UW--Madison: Statement Consider something in your life you think goes unnoticed and write about why it's important to you. 634-word version: Unlike most of my more practically-minded friends whose interests tend to run mainly from engineering to computer science to business administration..

Common Application: Additional Information Please provide an answer below if you wish to provide details of circumstances or qualifications not reflected in the application. You may enter up to 650 words. 335-word version Needless to mention, Princeton, first of all, is a top-class Ivy League..

Cornell: College of Human Ecology What do you value about the College of Human Ecology's perspective, and the majors that interest you, as you consider your academic goals and plans for the future? (Please limit your response to 650 words.) 466-word version: ...As such is my disposition,..

UW—Madison: Additional Statement Tell us why you decided to apply to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition, share with us the academic, extracurricular, or research opportunities you would take advantage of as a student. If applicable, provide details of any circumstance that cou..

UT—Austin: Scholarship Essay Describe and evaluate one experience that significantly influenced your academic interests. The experience might be a class, a job, a relationship, an extracurricular activity, or a profound event. Be sure to explain how this experience led to your setting the g..

UVA (U of Virginia): 2. Required of ALL applicants, regardless of school or program. Answer one of the following questions in a half page or roughly 250 words (Please select the prompt you are responding to): - What's your favorite word and why? - We are a community with quirks, both in lang..