161-word version: U of Rochester The graphite in our mechanical pencils is easily broken with even the slightest pressure applied on to it. But the graphite, under different circumstances, can be surprisingly sturdy even against bulletproof glass. It does not break when it is dropped from 502ft hi..

Since long ago, ocean has been regarded as the most enigmatic subject of endless surmises. In the past, the Earth was assumed to be cubical, so sailing to the point of sunrise or sunset suggested falling off of the world into an eternal abyss, a superficial and unsophisticated cursory conclusion t..

Each season and year at Johns Hopkins will have a different meaning for me. Fall will be a season of confusion. Fall marks the beginning of an entirely novel experience that may very well confuse me both mentally and physically with leaves changing their colors to add to my confusion...

242-word version: History – All Schools (First Choice College) History is extensive and influential, but every moment of that history is swift. Similarly, my decision to major in history was swift but will have lasting effects. Many of my peers enjoy instant gratifications, like fast food re..

NYU: Please tell us what led you to select your anticipated academic program and/or NYU school/college, and what interests you most about your intended discipline. (500 character limit) 479-character version: Environmental Science I would like to partake in NYU’s “green plan&rdquo..

NYU: Please tell us what led you to select your anticipated academic program and/or NYU school/college, and what interests you most about your intended discipline. (500 character limit) Version 1 (435 characters): Language & Culture Being a trilingual and having had various cultural expe..