Caltech students have long been known for their quirky sense of humor and creative pranks. Please describe an unusual way in which you have fun. 336-word version: In ninth grade, my friends and I impishly and, to an extent, unintentionally short-circuited an entire building—we did not e..

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. (Paragraph or two) 352-..

The remarkable citizens and numerous pathbreaking scholars who have been a part of our community—such as abolitionist Frederick Douglass, women`s rights activist Susan B. Anthony, and philanthropist Joseph C. Wilson—lead us to appreciate the importance of bringing together students fro..

Tell us what you like to do for fun. (1000 characters limit) Version 1 (901 characters): Although I rarely get much free time because of the long school hours, I try to spare some moments in the weekends for my recreational purposes... Version 2-1 (843 characters): In 7th grade I fell in love w..

You have been selected to sing in a talent show. What song would you choose? Why? (500 character limit) Version 1 (499 characters): Though my choice may receive a few laughs, it’d be Frank Sinatra’s “I Did It My Way” as it represents the basic course of my life... Versio..

New York City is an essential element of academic and cultural life at NYU. If you could start a club or service organization at NYU, what would it be and how would you envision it impacting the larger community? (500 character limit) Version 1 (827 characters): If I were to start my own club or..