455-word version: ‘Why do most artists become legends almost only posthumously?’ was the seemingly inconsequential question that consistently badgered my thought throughout high school, little did I know then that the answer to the question would have an impact not only on my comportme..

Georgetown: ALL APPLICANTS: The Admissions Committee would like to know more about you in your own words. Please respond to one of the following two prompts: (A) Please submit a brief essay, either personal or creative, which you feel best describes you. OR (B) Describe an experience you have had..

611-word version: All sorts of toys were chasing after me and I was running as fast as I could. At first I thought I was playing Hide and Seek as their appearances resembled those of my friends from junior high school. As I took a closer look, however, I noticed that they were all wielding some so..

172-word version: Chinese University of Hong Kong My studies in Japan were cut short when I came back to Korea because of the devastating earthquake in Japan in February... 336-word version: National University of Singapore As far back as I can remember I have always enjoyed watching Japanese dra..

As a curator at the Children’s National Folk Museum of Korea, I was responsible for conveying the story of Shim-Cheong, the devoted daughter epitomizing the Korean tradition of fulfilling filial duties..., to young children of all ages and cultures...

179-word version: Before becoming seriously enthused in music, “Their song inspired me to become a singer” was the modest cliché I thought many singers used as mere euphemism. Letting Queen’s music permeate into my deepest of thoughts, however, I was able to get a clear gr..