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.

I had been looking for Una all day, missing her during every passing period. When she didn’t show up to debate practice, I emailed her. Receiving no answer, I sent a text. By Saturday morning, I hadn’

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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? (250 word max)

The stories my parents tell about my childhood are nothing compared to the ones my grandparents tell. In 1999, my parents made the move from China to Champaign, Illinois to fulfill their American Dr

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Pick what field of study at MIT appeals to you the most right now, and tell us more about why this field of study appeals to you. (100 word max)

Last summer, I volunteered in a vascular bioengineering lab at the [School Redacted] Boulder. Making and testing vascular grafts, I became interested in biological engineering. In MIT’s Course 20, cou

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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. (250 word max)

I fell in love with friendship bracelets when, at a summer camp, I joined a cluster of girls at a picnic table. Someone explained that it was a tradition to make the knotted string wristbands. Others

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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. (250 word max)

Enjoying science and wanting to meet other science-lovers in my school yet finding no club, I wanted to fill the gap. Therefore at the beginning of my sophomore year, I co-founded the Science Olympiad

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Tell us about the most significant challenge you’ve faced or something important that didn’t go according to plan. How did you manage the situation? (250 words)

At this year’s first Science Olympiad meeting, the other co-president and I welcomed old members and sixteen new members. Speaking comfortably, I introduced our club, spoke with each person, and learn

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Please tell us more about your cultural background and identity. (150 words)

Throughout middle-school, I was highly self-conscious about my Chinese identity and culture. Growing older, I learned about the efforts my parents had put in coming to America to fulfill their America

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Why Duke?

Influenced by my grandparents’ struggles with disease, I am determined to become a physician-scientist, made possible with Duke’s academics, resources, and robust pre-med program.     Previous lab exp

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Share a Perspective Response

“What’s that smell?” Several students looked around the cafeteria, sniffing the air. I quickly covered the dumplings my grandma had made the night before.      Throughout middle-school, I was highly s

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Supplemental Essay

The stories my parents tell about my childhood are nothing compared to the ones my grandparents tell. While my parents were working towards their American Dream, my grandparents raised me. My mom's fa

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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)

Volunteering at an engineering lab over the summer, I tested and spun vascular grafts to observe compositional effects on blood clotting. Witnessing the potential of science to impact lives, I wanted

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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)

Treading water and shivering, I looked around at a brilliant patchwork of mountains covered in trees of green, orange and red. Although the lake was freezing, the adrenaline of having just swum a mile

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At the University of Colorado Boulder, no two Buffs are alike. We value difference and support equity and inclusion of all students and their many intersecting identities. Pick one of your unique identities and describe its significance.

As a devoted Christian, I see the power of love, inclusion and having a servant's heart at church and in my everyday life. I use these values to guide my actions daily.        One of the greatest comm

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Please share a bit more about your academic interests.

Volunteering at an engineering lab over the summer, I tested and spun vascular grafts to observe their effect on human hydrogen sulfide production. I never thought I would be able to keep up in a univ

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

On March 22nd, 2021, a mass shooting at my local grocery store took ten lives. Frequently heard on the news, it had now occured in my own backyard. In one short moment, a gunman left scars that will t

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The Admission Committee is interested in getting to know each student as well as possible through the application process. Please respond to each of the following prompts. Please explain why you wish to study in the academic areas you selected above.

Volunteering at an engineering lab over the summer, I tested and spun vascular grafts to observe the release of incorporated hydrogen sulfide and its biological effects. I never thought I would be abl

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

Since reading Rice’s mission statement, I am drawn to its goal of bettering the world and groundbreaking research. Knowing how crucial research is to advancing the medical field, I believe that at Ric

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Rice is lauded for creating a collaborative atmosphere that enhances the quality of life for all members of our campus community. The Residential College System and undergraduate life are heavily influenced by the unique life experiences and cultural tradition each student brings. What life perspectives would you contribute to the Rice community?

As a devoted Christian, I see the power of love, inclusion and having a servant's heart at church and in my daily life. A good window to see what I will bring to Rice is those values I have developed.

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What aspirations, experiences or relationships have motivated you to study in the eight-year Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars Program?

Born to immigrant parents, I was raised by my grandparents while my mom and dad were working toward their American Dream. They were the ones who witnessed my firsts: first smile, first words, first st

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Outside of academics, what do you enjoy doing most?

Treading water and shivering, I looked around at a brilliant patchwork of mountains covered in trees of green, orange and red. Although the lake was freezing, the adrenaline of having just swum a mile

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Describe the most difficult adversity you have faced, and describe how you dealt with it.

At this year’s first Science Olympiad meeting, the other co-president and I welcomed old members and nine new members. Speaking comfortably, I introduced our club, spoke with each person, and learned

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By typing my name in the space provided, I certify that I will, if admitted, abide by and support the Honor System at Rice University. Hannah Wang

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Reasons for applying

My interest in Wake Forest University was sparked when I learned about their medical school. Wanting to make a difference in patients' lives, I was amazed by Wake Forest's Prehealth program that not o

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2. Tell us more about the topic that most engages your intellectual curiosity. (150 words)

Through learning new strategies and concepts, doors are opened to seemingly unsolvable mathematical problems.     A Mathcounts competitor in sixth grade, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed competin

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Please enter your first essay.      As a devoted Christian, I see the power of love, inclusion and having a servant's heart at church and in my everyday life. I use these values to guide my actions daily.

One of the greatest commands in the Bible — and one of my life mottos— is to love your neighbor. On two mission trips to rural parts of the country, I witnessed what lack of resources meant. I have al

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Please enter your second essay.

“What’s that smell?” Several students looked around the cafeteria, sniffing the air. I quickly covered the dumplings my grandma had made the night before.      Throughout middle-school, I was highly s

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