584-word version: Psychology – Carnegie Mellon In extension to biology and chemistry, I am also interested in psychology because I suspect that the study is especially inseparable from understanding behavior from a biochemical approach... 601-word version: Biology & Chemistry –..

NYU: What intrigues you? Tell us about one work of art, scientific achievement, piece of literature, method of communication, or place in the world (a film, book, performance, website, event, location, etc.), and explain its significance to you. (1500 characters) 1012-character version (as..

549-word version: Cornell – College of Engineering The anime called Cyberformula once enthralled me. As its name suggests, it was about racing among vehicles each equipped with a computer for aid in the race...

Notre Dame: Why are you interested in attending the University of Notre Dame? (approximately 150 words or 2000 characters) 1284-character (or 229-word) version: ...I suppose the interest stems from their natural disposition... Being that said, many students pretend that they are familiar wit..

Stanford: 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. (250 word limit.) 234-word version Hey, roommate! ...Despite my ardor for computer..

MIT: We know you lead a busy life, full of activities, many of which are required of you. Tell us about something you do for the pleasure of it. (*)(100 words or fewer) Caltech: Caltech students have long been known for their quirky sense of humor and creative pranks. Please describe an unus..