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I used to think that there were two kinds of people in this world: people who walk normally, and people from New York. New Yorkers, regardless of race, ethnicity, social status or education, share one

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Why do these areas appeal to you?

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Why Yale

My interest in Yale began in my sophomore year of high school when I was accepted to the Yale Young Global Scholars summer program. Unfortunately, the program was cancelled due to COVID-19, but would

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Essays

In the fall of 2020, a conversation with a computer science classmate, coupled with a relative’s diagnosis with colon cancer, inspired us to develop an AI-based medical imaging software, Alexis-1. We

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Chosen essay A. Being raised in a household deeply rooted in my father’s Mexican heritage, I have always been taught to be proud of who I am, but growing up I often found that difficult. Whether it be in classrooms or on hockey teams, I often found myself surrounded by people who didn’t look like me. My darker complexion and particularly my bushier eyebrows made me an easy target for opponents’ and classmates’ gibes. This ridicule often drove me to extremes, changing how I dressed or talked in hopes of matching my peers’ definitions of normal.

When I arrived at [School Redacted], I found myself in a sea of people from all different backgrounds and places. I was suddenly in a community that embraced the things that made me unique instead of

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Why Duke?

I have a wide range of interests, from organic chemistry and artificial intelligence to business and economics to an unexplainable fascination with Renaissance Era Europe. Although all are drastically

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We are looking for passionate students to join our diverse community of scholars, researchers, and artists. Answer this question, which corresponds to the school/program you selected above, in a half page or roughly 250 words. College of Arts and Sciences - What work of art, music, science, mathematics, literature, or other media has surprised, unsettled, or inspired you, and in what way?

The Black Mirror episode titled “The Entire History of You” is set in a world where a piece of technology called the Grain stores all of a person’s memories. The benefits of the Grain include being ab

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I love stargazing. On a warm summer night, looking up at the vastness of outer space gives me both an unsettling and exciting feeling. When I look into the seemingly endless cosmos, I realize I am a s

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Why these Majors

UMass’s strong engineering and economics programs make it a perfect match with my STEM background. Throughout high school, I’ve taken a diverse range of classes with the goal of learning new strategie

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Reasons for applying

I identified my aptitude for engineering very early on in my high school career, and so when the time came to start looking at colleges, Wake Forest’s unique engineering program intrigues me. At [Scho

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1b. Explain how a book you’ve read has helped you to understand the world’s complexity. (150 words)

Red Rising, set in the distant future where humans have colonized the solar system, is centered around a strict color-based class system. On the bottom are Reds, billions of humans subjected to overwo

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2. Tell us more about the topic that most engages your intellectual curiosity. (150 words)

The butterfly effect has always been an idea that deeply intrigues me and makes me wonder about the significance of my actions. On one hand, there’s the extreme scenarios where a butterfly’s wingbeat

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Throughout my life, I’ve had constant exposure to ways I could help my community. Growing up in New York City, and now going to school in Franklin County, MA, I’ve lived in places where food insecurit

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<br><br>Why do you want to call Villanova your new home and become part of our community?

I would be proud to call Villanova my home for two reasons. Villanova’s incredibly strong engineering program aligns with my interest in mechanical and computer engineering. Throughout high-school, I’

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Penn Main Essay 1

I was able to identify my aptitude for business and mathematics very early on in my high school career. I have taken a diverse range of classes in hopes of acquiring new skills to apply in courses tha

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Penn Main Essay 2

At [School Redacted], I’m in a sea of diverse people with different identities and perspectives. Through my experiences over the last three years with my community, I’ve found that every piece of some

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Short Answer Essay

When I look at Dartmouth, I see exactly the same qualities that made me fall in love with [School Redacted]. I see a beautiful campus that melts into the surrounding valley. I see the opportunity to c

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Short Response Essay

In the fall of 2020, a conversation with a computer science classmate, coupled with a relative’s diagnosis with colon cancer, inspired us to develop an AI-based medical imaging software, Alexis-1. We

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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

In my junior year, I took Organic Chemistry. Throughout the term we studied molecular synthesis and reaction types, so for our final project, we were asked to present on syntheses of a useful molecule

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Note to future roommate

Dear Future Roommate, At first, you’ll probably think I’m a “keep my cards close to my chest and go with the flow kind of person,” but I’ll clear that up ahead of time. Don’t get me wrong, I totally

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Something meaningful to you and why

In the fall of 2020, a conversation with a computer science classmate, coupled with a relative’s diagnosis with colon cancer, inspired us to develop an AI-based medical imaging software, Alexis-1. We

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Additional Intellectual Experiences

In the fall of 2020, a conversation with a computer science classmate coupled with a relative’s diagnosis with colon cancer, inspired us to develop an AI-based medical imaging software, Alexis-1. We f

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EC Essay

In my 9th-grade year at [School Redacted], I wanted to try something new. My advisor and dorm resident were the assistant rowing coaches, so in the spring, I gave rowing a shot. I didn’t look like a r

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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)

My 9th-grade year at [School Redacted], I wanted to try something new. On move-in day, I met my dorm resident, Mr. Chapin, and my advisor, Mr. Morris, who were the two assistant rowing coaches. After

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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?

The LED lights are set to blue, that’s the “deep talk” color that we have. The color helps Jacob and I let our emotions out, opening conversations reflecting the thoughts of open hearts. The type of w

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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.

Throughout my life, I’ve had constant exposure to community service opportunities. Growing up in New York and now going to [School Redacted], I’ve always been in places where food insecurity is an iss

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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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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)

Through my 9th and 10th grade years, I felt as though I had a much stronger connection to STEM subjects than the humanities. Things in STEM classes just “clicked” for me in a way that comparatively ma

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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)

Throughout my ninth and tenth grade years, I felt as though I had a much stronger connection to my STEM courses than any others. I pushed myself in these fields, taking the hardest courses [School Red

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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)

In my 9th-grade year at [School Redacted], a close friend of mine came to me for help. To put it simply, Jacob told me he was depressed. A flurry of thoughts went through my head, the most prominent b

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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) I open the front door, hug my parents, and bring my bags back to my room. Stepping over a small rug that proclaims, “Welcome to Rangerstown,” I’m transported back in time, back into my childhood bedroom.

Next to the door, a calendar is pinned on the wall, for three years diligently reminding me that Father’s Day is on Sunday June 17th, 2018. All around the room lay countless LEGO sets, tactfully assem

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Extracurricular Activities

In my 9th-grade year at [School Redacted], I wanted to try something new. On move-in day, I met my dorm resident, Mr. Chapin, and my advisor, Mr. Morris, who were, in a stroke of fate, the two assista

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How do you hope a Notre Dame education and experience will transform your mind and heart?

Notre Dame’s exceptional engineering program will allow me to pursue my enthusiasm for STEM while maintaining a strong dedication to service. Throughout my high school experience, I’ve taken a diverse

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2. What is meaningful to you about your name?

The thing I love most about my name is how many possibilities there are for my nickname. Each person I meet has a different nickname that they just instinctually call me, and so I’ve found deep meanin

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Interest Essay

St Andrews offers me a unique opportunity to pursue my areas of interest and broaden my horizons through an international study experience. As I have indicated, I would like to pursue studies in Econo

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