have strong interests in Discrete Geometry and Probability, so hopefully, I’ll have the opportunity to work with him on som

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1.What inspires you? I am inspired by people who achieve things that were considered impossible: Kittinger jumping from over 100000 feet, Kipchoge running a marathon under 2 hours, and Musk vertically landing a rocket. 2.You are teaching a Yale course. What is it called? Debunking the Myths: In this course, I focus on refuting conventional beliefs such as milk is unhealthy for adults, Africans have a genetic advantage in running, and people will overpopulate the Earth 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 and what would you ask them to discuss? I will invite Vincent Viola – the founder of Virtu Financial – to talk about the future of algorithmic trading, how AI will affect the field, and whether the trader profession will disappear. 4. Yale students embrace the concept of ‘and’ rather than ‘or’, pursuing arts and sciences, tradition and innovation, defined goals and surprising detours. What is an example of an “and” that you embrace? Smarts and Sport: Sports offer health benefits and enhance learning ability. Studies show that physical activity increases hormones, which improve spatial memory. It’s likely that jocks are smart too. Essays

Think of two cars moving toward each other and both moving with 90% of the speed of light. Imagine that you are in one of those cars. Then, won’t it look like the other car is moving with 180% of the

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