UW--Madison: Activity Statement
Briefly explain (in 50-100 words), how you decided which activity was the most important to you.

UMD--College Park: In addition to answering two of the questions above, please include any additional information you would like to provide if extenuating circumstances have affected your performance or extracurricular activities. This information is only necessary if these circumstances have not been discussed in any other part of your application. Maximum 100 words.

99-word version
Determined to do something meaningful before my last summer in high school, I went to Korea Council of Sports for All...

Common Application: Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities (extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (1000 characters or approximately 150 words).

172-word version
Determined to do something meaningful before my last summer in high school, I went to Korea Council of Sports for All in Seoul. But upon gazing at those I was in charge of..., my anticipation quickly turned into apprehension...

UIUC: ESSAY #2
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.

293-word version
Determined to do something meaningful before my last summer in high school, I headed toward Korea Council of Sports for All in Seoul for I naively thought that I would be able to sympathize with those I would be in charge of as I, too, had to endure four “long” weeks of disability...when I dislocated my shoulder while playing lacrosse...

UW--Seattle: B. Short Response (required)
Directions: Choose one of the following two topics and write a short essay. (Recommended length: 250 - 500 words)
1. The University of Washington seeks to create a community of students richly diverse in cultural backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. How would you contribute to this community?
2. Describe an experience of cultural difference, positive or negative, you have had or observed. What did you learn from it?

UT--Austin and A&M: Topic A: REQUIRED
Write an essay in which you tell us about someone who has made an impact on your life and explain how and why this person is important to you.

UC--Berkeley: Additional Information (550 words max)

333-word version
Determined to do something meaningful before my last summer in high school, I headed toward Korea Council of Sports for All in Seoul for I naively thought that I would be able to sympathize with those I would be in charge of as I, too, had to endure four “long” weeks of disability feeling utterly useless of myself when I dislocated my shoulder while playing lacrosse...