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. (Max 650 words)

Raindrops pounded the bus windows. While middle-schoolers planned to jump in puddles, an unsettling clock ticked in my head. I still have two hours of my ride left. Rainfall will make it three. As w

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Please share with us why you consider Duke a good match for you. Is there something in particular about Duke’s academic or other offerings that attracts you? (Max 200 words)

A statistician at heart, I'm happiest amid numbers. Yet, as I collected data for research on women’s financial independence, I realized that statistics were only revealing when inclusive of large, div

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Duke University seeks a talented, engaged student body that embodies the wide range of human experience; we believe that the diversity of our students makes our community stronger. If you'd like to share a perspective you bring or experiences you've had that would help us understand you better, perhaps a community you belong to or your family or cultural background, we encourage you to do so here. Real people are reading your application, and we want to do our best to understand and appreciate the real people applying to Duke. (Max 250 words)

“Do you like India?” Our rickshaw driver hollered from the front seat of his rickety three-wheeler, over the drone of [Place Redacted] traffic. When I moved to India, my senses were jarred by the in

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Our families and communities often define us and our individual worlds. Community might refer to your cultural group, extended family, religious group, neighborhood or school, sports team or club, co-workers, etc. Describe the world you come from and how you, as a product of it, might add to the diversity of the University of Washington (Max 300 words)

“Do you like India?” Our rickshaw driver called from the front seat of his rickety three-wheeler, shouting over the drone of [Place Redacted] traffic. When I moved to India, my senses were jarred b

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Which book, character, song, monologue, or piece of work (fiction or non-fiction) seems made for you? Why? (Max 150 words)

When I moved to India, my senses were jarred by the intermingling of sights, sounds, and smells. The unfamiliarity and dust-laden air ripped away my “cheese”: my comfort. My stomach rumbled for the wa

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What academic areas are you interested in exploring in college? (Max 200 words)

Scrabble: $20. I looked for better deals. Scrabble: $17. Satisfied, I bought it. Visit a different store. Scrabble: $14. Darn it. I first encountered behavioral economics when I fell prey to the pric

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What is something about yourself that is essential to understanding you? (Max 250 words)

Slipping off my shoes, I sat cross-legged on the plush carpet. My eyes darted between the kindergarten boy and the grey-haired woman who beamed at my arrival. How could they be learning the same thin

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Describe how you plan to pursue your academic interests at USC. Please feel free to address your first- and second-choice major selections. (Max 250 words)

Scrabble: $20. I looked for better deals. Scrabble: $17. Satisfied, I bought it. Visit to a different store. Scrabble: $14. Darn it. Falling prey to price anchoring theory was my first experience wit

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Many of us have at least one issue or passion that we care deeply about – a topic on which we would love to share our opinions and insights in hopes of sparking intense interest and continued conversation. If you had ten minutes and the attention of a million people, what would your talk be about? (Max 250 words)

A statistician at heart, I’m happiest with numbers. They’re honest. No mystery, deception nor allegory. While debating or writing reports, I always found in them a comforting credibility. Yet, as I

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What is your favorite snack? (100 characters)

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Best movie of all time: (100 characters)

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What TV show will you binge watch next? (100 characters)

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If you could teach a class on any topic, what would it be? (100 characters)

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Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement? (Max 350 words)

Raindrops pounded the schoolbus windows. While middle-schoolers jumped in puddles, an unsettling clock ticked in my head: I have two hours of my ride left. Rainfall will make it four. As we inched f

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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. (Max 350 words)

Scrabble: ₹800. I looked for better deals. Scrabble: ₹650. Satisfied, I bought it. Visit to a different store. Scrabble: ₹500. Darn it. I first encountered behavioral economics when I fell prey to th

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What have you done to make your school or your community a better place? (Max 350 words)

Trumpets blared as I entered the grand hall, adorned with garlands of marigolds and glittering chandeliers. Gingerly handling my heavily-embellished skirt, I scanned the room full of women for my cous

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Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California? (Max 350 words)

Slipping off my shoes, I sat cross-legged on the plush carpet. My eyes darted between the kindergarten boy and the grey-haired woman who beamed at my arrival. How could they be learning the same thi

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What about being a student at Boston University most excites you? (Max 250 words)

Scrabble: $20. I looked for better deals. Scrabble: $17. Satisfied, I bought it. Visit to a different store. Scrabble: $14. Darn it. Falling prey to the price anchoring effect was my first experien

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Howard Thurman, who was the dean of BU’s Marsh Chapel from 1953-1965, once wrote: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Can you describe a particular experience you have had or an activity that you participate in that makes you come alive? How would you try to integrate that experience or activity into your time at BU? (Max 600 words)

A statistician at heart, I’m happiest with numbers. They’re honest. No mystery nor deception nor allegory. While debating or writing reports, I always found in them a comforting credibility. Yet, as

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Please explain why you wish to study in the academic areas you selected. (Max 150 words)

Scrabble: $20. I looked for better deals. Scrabble: $17. Satisfied, I bought it. Visit to a different store. Scrabble: $14. Darn it. I first discovered behavioral economics when I fell prey to the

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

“Rice empowers you to engage in anything that piques your curiosity!” my interviewer, a current Rice senior, gushed as she reflected on her university experience. As we discussed the research opport

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Considering the specific undergraduate school you have selected, how will you explore your academic and intellectual interests at The University of Pennsylvania? (300-450 words / 2295 characters)

Scrabble: 800 rupees. I looked for better deals. Scrabble: 650 rupees. Satisfied, I bought it. Visit a different store. Scrabble: 500 rupees. Darn it. I first encountered behavioral economics when I

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At Penn, learning and growth happens outside of the classroom, too. How will you explore the community at Penn? Consider how this community will help shape your perspective and identity, and how your identity and perspective will help shape this community. (150-200 words / 1020 characters)

“Reading about the financial adversities of other women makes me feel like I’m not alone.” Humbled by Fatima’s endearing email in response to my book, I realized the unifying effect of sharing exper

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While other parts of your application give us a sense of who you are, we are also excited to hear more about how you see yourself engaging with the larger Northwestern community. In 300 words or less, help us understand how you might engage specific resources, opportunities, and/or communities here. We are curious about what these specifics are, as well as how they may enrich your time at Northwestern and beyond.

A statistician at heart, I’m happiest amid numbers. I always found in them a comforting credibility. Yet, as I collected data for independent research on factors affecting women’s financial independen

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