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.

The metronome always seems to click in a predictable manner, yet my bow still could not keep up with the tempo of the cello concerto, and my dynamics were always broadcasted at incorrect times. Even i

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Why Yale

Browsing through Yale’s student blogs, a post catches my eye: “What makes a Yalie a Yalie?” Not only did reading this post confirm my positive intuitions about Yale, it taught me that the most importa

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Essays

Music has always been a key aspect of my life. Each situation I encountered could be represented by a song, and each song was capable of motivation through any circumstance. I admired the intricacy th

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Religion played a minor role in my adolescence, and my parents never really instilled this concept upon me at such a young age. My mom mentioned that I was Jewish because she too, was Jewish, yet the

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Significant Activity or Work

Music has always been a key aspect of my life. Each situation I encountered could be represented by a song, and each song was capable of motivation through any circumstance. Eventually, listening to m

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Why Duke?

Viewing Duke’s recent Twitter post on active inclusivity, I was able to understand how much of a role the community plays on campus. Collaboration is a cornerstone of both the faculty and student bodi

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Share a Perspective Response

Religion played a minor role in my adolescent life, and my parents and I didn't frequent a synagogue or celebrate with a bar mitzvah. My mom mentioned that I was Jewish because she too, was Jewish, ye

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1. Tell us about a topic or issue that sparks your curiosity and gets you intellectually excited. How do you think the environment at Haverford, including the framework of the Honor Code, would foster your continued intellectual growth?

Music has always been a key aspect of my life. Each situation I encountered could be represented by a song, and each song was capable of motivation through any circumstance. Haverford embodies the ide

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2. Please tell us what motivated you to apply to Haverford and what excites you most as you imagine your Haverford experience. Please limit your response to 150 words.

“Black and Asian Foodways: An Exploration” seemed to be December’s hottest Haverblog, and made it clear to me just how important inclusivity is at Haverford. Students of all backgrounds are given the

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Most meaningful activity

Maintaining both physical and mental wellness have been crucial parts of my growth; they have allowed me to take life as it comes and explore new passions in the process. Throughout my personal progre

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Reasons for applying

Scrolling through Wake Forest's Instagram, the motto of "Pro Humanitate" became apparent. Each post depicted an unparalleled dedication towards the student body, from football games to class trips abr

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1b. Explain how a book you’ve read has helped you to understand the world’s complexity. (150 words)

Outliers, by Malcolm Galdwell explores peculiar phenomena about the human condition: luck and opportunity. Society often sees the final product of one’s success, venerating their self accomplishments.

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

Music has always been a key aspect of my life. Each situation I encountered could be represented by a song, and each song was capable of motivation through any circumstance. Eventually, listening to m

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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)

Music has always been a key aspect of my life. Each situation I encountered could be represented by a song, and each song was capable of motivation through any circumstance. Eventually, listening to m

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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?

Having just come back from an ankle sprain, I was patiently waiting on the bench to be subbed in. As I juggled the soccer ball in preparation, my coach finally called me to start warming up. During my

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Princeton has a longstanding commitment to service and civic engagement. Tell us how your story intersects (or will intersect) with these ideals.

During a visit to see family in Uruguay, I was asked by my cousin to attend her English class as a native speaker. Never having taught English before, the process began with simple questions: “What’s

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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)

Scanning the Daily Princetonian, it became clear that Princeton is a way of life for most Tigers: reading the Activism headline revealed a community unafraid to write their truths and pave the path fo

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List the titles of the required readings from academic courses that you enjoyed most during secondary/high school.

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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.

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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.

Fruity Loops Studio; Garageband; Splice; Spotify; Soundcloud; drhyman.com; New York Times; Netflix; sciencenews.org; musescore.com; Yo Yo Ma- YouTube; Sheku Kanneh-Mason- YouTube; ESPN; Nike Run Club

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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?

I tended to gravitate towards the STEM curriculum throughout my high school experience, appreciating the logic and reason behind discussions in chemistry and biology. However, it was my AP literature

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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.

For the past 5 years, it’s been a birthday tradition to visit New York City; even now, I’m still mesmerized by art at the MOMA, and pop-up shops in Meatpacking. What’s unique about New York is that it

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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.

My younger days always consisted of watching kid-friendly science shows such as Beakman’s World on cable TV. Yet my excitement allowed me to explore past the curriculum: memorizing polyatomic ions for

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Danforth Short Answer

After tearing my ACL, I laid in bed for days feeling hopeless; it was through this process where I realized the importance of mental wellness in the absence of physical health. The impact of the pande

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Danforth Essay

My parents embraced the unknown when immigrating to the US. Rather than feeling pressured to succeed, I’ve inherited their inspiration of opportunity, looking to better myself and my peers. It was the

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Ervin Short Answer

Due to an ACL injury, I was able to understand the importance of mental wellness in the absence of physical health. As a result, my supportive peers and I took initiative in seeking mental health reso

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Ervin Essay

Being a first generation American has allowed me to view my community from a specific perspective: I understood that it was the support and sacrifice from my parents which aided in my many endeavors,

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Rodriguez Short Answer

Due to an ACL injury, I was able to understand the importance of mental wellness in the absence of physical health. As a result, my supportive peers and I took initiative in seeking mental health reso

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Rodriguez Essay

Being a first generation Latino-American has allowed me to view community from a specific perspective: it was the support and sacrifice from my parents and peers which aided in my many endeavors. The

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What you are interested in studying and why

WashU strives for a student body to meet "strength through truth", while simultaneously bettering those around them. The fearless academic scholarship, focus on close-knit community, and access to und

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In 150 to 250 words, please write a short response on the topic selected. You can type directly into the box, or you can paste text from another source.

Reading Swarthmore’s student blog on “Staying Connected While Being Apart”, I understood the pride taken in collaboration and a close-knit community. A relaxing campus, dedicated faculty, and a libera

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