Notre Dame: What is one small detail in the world that you notice and wish others did, too?

Rice: Outside of academics, what do you enjoy doing most? Please type. Limit your response to the space provided. 1 paragraph

190-word version: Notre Dame & Rice Special Program Essay
One of the songs that drove me to love music and even inspired me to perform in my school’s talent show is Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder. Upon hearing the first verse of the song, the phrase “Isn’t She Lovely, Isn’t She Wonderful” touched me to an extent that it made me wonder who “she” is, compelling me to find out...

U of Chicago: Would you please tell us about a few of your favorite books, poems, authors, films, plays, pieces of music, musicians, performers, paintings, artists, magazines, or newspapers? Feel free to touch on one, some, or all of the categories listed, or add a category of your own.

274-word version: U of Chicago
...Upon hearing the first verse of the song, the phrase “Isn’t She Lovely, Isn’t She Wonderful” touched me to an extent that it made me wonder who “she” is, compelling me to find out. As the song neared its end, I realized that the “she” Stevie Wonder was referring to was his daughter, Aisha, who he only saw for a few seconds...