Brown: Why are you drawn to the academic fields you indicated in the Anticipated Degree and Academic Interest questions above? (1000 characters)

994-character version: Brown
As an intern at the 연구소명 Biology Laboratory, I explored the attributes of HeLA Cells and recognized their lethal effects. As a child who lost his adoring grandfather to lung cancer, I can now vividly imagine how excruciating it must have been for him...

Johns Hopkins: Johns Hopkins offers 49 majors across the schools of Arts and Sciences and Engineering. on this supplement, we ask you to identify one or two that you might like to pursue here. Why did you choose the way you did? If you are undecided, why didn`t you choose? (If any past courses or academic experiences influenced your decision, you may include them in your essay.)

224-word version: Johns Hopkins
As an intern at the 연구소명 Biology Laboratory under the watchful eye of Professor 교수님성함, I explored the attributes of HeLA Cells. Recognized as the “infinite cell that does not die,” HeLA cells reproduce in cultures and divide constantly like cancer cells...

Rochester: Please explore the distinct educational philosophy, area of study, or research project of a faculty member teaching in the graduate program to which you are applying. Tell us why you would enjoy working with this person. Rather than contacting a faculty member, please research the variety of print and online resources available. Limit to 300 words.

298-word version: Rochester Combined Program Essay
If given the opportunity, I would really enjoy studying with Dr. Robert Anthony Bambara, who explored the field of biochemistry to discover information on HIV1, for I found research into such areas truly exciting. As an intern at the 연구소명 Biology Laboratory under the watchful eye of Professor 교수님성함, I explored the function of HeLA Cells...

Duke: If you have participated in any significant research activity outside of school, please provide a brief description and limit your response to one or two paragraphs.

Northwestern: If you have done any research or independent study outside of school, please include an abstract or summary of your work.

Tufts: There is a Quaker saying: ``Let your life speak.`` Describe the environment in which you were raised--your family, home, neighborhood or community--and how it influenced the person you are today. (2000 characters)

Rice: With the understanding that the choice of academic school you indicated is not binding, explain why you are applying to that particular school of study. (2000 characters)

311-word or 1842-character version: Duke, Northwestern, Tufts & Rice
As an intern at the 연구소명 Biology Laboratory under the watchful eye of Professor 교수님성함, I explored the function of HeLA Cells. Recognized as the “infinite cell that does not die,” HeLA cells reproduce in cultures and divide constantly like cancer cells...