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.

It’s not necessary to have ears this Christmas, as my father was without the use of them. 112 days had passed since his ears had blessed him with the sound of his family, and instead, he had only his

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What is it about Yale that has led you to apply? (125 words or fewer)

The day I watched the live broadcast of President Obama's eighth State of the Union Address, I dreamt of obtaining his title. In the years since then, I've immersed myself in politics, and Yale fits m

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What inspires you?

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Yale’s residential colleges regularly host conversations with guests representing a wide range of experiences and accomplishments. What person, past or present, would you invite to speak? What would you ask them to discuss? (200 characters)

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You are teaching a new Yale course. What is it called? (200 characters)

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What is something about you that is not included anywhere else in your application? (200 characters)

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Briefly elaborate on an activity, organization, work experience, or hobby that has been particularly meaningful to you.

Blinding lights illuminated the [Organization Redacted] National Officers while I gazed into the crowd of [Name Redacted] that trusted me to serve as their National [Name Redacted]. Little did I know

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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. (250 words)

At a home football game, I led the Free Speech club in adoring ten vacant chairs with roses at the end of the field as a tribute to the fallen soldiers who sacrificed their lives for their country in

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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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Considering the specific undergraduate school you have selected, describe how you intend to explore your academic and intellectual interests at the University of Pennsylvania. (150-200 words)

Applause erupted in Congress as the spotlight illuminated President Obama at the end of his eighth State of the Union Address. Despite my young age, I was captivated by the President's passion. Since

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So where is Waldo, really?

Saturday morning brought the usual hunt. As my brother went searching for rabbits and roadrunners during this blistering day in July, I was absorbed in a picture book. A half-inch away from the vibran

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Please indicate any special talents or skills you possess. You should write in either paragraph or bulleted-list format (250 words).

It isn't my birth name that most people remember me by. Throughout the years, my talents have expanded to many fields, and each of them has given me a unique name that reflects who I am. Tamale-makin

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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)

In the midst of both of our armies rallying supporters against each other, the classroom battlefield remained silent. It was anxiously awaited when the teacher opened her copy of 1984 and announced th

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Based upon your exploration of Rice University, what elements of the Rice experience appeal to you? (150 words)

As I watched the live broadcast of President Obama's eighth State of the Union Address, I dreamt of obtaining his title. In the years since then, I've immersed myself in politics, and Rice University

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