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.

May 27th, 2006, my father boarded a C17 military aircraft heading towards Kuwait, where he would spend a year away from myself and the rest of his family. In August 2007, my mother would spend a year

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

Frederick County Maryland is where I’ve spent the majority of my formative years. Despite being fairly large and diverse, my sphere of experience has been mostly uniform. My school contains around 85%

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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 simply for the pleasure of it. (200–250 words)

With so many of my life's activities being primarily logic-based, I began drawing my junior year as a way to re-engage my creative side. I used to draw all the time when I was little but this was very

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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. (200–250 words)

Environmentally focussed projects have always been of great significance to me. Helping the planet brings communities together while serving our fellow man, and to me, that is amazing. Towards the end

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If you could change anything in the world, what would it be? Explain why and how you would change it.

The biggest problem facing the world right now is our everlasting battle against ourselves: climate change. As humanity continues to push onward in our endeavor for the future, we look forward and hav

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Most significant challenge society faces

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Last two summers

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Historical moment or event

The 1980 USA vs Russia Olympic ice hockey gold medal game is one event I would have loved to witness. The hard work and dedication from the young Americans in the heat of the cold war were electric an

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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

After signing up for AP Calculus BC my junior year, I had prepared to be terrified. While I had liked the math that built up to this class, I knew that it is normally very tough for students and that

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Note to future roommate

Dear future roommate, I hope this finds you well. I am currently sitting in my school's library during a free period frantically trying to come up with ideas for these essays; I'd like to imagine yo

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Something meaningful to you and why

Having military parents and watching them continue to serve their country selflessly drove hard work into my personality. There is nothing I value more in a person or system than hardwork. I attempt t

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Please describe why you are interested in studying engineering at Princeton. Include any of your experiences in, or exposure to engineering, and how you think the programs offered at the University suit your particular interests. (Please respond in about 250 words)

Environmental engineering is a fairly new field of engineering that will hopefully allow society to progress in our quest to right our environmental wrongs. Many universities house their Environmental

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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)

Computers are an amazing modern tool for education and interaction with the world around us. Growing up around computers I have been amazed by coding and programming. Beginning in 6th grade I learned

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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?

I ran outdoor track for my high school in the spring of my Freshman year in order to stay in shape and gain some speed for hockey the following season. This brought me close with many of our state’s o

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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.

Environmental conservation and care have been interests of mine for a while. Like many of my peers, I have watched the world seem to burn around me. It feels like once a week we are told that we have

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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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Why Duke?

Humans have been pushing the limits for thousands of years. This ambition has led us to great technological innovation and the world we have today. However, it has also caused some major shifts in our

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Share a Perspective Response

For many of my classmates, racial identity is not something they have to think much about. With the majority of them being white, they are (for the most part), easily able to tap into their roots and

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Virginia Tech’s motto is "Ut Prosim" which means 'That I May Serve'. Share how you contribute to a community that is important to you. How long have you been involved? What have you learned and how would you like to share that with others at Virginia Tech?

Environmental conservation and care has been an interest of mine for a while. Like many of my peers, I have watched the world seem to burn around me. It feels like once a week we are told that we have

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Resilience is defined as the ability to adapt and learn from a difficulty. Reflect on a time that you have exhibited resilience. What growth did you see in yourself after this experience?

In 2015, my parents separated. During the years of turmoil, I had effectively done everything I could do to be the best student I could. While at the time there wasn't much of a plan, now it seems tha

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Share a time when you were most proud of yourself either as a role model or when you displayed your leadership. What specific skills did you contribute to the experience? How did others rely on you for guidance? What did you learn about yourself during this time?

Being a captain on any sports team is a heavy responsibility that requires a lot of whomever it is bestowed upon. After being named the captain of my High School Varsity team I immediately knew we had

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Describe a goal that you have set and the steps you will take to achieve it. What made you set this goal for yourself? What is your timeline to achieve this goal? Who do you seek encouragement or guidance from as you work on this goal?

My goal is to create and run my own Environmental Impact Consultation company/firm which would hopefully work in industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. I want to do this as a way to contribu

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