The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? (650 words)

Jittery thoughts raced through my head, foiling my every effort to listen to my partner and rehearse my own arguments. Sure enough, when I took the podium and stammered through my eight-minute case, I

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Columbia students take an active role in improving their community, whether in their residence hall, classes or throughout New York City. Their actions, small or large, work to positively impact the lives of others. Share one contribution that you have made to your family, school, friend group or another community that surrounds you. (200 words)

Sometime between exchanging emails with a coach in Kyrgyzstan and a student in Brazil this past May, I was struck by how surreal it felt to be hosting a virtual international math competition in the t

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Why are you interested in attending Columbia University? (200 words)

My passions have brought me to Columbia for much of my life, and these experiences remain front-of-mind as I apply today as an aspiring public policymaker. I’ve relished some of my most formative deb

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For applicants to Columbia College, tell us what from your current and past experiences (either academic or personal) attracts you specifically to the field or fields of study that you noted in the Application Data section. If you are currently undecided, please write about any field or fields in which you may have an interest at this time. (200 words)

Family. Friends. Teachers. Values. In addition to these indispensable sources of motivation and empowerment in my life, a fifth has proven life-changing for me, as well — nonprofit organizations. [Org

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Option 1: The first-year Entry—a thoughtfully constructed residential microcosm of the student community that’s a defining part of the Williams experience—brings together students from around the world with different perspectives, interests and backgrounds. Imagine having a late-night conversation with your Entrymates about a community that you value. Describe that community and why it’s important to you. (300 words)

I’m a Queens kid — born in [Place Redacted], raised in [Place Redacted]. Though I make it to Manhattan on occasion (every weekday, but not anymore now that school is remote), the New York locales I id

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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 attract you? (200 words)

I knew even as a fifth grader that [Organization Redacted] would open doors for me in life-changing ways. My older brother [Name Redacted], a [Organization Redacted] alum and UNC Robertson Scholar, ta

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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. Real people are reading your application, and we want to do our best to understand and appreciate the real people applying to Duke. (250 words)

I’m a Queens kid — born in [Place Redacted], raised in [Place Redacted]. Though I make it to Manhattan on occasion (every weekday, but not anymore now that school is remote), the New York locales I id

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1. Everyone belongs to many different communities and/or groups defined by (among other things) shared geography, religion, ethnicity, income, cuisine, interest, race, ideology, or intellectual heritage. Choose one of the communities to which you belong, and describe that community and your place within it. (300 words)

I have kept a journal since I was 12, chronicling everything from the microaggressions I have experienced at [School Redacted] to late-night, deep discussions with friends. In doing so, journaling has

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Prompt: Describe the unique qualities that attract you to the specific undergraduate College or School (including preferred admission and dual degree programs) to which you are applying at the University of Michigan. How would that curriculum support your interests? (550 words)

When I first heard about the Social Venture Fund during Ross All-Access Weekend, I was thrilled to see further evidence of Ross’ mission to build a better world through business. As Ross students disc

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Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (150 words)

I was dismayed to find out as a sophomore that I had been placed on the [School Redacted] Math Team’s “B Team” for the year’s first competition. Having long excelled at math, I knew that I must have b

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Brown’s Open Curriculum allows students to explore broadly while also diving deeply into their academic pursuits. Tell us about an academic interest (or interests) that excites you, and how you might use the Open Curriculum to pursue it. (250 words)

Family. Friends. Teachers. Values. On top of these indispensable sources of empowerment in my life, a fifth has long proven life-changing for me, as well — nonprofit organizations. [Organization Redac

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At Brown, you will learn as much from your peers outside the classroom as in academic spaces. How will you contribute to the Brown community? (250 words)

I am excited to nurture my nascent interests in nonprofits, public policy, and community building through the Swearer Center at Brown. I see no better opportunity to acclimate myself into college life

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Tell us about a place or community you call home. How has it shaped your perspective? (250 words)

I’m a Queens kid — born in [Place Redacted], raised in [Place Redacted]. Though I make it to Manhattan on occasion (every weekday, but not anymore now that school is remote), the New York locales I id

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