Columbia: For applicants to Columbia College, please tell us what attracts you specifically to the field or fields of study that you noted in the Application Data section. If you are currently undecided, please write about any field or fields in which you may have interest at this time, but have not yet selected as a major interest. (1500 characters)

U of Notre Dame: How does the academic college you intend to enroll in at Notre Dame better suit your educational and professional goals than the program you currently attend and what have you done to prepare yourself to succeed? If you are not currently enrolled in the major program you seek to study at Notre Dame, why have you decided to pursue that field of study at this point? (approximately 250 words)

1443-character or 253-word version: Columbia & U of Notre Dame
Although on occasions the criticisms of Dr. 선생님성함, my high school chemistry teacher, did not sit with me well, his compliments always had alleviated my pent up frustrations...

Carnegie Mellon: Please submit a one-page, single-spaced essay that explains why you have chosen Carnegie Mellon and your particular major(s), department(s) or program(s). This essay should include the reasons why you`ve chosen the major(s), any goals or relevant work plans and any other information you would like us to know. If you are applying to more than one college or program, please mention each college or program you are applying to. Because our admission committees review applicants by college and programs, your essay can impact our final decision. Please do not exceed one page for this essay.

614-word version: Carnegie Mellon
Although I have perused many novel readings since college, one particular reading from high school, namely Compliment Can Make a Whale Dance by Kenneth Blanchard, still remains in heart...