Write an essay about 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. (Max 650 words)

One push, hook yarn, pull through, two push, hook yarn, pull through... As I steadily count the rows and stitches, my hands fall into a rhythm and the Knocker seems to crochet itself.   I understand t

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What is the most significant challenge that society faces today? (Max 50 words)

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How did you spend your last two summers? (Max 50 words)

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What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed? (Max 50 words)

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Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities, a job you hold, or responsibilities you have for your family. (Max 50 words)

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Name one thing you are looking forward to experiencing at Stanford. (Max 50 words)

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The Stanford community is deeply curious and driven to learn in and out of the classroom. Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you genuinely excited about learning. (Max 250 words)

Imagine a patient with a chronic disease, like hypertension or cancer, walking into a clinic to seek treatment. Determining which genes are responsible could reveal the root cause of their condition a

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Virtually all of Stanford's undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate – and us – get to know you better. (Max 250 words)

Dear Future Roommate, I can’t wait to meet you! I’m used to hilly [Place Redacted] and its constant rain (fun fact: it rains more here than in Seattle), so I’m excited for sunny California and more t

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Tell us about something that is meaningful to you and why. (Max 250 words)

While traveling to Lebanon to meet my grandfather for the first time, I was struck by the terrible disparity between the rich and the poor. Beirut was once known as the Paris of the Middle East, but y

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Tell us more about why this field of study at MIT appeals to you. (Max 100 words)

Imagine a patient with a chronic disease walking into a clinic to seek treatment. Determining which genes are responsible through machine learning could reveal the root cause of their condition and en

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Describe the world you come from; for example, your family, school, community, city, or town. How has that world shaped your dreams and aspirations? (Max 250 words)

One of my earliest memories is pouring over National Geographic magazines with my older brother. As I examined the photographs and illustrations, he attempted to explain the intricacies of the solar s

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We know you lead a busy life, full of activities, many of which are required of you. Tell us about something you do for the pleasure of it. (Max 250 words)

As I dip my nib into a rainbow of inks, the words begin to dance across the page, gracefully swirling from margin to margin. Falling into the rhythm of the strokes—pressure on the downstroke, gentle o

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At MIT, we bring people together to better the lives of others. MIT students work to improve their communities in different ways, from tackling the world's biggest challenges to being a good friend. Describe one way in which you have contributed to your community, whether in your family, the classroom, your neighborhood, etc. (Max 250 words)

To me, breast cancer hits a personal note. My grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-grandfather all died of breast cancer, and my aunt was recently diagnosed with it. As someone who is passionate

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Tell us about a significant challenge you've faced or something that didn't go according to plan that you feel comfortable sharing. How did you manage the situation? (Max 250 words)

Asked to lead a discussion on a topic of my choice in Sophomore English, I chose to discuss contraception as a means of population control. I entered class confident that I knew the answer to the ques

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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? (Max 350 words)

Imagine a patient with a chronic disease, like hypertension or cancer, walking into a clinic to seek treatment. Determining which genes are responsible could reveal the root cause of their condition a

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Briefly elaborate on an activity, organization, work experience, or hobby that has been particularly meaningful to you. (Max 200 words)

“Eyes on the bun in front of you!” During thirteen years of ballet classes, this was the command most frequently drilled by my teacher. “Eyes on the bun in front of you” meant carefully watching the d

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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? (Max 350 words)

What would a tenth grader do if asked to lead a discussion on a topic of their choice, and they chose to discuss contraception? And not just contraception as a general topic, but as a means of populat

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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. (Max 350 words)

Beirut was once known as the Paris of the Middle East, but years of war transformed it into a polluted metropolis, home to many refugees. When travelling to Lebanon to meet my grandfather for the firs

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What is a new skill you would like to learn in college? (Max 50 words)

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What brings you joy? (Max 50 words)

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What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment? (Max 50 words)

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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. (Max 300 words)

“Eyes on the bun in front of you!” During thirteen years of ballet classes, this was the command most frequently drilled by my dance teacher. Whether during barre, center, or repertoire, the instructi

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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? (Max 550 words)

Imagine a patient with a common disease, like diabetes or hypertension, walking into a clinic and having their genome sequenced. Assembling their genome will offer the possibility of personalized medi

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Tell us about a time or experience in which you encountered failure. (Max 250 words)

Inspired by a biology lecture about transplantation, a field pioneered in my hometown of [Place Redacted], I embarked on an independent research project combining my passions for math and biology to t

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Tell us about a life situation, media story, or topic – beyond or outside of a classroom or formal assignment – that has captivated you, inspired your curiosity, and lead you to delve more deeply into learning about a subject on your own. (Max 250 words)

My path to Computational Biology began when I traveled to Lebanon to meet my paternal grandfather for the first time, followed by a trip to Dubai to visit my uncle. Beirut used to be a beautiful city,

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Tell us about how you have collaborated with and worked together within a small group of your peers on some task or endeavor in the past, or about how you imagine you will work with your Caltech peers in the future. (Max 250 words)

“Eyes on the bun in front of you!” During thirteen years of ballet classes, this command was constantly drilled by my teacher. This meant carefully watching the dancer ahead of me, ensuring synchronic

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What academic areas are you interested in exploring in college? (Max 200 words)

Imagine a patient with a common disease, like diabetes or hypertension, walking into a clinic and receiving the most effective treatment because of access to the patient’s genetic profile. The field o

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Reflect on a personal experience where you intentionally expanded your cultural awareness. (Max 150 words)

Several years ago, I traveled to Lebanon to meet my grandfather for the first time. Beirut was once considered the Paris of the Middle East, but war transformed it into a polluted metropolis, home to

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Students in Arts and Sciences embrace the opportunity to delve into multifaceted academic interests, embodying in 21st century terms Ezra Cornell’s “any person…any study” founding vision. Tell us about the areas of study you are excited to explore, and specifically why you wish to pursue them in our College. (Max 650 words)

One of my earliest memories is poring over National Geographic with my older brother Zachary. As I examined the photographs, he explained the intricacies of the solar system and the mysteries of the d

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Your intellectual life may extend beyond the academic requirements of your particular school. Please use the space below to list additional intellectual activities that you have not mentioned or detailed elsewhere in your application. These could include, but are not limited to, supervised or self-directed projects not done as school work, training experiences, online courses not run by your school, or summer academic or research programs not described elsewhere. (Max 150 words)

I performed a two-year project on the molecular causes of transplant rejection using multidimensional statistical analysis of transcriptional data. I was selected as a 2021 International Science and E

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

“Eyes on the bun in front of you!” During thirteen years of ballet classes, this was my teacher’s most frequent command. This meant carefully watching the dancer ahead of me, ensuring synchronicity be

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