Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.

Xiangjiao– Banana Given to me by my grandparents, Banana is their nickname for me. It describes my unmistakable Western influence–hairstyle, clothes, accent–layered onto a Chinese frame of familial d

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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.

A sweet, tangy aroma wafts into my nose, the caramelized onions mixing with the salty scent of roasted beef and scrambled eggs. As the simmering quiets, I plate, eat, and head to the gym. For almost

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

I had a competitive childhood, constantly surrounded by my scientist parents’ talented friends and their equally gifted children. During this time, laughing and socializing with people kept me afloat

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Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom.

As I wolf down mooncakes, I check my watch. 9:25. I’m late to India Fest. Sprinting out the door, I quickly mutter discúlpame–excuse me–to the neighbors as I speed out of the garage, blasting Chinese

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

Recently, I noticed the earliest roots of normalized Asian racism in my tennis group. They were only elementary and middle schoolers but had already begun to find slurs like “chink” and “ching-chong”

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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 pursue them at Brown. (200-250 words)

Wolfing down chicken curry, I check my watch–I’m late for my weekly St. Jude meeting. Speeding out the garage, I mutter a quick discúlpame –excuse me–to the neighbors, blasting my Chinese CDs as pr

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Students entering Brown often find that making their home on College Hill naturally invites reflection on where they came from. Share how an aspect of your growing up has inspired or challenged you, and what unique contributions this might allow you to make to the Brown community.

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1 double-sided nature is intertwined with my identity, and as such, multiple perspectives exist in everything I do. This includes science, where–through numerous patient interactions–I’ve noticed th

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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)

Last step. After five hours, I’ve reached the top of Mount Emei, 10,000 feet above my grandparents at the bottom. I look around, and it’s remarkable. I’m barely 5’ 10’’ but above the clouds, pract

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What three words best describe you? (3 words)

Noticeable Ravenclaw ¡Vamos! 2 Most meaningful extracurricular commitment For three years, I’ve enjoyed weekends as a founder and head coach of my tennis clinic. All of my students are disti

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If you could teach a class on any one thing, whether academic or otherwise, what would it be? Cure$: How economics have trumped biology in deciding when lives can be saved

Although technology has brought cancer medicine to new heights, the funds needed to access it evade billions each year. Recent price gouging of chemotherapy drugs has inflated their prices to almost

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Why Brown?

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Academic Division College of Arts & Sciences Primary Major of Interest: Chemistry (incl Biochemistry) Secondary Major of Interest (if any): Biology (incl Ecology/Evolution, Genomics/Computational, Microbiology, Molecular/Biochemistry, Neuroscience) Pre-Professional Interest (if any): Pre-Medicine What you are interested in studying and why

Infertility, deafness, vomiting. They’re scars that chemotherapy left Michael, my first tennis student, with. He’s twelve and has had to give up his future children’s lives just for a chance to live

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Academic Interest

Infertility, deafness, and vomiting. These are the scars chemotherapy left, curing my tennis student, Michael. He is twelve and must accept that he can never have a child. So, while I’m enrolled at

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Describe yourself in three words. First Word: Multilingual Second Word: Multicultural Third Word: Multidimensional What is your favorite snack? Nerd Gummy Clusters–perfect combination of chewy, crunchy, and

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Best movie of all time: The Martian-Matt Damon making water from rocketfuel is a biochemical marvel that I strive to outdo Dream job: Singer; my drives to school show that I undoubtedly have the spirit for

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If your life had a theme song, what would it be? Better in Stereo, Liv and Maddie; My life is practically built in stereo-I'm always with someone Dream trip: Wimbledon Championships in Wimbledon, London. Long live Roger Federer What TV show will you binge watch next? Xióng Chumò–Boonie Bears. Two bears chase around a bald lumberjack (it’s how I practice my Chinese) Which well-known person or fictional character would be your ideal roommate? Phineas from Phineas and Ferb; beyond talented engineer with great wit--how much cooler can you get? Favorite book: Tuck Everlasting; Cured my fear of death and keeps me grateful for my time. Thanks for dying, Winnie If you could teach a class on any topic, what would it be? How to relearn AND refine your native language, from a pro native- language-forgetter

16 DLAS Essay My name is Yang Gung. I can't write any of that in Chinese; I'd have to use Google Translate for every word, save for my name. As a Chinese American, this fact represents a more si

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Most students choose their intended major or area of study based on a passion or inspiration that’s developed over time – what passion or inspiration led you to choose this area of study? (300 word maximum)

When discussing chemistry, I always mention Ms. Sandra, the house lady of a family I babysat for, who taught me to use Lewis structures–a combination of lines and numbers–to visualize science. After

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Many students pursue college for a specific degree, career opportunity or personal goal. Whichever it may be, learning will be critical to achieve your ultimate goal. As you think ahead to the process of learning during your college years, how will you define a successful college experience? (300 word maximum)

Wolfing down homemade curry, I realize I’m late for my weekly St. Jude meeting. Speeding out the garage, I mutter a quick discúlpame –excuse me–to the neighbors, blasting Chinese CDs as proteomics no

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1 immunotherapy I explored at NUS–as it’s a rapidly improving alternative for high-risk patients who struggle with chemotherapy. By leveraging the advanced biomolecular simulation machines at the Pi

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Consider your application as a whole. What do you personally want to emphasize about your application for the admission committee’s consideration? Highlight something that’s important to you or something you haven’t had a chance to share. Tell us, don’t show us (no websites please). (300 word maximum)

Recently, I noticed the earliest roots of normalized Asian racism in my tennis group. My students were only elementary schoolers but had already begun to find slurs like “ching-chong” hilarious. Gro

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Why Purdue?

As I wolf down some leftover chicken curry, I check my watch. 9:25. I’m late for Chemistry Club’s lab day. Speeding out of the garage, I mutter a quick discúlpame –excuse me–to the neighbors, blast

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Why Major?

Infertility, deafness, vomiting. They’re the symptoms that chemotherapy plagued my first tennis student, Michael, with. He’s twelve and has had to realize he can’t have his own children. Of cour

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Supplemental Essay

WRONG FOOT! It’s the first hour of my new role, teaching my friend, Abhinav, our new choreography. It was going slower than expected since Abhinav and I kept having conversations about Indian cult

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350 words In the aftermath of the U.S. Civil War, Ezra Cornell wrote, "I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study." For over 150 years, Cornell University has remained deeply committed to Ezra’s vision. Explain how your life experiences will help inform your contributions to a learning community devoted to “...any person…any study.” We encourage you to think broadly about your life experiences, including how local (e.g., family, school, neighborhood) or global communities you’ve been part of have helped shape your perspective.*

WRONG FOOT! We’re in the middle of dance practice, and I’ve been repeating this step for an hour, practicing it for our India Fest performance. I’m a founder of this dance group, so I’m committed to

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650 words At the College of Arts and Sciences, curiosity will be your guide. Discuss how your passion for learning is shaping your academic journey, and what areas of study or majors excite you and why. Your response should convey how your interests align with the College, and how you would take advantage of the opportunities and curriculum in Arts and Sciences.*

Infertility, deafness, vomiting. They’re scars that chemotherapy left Michael, my first tennis student, with. He’s twelve and has had to give up his future children’s lives just for a chance to live h

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Personal experiences short essay

12 WRONG FOOT! We’re halfway through dance practice, and I’ve been repeating this step endlessly for our India Fest performance. The Indian community is my second home, so I’m committed to perfect

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Optional short essay questions 1) Painting 'The Rock', 4) Northwestern's location 1) Painting 'The Rock'

When discussing chemistry, I always mention Ms. Sandra, the house lady of a family I babysat for, who taught me Lewis structures–a combination of lines and numbers–to visualize science. Having put t

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4) Northwestern's location

Walking back from Hawai’i’s Keanak?ko'i Crater, I check my watch–9:25. I’m late for my Zoom with Dr. Yu. Sprinting down the rocky slope, Chinese music still blasting through my earbuds, I hurriedly

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Communities Essay

1, 2, and 3 1, 2, an–WRONG FOOT! I checked my watch. 9:25. I’d been trying to teach my friend this one dance move for almost an hour. Practicing for Bollywood shows, while time-consuming, is but o

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Why that College or School?

His name is Michael. Practically my little brother, Michael joined my tennis clinic a few years back when he was diagnosed with cancer. Having a tumor millimeters away from his brain, Michael was

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Short Answer Prompt Vanderbilt offers a community where students find balance between their academic and social experiences. Please briefly elaborate on how one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences has influenced you. Short Response

1, 2, 3 1, 2–NO, WRONG FOOT! I checked my watch. 9:25. It’s the first hour of my new role, teaching my friend, Abhinav, the choreography of the Jalebi Babies’ (our dance group) routines. Abhinav a

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Please explain why you wish to study in the academic areas you selected above.

Infertility, deafness, vomiting. They’re scars that chemotherapy left Michael, my first tennis student, with. He’s twelve and has had to give up his future children’s lives just for a chance to li

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Based upon your exploration of Rice University, what elements of the Rice experience appeal to you?

Bass bows, proteomics notes, crinkled piano books, and lab worksheets line my shelves. Music and the sciences fill my day, and I value Rice’s mirrored dedication to this lifestyle in its community.

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2023 Essay Selection The Residential College System is at the heart of Rice student life and is heavily influenced by the particular cultural traditions and unique life experiences each student brings. What life experiences and/or unique

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1 Please write an essay on the topic selected. WRONG FOOT! We’re in the middle of dance practice, and I’ve been teaching this step to my friend, Abhinav, for hours in preparation for our perform

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Honor System acknowledgement Eric Yang

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List a selection of texts, resources and outlets that have contributed to your intellectual development outside of academic courses, including but not limited to books, journals, websites, podcasts, essays, plays, presentations, videos, museums and other content that you enjoy. Reading:

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Games:

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Videos:

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A hallmark of the Columbia experience is being able to learn and thrive in an equitable and inclusive community with a wide range of perspectives. Tell us about an aspect of your own perspective, viewpoint or lived experience that is important to you, and describe how it has shaped the way you would learn from and contribute to Columbia’s diverse and collaborative community.

2 WRONG FOOT! I checked my watch. 9:25. It’s the first hour of my new role, teaching my friend, Abhinav, the choreography of the Jalebi Babies’ (our dance group) routines. Abhinav and I’s lessons

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In college, students are often challenged in ways that they could not predict or anticipate. It is important to us, therefore, to understand an applicant's ability to navigate through adversity. Please describe a barrier or obstacle you have faced and discuss the personal qualities, skills or insights you have developed as a result.

Until recently, Google Translate talked more to my grandparents than I did. I loved my grandparents and our culture but never swallowed my pride and reconnected with it. I was increasingly ashamed to

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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.

Piano community service certificates and proteomics notes line my shelves. Local projects and sciences fill my life, and I value Columbia’s mirrored dedication to social and academic diversity throu

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What attracts you to your preferred areas of study at Columbia College?

Infertility, deafness, vomiting. They’re scars that chemotherapy left Michael, my first tennis student, with. He’s twelve and has had to give up his future children’s lives just for a chance to li

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Have you completed research with a faculty member or mentor in an academic discipline such as science, engineering or other academic interests (e.g., humanities, social sciences or languages)? No

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Why Duke?

Infertility, deafness, vomiting. They’re scars that chemotherapy left Michael, my first tennis student, with. He’s twelve and has had to give up his future children’s lives just for a chance to li

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1 finding the others through initiatives like leading Math Club into our first AMC and taking internships. Additionally, the Indian community has rekindled my connection to my Chinese side. Constant

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Orientation, identity, expression response

Recently, I noticed the roots of normalized Asian racism in my tennis group. My students–elementary schoolers–had already begun to find slurs like “ching-chong” hilarious. As an Asian in the South,

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