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.

My treasure box was once hidden and closed. In the corner of my room, surrounded by books, palettes, and Japanese origami paper, sat a box overflowing with rocks, feathers, and bones. My face would b

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

Joy, nostalgia, epiphany, and pain. Taking a deep breath, my emotions begin to flow through my finger-tips, translating into sound. The silent room awakens, colors splashing and mixing on the instrume

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Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.

Sheena has a small triangular face with long arms, while Khai has a round face with intimidating eyes. Opening my computer file containing over 1500 unsorted pictures of 30 orangutans, I was pleasantl

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

Thousands of vibrant paper cranes fluttered in front of my eyes. Waves of tranquility washed into me, contrasting the despair I felt just moments before in the Hiroshima Memorial Museum. "A thousand c

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Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California?

"NO." I froze upon realizing that the red "O" on the trade boycott posters represented the Japanese flag. Underneath were Hangul letters, the language my grandfather introduced to me with enthusiasm.

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Most significant challenge society faces

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Last two summers

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Historical moment or event you'd like to witness

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Extracurricular activity, job, or family responsibility

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Five things that are important to you

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Idea or experience that makes you excited about learning

If human history were to start over, would our world look the same? Perhaps our physical appearance, ways of thinking, or technology could have been completely different or unexpectedly similar. The i

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Note to future roommate

Dear future roommate, There is so much I want to learn about you and share about myself! For now, here’s a glimpse of what it will be like living with me that includes my multiple “modes” throughout

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Life experiences, interests and character that would help you make a distinctive contribution to Stanford

With a deep breath, the piece begins with the panoramic sunrise of Los Angeles as I press the piano keys, each note weaving a new chapter in my life. The half cadence leads to the twilight of Japan an

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Academic Interest Statement

If human history were to start over, would our world look the same? Perhaps our physical appearance, ways of thinking, or technology could have been completely different or unexpectedly similar.  I

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Describe a time when you felt empowered or on top of the world.

I stared at the tall Hawaiian-plant wall entrance with heightened anticipation. Visiting the Dole Plantation Pineapple Garden in Oahu became a memorable experience, not only because of eating deliciou

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Reflecting on a community that you are part of, what values or perspectives from that community would you bring to Pomona?

Comforting sweetness with a tint of earthiness. The smell that evokes childhood memories. When I was handed the colorful pieces of beeswax upon my entrance to the [Organization Redacted] community, I

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Tell a story from your life, describing an experience that either demonstrates your character or helped to shape it. (650 words max)

My treasure box was once hidden and closed. In the corner of my room, surrounded by books, palettes, and Japanese origami paper, sat a box overflowing with rocks, feathers, and bones. My face would b

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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. (300 words)

With a deep breath, the piece begins with the panoramic sunrise of Los Angeles as I press the keys of the piano, each note weaving a new chapter in my life. The half cadence leads to the twilight of J

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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)

If human history were to start over, would our world look the same? Our physical appearance, ways of thinking, or technology could be completely different or unexpectedly similar. The idea that humans

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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.

With a deep breath, my piece begins with the panoramic sunrise of Los Angeles, each note weaving a new chapter in my life as I press piano keys. The half cadence leads to the twilight of Japan and sum

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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)

Joy can sprout out of unlikely experiences.  “NO.” The red “O” on the boycott posters represented the Japanese flag, and underneath was my grandfather’s language. As disputes on WWII-era Japanese

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What three words best describe you? (3 words)

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If you could teach a class on any one thing, whether academic or otherwise, what would it be?

Project Biomimicry: Converging Diverse Minds From termite den-inspired self-cooling office buildings to diatom inspired non-toxic water filtration, we will explore biomimicry and study nature’s infl

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Why Brown?

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Most meaningful extracurricular commitment

Desiring to create a source of support for others, I created the Memorial Crane Project for the hurt caused by Covid-19 during the pandemic. Calling upon people through social media, a sense of unity

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I am applying to Tufts because...

At Tufts, I can explore the essence of humankind and human-environment relations by double- majoring in Anthropology and the Environmental Studies Program through the ENVS Co-major. I can also continu

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How have the environments or experiences of your upbringing – your family, home, neighborhood, or community – shaped the person you are today?

With a deep breath, my piece begins with the panoramic sunrise of Los Angeles, each note weaving a new chapter in my life as I press piano keys. The half cadence leads to the twilight of Japan and sum

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