Describe a trait or characteristic that has been passed along to you by your family. Tell us why you like or dislike this part of yourself. (500 character limit) Version 1 (472 characters): My family is fairly unique in that everyone is optimistic, humorous and loves watching and playing sports....

Indicate any special talents or skills that you possess. Version 1 (86 words): A characteristic that everyone in my family carries is “assertiveness,” a trait that is typical of being the blood type B whether it is a grace or a curse... Version 2-1 (87 words): I have been heavily in..

Name a Penn professor with whom you would like to study or conduct research and explain why. (1000 characters limit) Version 1 (979 characters): Economics, because of its basis on human psychology and sociology, inspired me greatly from early on. I became especially interested in John Nash&rsquo..

Brown: Who interested you in Brown (e.g., college counselor, Brown alumnus/a, admission officer, undergraduate, relative)? (500 characters) Version 1 (498 characters): Wonhoe Koo, a current student at Brown, inspired me to apply to Brown... Version 2 (497 characters): A picture of Professo..

Virtually all of Stanford’s undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate—and us—know you better. (1800 character limit) 1226-character version: Hello, roommate. Although I don’t know wh..

Your intellectual abilities, your sense of imagination and your creativity are important to us. If you would like to further express these qualities, you may include an optional essay on one of the following three prompts. Your essay should not exceed one page. 5b. First experiences can be defini..