Brown: A distinctive feature of the Brown Curriculum is the opportunity to be the "architect of your education." Why does this academic environment appeal to you? (700 characters) 699-character version: Art History-oriented – Brown I always thought I was going to be a scienti..

UW: Briefly explain (in 50-100 words), how you decided which activity was the most important to you. 100-word version: Business Administration-oriented – U of Wisconsin Founding Innovative Entrepreneur’s Club was not easy and running it was even harder... U of Michigan: Everyo..

UIUC: In an essay of 300 words or less, tell us something about yourself that isn't covered elsewhere in this application, some interest or experience of yours that you think the University of Illinois should know about as part of the admissions review. 300-word version: U of Illinois&mdas..

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..

Rochester: Meliora: 'Ever better' - The University's motto, Meliora, directs our focus toward continual improvement through research, understanding, and collaborative efforts. Offer and example from your personal experience of an obstacle you faced or a problem you identified. Describe..

Brown: Please tell us more about your interest in Brown: Why does Brown appeal to you as a college option? Who or what has influenced your decision to apply? (1000 characters) 989-character version: Brown ...as an aspiring advertiser, I did not take long to come up with samples of what the chi..