Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.

We were expert puppet masters. Gods, if you will. Fueled by unwarranted confidence, Jacob and I were lost in the construction of ornate Origami models. With a wispy dance of nimble fingers, we had com

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How have your experiences influenced your decision to apply to the College of Human Ecology. How will your choice of major impact your goals and plans for the future?” (Please limit your response to 650 words.)*

I have long known the healthcare industry like Dr. Henry Jekyll. Poised. Professional. Born eight weeks early, diagnosed with Celiac, and subjected to a life of asthma attacks, visits to the doctor be

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Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time.

At any given time, six ties, two belts, and a pair of formal socks are stashed in the front pouch of my backpack. They are reserved for the cold Saturday mornings where I hand out ties, fix collars, a

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Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.

10/18/19 - Walk a dog that isn’t your own. Lifting the Post-it Note off my desk, I know that this is a good one. More importantly, today’s task is going to be difficult. All the better. I have always

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What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?

Ideally, two boys who haven’t even entered the 5th grade should not be allowed to play, unattended, in a construction zone. Yet, with working parents, a knack for trouble, and the whole summer break t

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What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?

I have spent this year giving my former teachers peace offerings. I was never a bad student, and I never gave them trouble, but after starting a job at a local coffee shop, and having no need for the

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In the college application process, you are constantly prompted for a list of your achievements, awards, and accomplishments. While this information is useful to us, we are interested in hearing more about you. Describe an event, achievement, or experience of which you are particularly proud but that will not show up on a resume, may not garner any recognition, and does not appear anywhere else on your admission application. This essay should not exceed 750 words in length.*

Walking toward the courts for the third time that week, I couldn’t help but anticipate the reckless beat-down I was about to get. The culprits that day? A Canadian professional Hockey player and an Eg

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When did you first learn of Carleton? (no more than 150 words) *

I did not truly learn of Carleton until I stepped foot on campus. Of course, I had read of the rigorous academics and amazing opportunities that the school has to offer. It wasn’t until my mother and

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Why are you applying to Carleton? (no more than 150 words) *

I am a goofball who relishes in being idiosyncratic. I love learning for the sake of learning. Most importantly, I want to spend the next four years surrounded by faculty and students who know me well

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Please complete the following 3 questions (each in 300 characters or less), and have a little fun doing so: I am empowered by people who...*

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Please complete the following 3 questions (each in 300 characters or less), and have a little fun doing so: I appreciate my community because ...*

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Please complete the following 3 questions (each in 300 characters or less), and have a little fun doing so: In the future, I hope to explore...*

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