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.

9:00 PM 11:17 PM 1:35 AM 2:00 AM read the clock at the corner of the room. With each passing hour, my clock grew irritated; as if shouting “Lunatic! Why are you up late and allowing my sharp LED l

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We are looking for passionate students to join our diverse community of scholars, researchers, and artists. Answer this question, which corresponds to the school/program you selected above, in a half page or roughly 250 words. College of Arts and Sciences - What work of art, music, science, mathematics, literature, or other media has surprised, unsettled, or inspired you, and in what way?

Every ten years the state and congressional district lines open up to the public; the only piece of art influenced by the fluctuating votes of human souls. The bold black lines, separating communities

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My school library is decorated with models of human anatomy. Stretching from the structure of eye muscles to the visual display of the digestion route, these figures reflect our medical love and is we

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Why Duke?

Call me a child but whenever I save up enough money I go onto amazon and splurge on a Monarch butterfly kit. With sugar water, I nurture the caterpillars until they break their cocoons flying out into

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Share a Perspective Response

My school library is decorated with models of human anatomy. Stretching from the structure of eye muscles to the visual display of the digestion route, these figures reflect my school’s medical love a

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Sexual Orientation

Corn flour spread over the countertop and harina rising in the talavera bowl, I find myself singing along to the timeless songs of Selena. Spinning with my bell bottom jeans and chic heels, I laugh as

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Communities Essay

My school library is decorated with models of human anatomy. Stretching from the structure of eye muscles to the visual display of the digestion route, these figures reflect my school’s medical love a

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Why that College or School?

My parents do not vote. Not because they have the luxury to choose not to fully engage as civically empowered citizens but because they are legally barred from doing so as immigrants and within my lif

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Please enter your first essay. I always find my room in a state of organized chaos with printouts of legislative bills and agendas of governing bodies scattered around my desk and bed. However, next to my bed lay two pictures with nothing occluding them from view: A picture of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and Ruth Bader Ginsburg laughing at an opera, and a picture of me and Republican State Senator Larry Taylor bonding to his Calvin Coolidge book. These pictures are important for they reflect the values I identity with and while solving societal issues will remain top of my agenda, so too will my desire to make friends. RBG and Scalia did not ideologically agree but the civil discourse they nurtured is one I always try to replicate whenever I lobby, especially in the state of Texas.

As a child, I was taught to create change I had to be opinionated and resolved in my convictions, but as a quiet and reserved child that method never worked. Instead, when in the Texas Capitol, the co

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My school library is decorated with rows of medical books: “Dean Vaughn’s Essential Medical Terminology”, “Anatomy for College Students”, and “Review of Medical Physiology” While glad to have access

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The Brandeis community is a diverse group of critical thinkers defined by their ability to dive deeper into their learning by questioning, analyzing, evaluating, creating, critiquing and seeking other perspectives. Share an example of how you have used your own critical thinking skills on a specific subject, project, idea or interest. (250 words max.)

My school library is decorated with models of human anatomy. Stretching from the structure of eye muscles to the visual display of the digestion route, these figures reflect my school’s medical love a

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Tulane values the lessons gained from pursuing an education alongside a student body that represents a wide range of experiences and perspectives and is reflective of our multicultural world. If you would like to share a perspective related to your family, cultural group, sexual or gender identity, religious group, or some other aspect that has shaped your identity, please do so here (optional).

My school library is decorated with models of human anatomy. Stretching from the structure of eye muscles to the visual display of the digestion route, these figures reflect my community’s medical lov

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Most significant challenge society faces

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Historical moment or event

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Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities, a job you hold, or responsibilities you have for your family.

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Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you excited about learning

My school library is decorated with models of human anatomy. Stretching from the structure of eye muscles to the visual display of the digestion route, these figures reflect my school’s medical love a

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Note to future roommate

Hey roomie :D  I like to describe myself as crazy. Hold on, Not Serial-Killer or Stalker Crazy but more jumping-up-and-down-as- my-best-friend-gets-into-Stanford-Crazy and Rolling-the-car-windows-do

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Something meaningful to you and why

I always find my room in a state of organized chaos with printouts of legislative bills and agendas of governing bodies scattered around my desk and bed. However, next to my bed lay two pictures with

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Additional Intellectual Experiences

My makeshift library, the pile of books next to my bed, holds banned books. Not necessarily banned for social instability but barred because they empower people. The books I collect were not censored

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EC Essay

Directly after school, situated in the second-floor classroom, the setting sunlight illuminated the curious features of ten students’ faces. My previous statement echoed in the air, “Democracy’s bigge

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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)

The clock strikes 4 PM; Parents, teachers, and administrators flood into their respective seats on the large mahogany table. Slowly, I enter the conference room clinging the wall until my principal en

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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?

My school library is decorated with rows of medical books: “Dean Vaughn’s Essential Medical Terminology”, “Anatomy for College Students”, and “ Review of Medical Physiology” While glad to have acces

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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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As a research institution that also prides itself on its liberal arts curriculum, Princeton allows students to explore areas across the humanities and the arts, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. What academic areas most pique your curiosity, and how do the programs offered at Princeton suit your particular interests? (Please respond in about 250 words)

Call me a child but whenever I save up enough money I go onto amazon and splurge on a Monarch butterfly kit, the cylindrical ones with green frames. With sugar water, I nurture the caterpillars until

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Additional Sibling Information 1) Arturo Dzul, High School Diploma, NOT in college

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Why do these areas appeal to you?

When I took my first step into the Houston City Hall, the paintings of civil discourse and the statues of Houstonian political powerhouse, enforced my belief to put service above self. To take that fi

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Why Yale

When the diversity of life is abused, Yale and its students are at the forefront interconnecting fields of racial history. Within the Yale Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics, debates over racial i

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Essays

Every ten years the state and congressional district lines open up to the public; the only piece of art influenced by the fluctuating votes of human souls. Standing in a conference room within the sta

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Supplemental Essay

My school library is decorated with models of human anatomy. Stretching from the structure of eye muscles to the visual display of the digestion route, these figures reflect my community’s medical lov

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What academic areas are you interested in exploring in college?

My school library is decorated with models of human anatomy. Stretching from the structure of eye muscles to the visual displays of the digestion route, the figures continuously inspire me as they rep

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Please provide your response to your second selection here

Rows of books line classroom shelves reflecting medical love representing it well: “Dean Vaughn’s Essential Medical Terminology”, “Anatomy for College Students”, and “The Review of Medical Physiology”

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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)

Sporting scrubs and a stethoscope, I approached the school board microphone “Take it from a health science scholar turned politician, Masks protect students.” In my studies I've combined Medicine AND

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Brown’s culture fosters a community in which students challenge the ideas of others and have their ideas challenged in return, promoting a deeper and clearer understanding of the complex issues confronting society. This active engagement in dialogue is as present outside the classroom as it is in academic spaces. Tell us about a time you were challenged by a perspective that differed from your own. How did you respond? (200-250 words)

My school library is decorated with rows of medical books: “Dean Vaughn’s Essential Medical Terminology”, “Anatomy for College Students”, and “ Review of Medical Physiology” While glad to have acces

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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)

I always find my room in a state of organized chaos with printouts of legislative bills and agendas of governing bodies scattered around my desk and bed. However, next to my bed lay two pictures with

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Tell us why you plan to choose the major(s) and minor(s)listed above.

When I took my first step into the Houston City Hall, the paintings of civil discourse and the statues of Houstonian political powerhouse, enforced my belief to put service above self. To take that fi

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How do you plan to utilize your college education? (e.g., future career plans or professional goals)

I plan to return to Houston and my greater community to run for a political office. Whether through the local realm of education as part of a school board or as a council member. To me, the knowledge

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The Cooke Scholar community is a thriving group of talented individuals from around the country. Click here here to listen to some of our Scholars and alumni describe what the community means to them. What excites you about becoming part of this community? What do you believe you would contribute to this community?

I always tell freshmen that even if I just learned their name yesterday, from then on they are family and I would do anything for their success. I would see them across the 20-yard hallway and shout t

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Tell us about an academic pursuit that you listed on your resume or in your application (e.g., an internship, project, or research with a teacher or professor). How were you selected for the opportunity and what did you learn from the experience?

The clock strikes 4 PM and the conference room door opens allowing parents, teachers, and administrators to flood into their respective seats on the mahogany oval table. Slowly, I walk into the room c

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Briefly describe a problem you have solved or an obstacle you have worked to overcome. Explain its significance to your educational journey and the steps you took to identify a solution.

Human anatomy models decorate my school library. From eye muscle structures to digestion route displays, the figures reflect our medical love and are key to my school’s focused curriculum. While gla

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Please write your response to the question you selected above. Be mindful of the word limit and take the time to compose a thoughtful response.

On the Texas Capitol steps, the sign boldly held in front of cameras of major television stations stated why I was here: LET TEXAS VOTE.  Earlier I learned Texas Representatives fled the state in pr

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