18
Colleges
0
Q&As
10
AP/IBs
45
Essays
5
Awards
10
Activities
Stanford student interested in environmental anthropology and journalism
Applied as anthroplogy major for most schools, except Cornell, NYU, and Georgetown, where I applied for the separate business program, and MIT, where I applied for a joint degree in anthropology and environmental engineering. Most extracurriculars/essays were journalism/anthropology related. Did not apply ED/EA.
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Stanford student interested in environmental anthropology and journalism
18
Colleges
0
Q&As
10
AP/IBs
45
Essays
5
Awards
10
Activities
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Race
Asian
Gender
Female
School Type
Public
Legacy
No
Low income
No
First generation
No
International
No
Recruited Athlete
No
GPA (W)
104
GPA Scale
100
SAT
1590
# AP/IB Exams
10
Personal Statement
Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
As I squint up at the sun, the sky is a clear blue, disrupted only by the occasional cloud. The serene surface of the lake perfectly mirrors the sky, and yellow wildflowers on the shore dance in the b
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University of California Essay
Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side. (350 words)
The steady whirring of my sewing machine drowns out everything—the lawnmowers outside, my mom calling me to dinner, and of course, the nagging voice in my head reminding me about college applications.
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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. (350 words)
“For thousands of years, violent men have been able to tell their victims that those victims owe them something.” I’m sitting by the lake on a Saturday morning, reading [Anthropology Book] and realizi
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Stanford University
Most significant challenge society faces
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Last two summers
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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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One thing you are looking forward to at Stanford
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Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you excited about learning
The theater kid chasing a roll of duct tape down the hall? She’s about to MacGyver Juliet’s balcony in the school play. The cross-country kid with a half-eaten baguette strapped to his head in the caf
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Note to future roommate
Goodwill, yard sales, antique stores – I’ll go anywhere if I can snag a good secondhand bargain. See the overalls I’m wearing? You’d be hard pressed to find a pair in this style today, but I spotted t
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Something meaningful to you and why
On Black Friday two years ago, I told my friend that I didn’t understand how she (and others) could still purchase from fast fashion companies while knowing about their unsustainable practices and hav
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University of Pennsylvania
Penn Main Essay 1
“In seeking authenticity, anthropologists often sought out...impoverished or illiterate informants who could be convincingly represented as the ‘last’ of their tribe.” I’m reading Professor Margaret
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Penn Main Essay 2
“Corporations want us to believe individuals are responsible for climate change,” the copy editor of my school newsmagazine said. “One person refusing meat won’t make a difference.” “Yes,” I replied,
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Johns Hopkins University
Supplemental Essay
After my grandparents bought me a sewing machine for my 11th birthday, it sat, collecting dust for over a year because I was frightened of making a mistake. Even as I watched tutorials, looked at insp
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Duke University
Why Duke?
Duke’s Cultural Anthropology Department offers a uniquely intersectional academic experience as it emphasizes activism, cross-cultural fluency, and investigating globalization’s impact on different cu
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Share a Perspective Response
“Corporations want us to believe individuals are responsible for climate change,” the copy editor of [Organization Redacted] said. “One person refusing meat won’t make a difference.” “Yes,” I replie
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New York University
HEOP interest No Why NYU
After downing my morning coffee, I visit Professor Ari Ginsberg’s office to discuss my research on venture capital’s role in supporting clean energy technologies. As a business major with concentratio
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Brown University
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)
By granting me the flexibility to design an independent concentration in Environmental Anthropology, the Open Curriculum empowers me to study human-environmental interactions through the holistic 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)
“It’s rational for companies to maximize profits by increasing pollution,” I said. “Consumers must force them towards sustainability by boycotting unsustainable goods.” “Immoral corporate behavior i
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Please tell us more about your cultural background and identity in the space below. (150 words)
7-year-old me stared at the multiplication problem stubbornly, refusing to ask for help, even though I didn’t know how to solve it. My dad, sitting next to me and observing my reaction, sighed and sai
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Describe the world you come from; for example, your family, school, community, city, or town. How has that world shaped your dreams and aspirations? (250 words)
“Corporations want us to believe individuals are responsible for climate change,” the copy editor of [Organization Redacted] said. “One person refusing meat won’t make a difference. Systemic change wi
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Tell us more about why this field of study at MIT appeals to you. (100 words)
I hope to combine my interests in anthropology and environmental engineering through MIT’s unique joint degree program. By nurturing my love for hands-on learning through project-based classes like Fr
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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 for the pleasure of it. (250 words)
I begin by drawing shapes on the jeans in white chalk, cutting them out, and pinning the fabric pieces together. Soon, the steady whirring of my sewing machine drowns out everything else--the lawnmowe
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Cornell University (New York)
Business Response
After an early morning study session at Mann Library, I visit Professor Ivan Rudik’s office to discuss my research on integrated assessment models (IAMs) that model uncertainty. I first discovered IAM
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Georgetown University
Why Georgetown Business? (1 page)
[Intro about experience working as marketing manager at local sustainable tea shop] By majoring in marketing and minoring in entrepreneurship at McDonough, I hope to develop the strategic thinking and
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Community Essay (half page)
From the south side of the lake, I can see the tightly packed houses of my neighborhood on the opposite shore. It takes a half hour to walk here, but I far prefer it over the endless stream of cars an
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Extracurricular Essay (half page)
It’s freshman year. I sit in the journalism lab, eating pizza and contemplating individual responsibility in addressing climate change. “Corporations want us to believe individuals are responsible for
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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)
The steady whirring of my sewing machine drowns out everything--the lawnmowers outside, my mom calling me to dinner, and of course, the nagging voice in my head reminding me about college applications
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Harvard University
EC Essay
There’s a story behind everything. The theater kid chasing a roll of duct tape down the hall? She’s about to MacGyver Juliet’s balcony for a play. The cross-country kid with a half-eaten baguette stra
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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)
After downing my morning coffee, I visit Professor Hanna Garth’s office to discuss the research I conducted this past summer in China. As a sociocultural anthropology major pursuing a certificate in F
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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)
There’s a story behind everything. The theater kid chasing a roll of duct tape down the hall? She’s about to MacGyver Juliet’s balcony in the school play. The cross-country kid with a half-eaten bague
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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?
“It’s rational for companies to generate fossil fuel emissions and pollution,” I said. “We need to force companies towards sustainable production by boycotting unsustainable goods.” “Immoral corpora
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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 song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment?
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Columbia University
List the titles of the required readings from academic courses that you enjoyed most during secondary/high school.
“Death of the Moth,” by Virginia Woolf: Demonstrates the futility of humans resisting death. “Death of a Moth,” by Annie Dillard: Reveals how, even after death, our actions have meaning. Pygmalion
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List the titles of the books, essays, poetry, short stories or plays you read outside of academic courses that you enjoyed most during secondary/high school.
Debt: The First 5,000 Years , by David Graeber: Prompted me to reconsider the role of debt in society. Guns, Germs, and Steel , by Jared Diamond: Introduced me to the scholarly debate of geographic
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We’re interested in learning about some of the ways that you explore your interests. List some resources and outlets that you enjoy, including but not limited to websites, publications, journals, podcasts, social media accounts, lectures, museums, movies, music, or other content with which you regularly engage.
[Organization Redacted] Anthropology : I read this journal’s articles and submissions and curate themed virtual collections for readers as part of my internship. Environment and Society : This journ
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A hallmark of the Columbia experience is being able to learn and live in a community with a wide range of perspectives. How do you or would you learn from and contribute to diverse, collaborative communities?
“Corporations want us to believe individuals are responsible for climate change,” the copy editor of [Organization Redacted] said. “One person refusing meat won’t make a difference. Systemic change wi
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Why are you interested in attending Columbia University? We encourage you to consider the aspect(s) that you find unique and compelling about Columbia.
As an anthropology major, I find Columbia’s Anthropology Department to be unique because it emphasizes the study of sociocultural anthropology, a subfield that examines how historical influences on so
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For applicants to Columbia College, please tell us what from your current and past experiences (either academic or personal) attracts you specifically to the areas of study that you previously noted in the application.
[Anthropology Book] taught me that while the paying of debts is characterized as a straight-forward matter of morality, from a historical perspective debt was closely intertwined with slavery, war, an
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Yale University
Why Yale
After engaging in a lively class discussion in “Anthropological Approaches to Capitalism” on how the globalization of capitalism has impacted moral ecologies everywhere, I head to Professor Douglas Ro
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Essays
Rational choice theory states that individuals and firms make rational decisions to maximize self-interest and profit; this theory legitimizes immoral corporate behavior. For instance, the actions of
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Chosen essay
“This is the epitome of ‘Missing White Woman Syndrome,’” the copy editor of [Organization Redacted] said. We were sitting in the journalism lab, brainstorming ideas for a staff editorial on the search
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Dartmouth College
Short Answer Essay
After engaging in a lively class discussion in “[Organization Redacted] Anthropology in a Changing World” on sustainable moral ecologies, I head to Professor Laura Ogden's office to solicit advice abo
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Short Response Essay
There’s a story behind everything. The theater kid chasing a roll of duct tape down the hall? She’s about to MacGyver Juliet’s balcony in the school play. The cross-country kid with a half-eaten bague
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