Northwestern: What are the unique qualities of Northwestern - and of the specific undergraduate school to which you are applying - that make you want to attend the University? In what ways do you hope to take advantage of the qualities you have identified? (250 words)

 

245-word version
...Thus Northwestern’s McCormick Engineering instantly came to my mind with its supercomputer that provides research opportunities not only in Engineering & Systems that are related to robotics and networking, the bases of Vehicle to Vehicle communications, at the EECS department but also in Signals & Systems that are related to network transmissions...

 

Columbia: Please tell us what you find most appealing about Columbia and why. (300 words or less)

 

290-word version
...Thus Columbia University’s Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science instantly came to my mind with its supercomputer that provides research opportunities not only in areas related to networking and software systems...but also through various programs of the Robotics Laboratory, the Database Research Group, and Software Systems Laboratory...

 

Caltech: Scientific exploration clearly excites you (otherwise you wouldn’t be applying to Caltech). What is it about Caltech’s opportunities and resources that will best fuel your intellectual curiosity and develop your passion for science, technology, math or engineering? (500 words max)

 

499-word version
...Being that said, Caltech instantly came to my mind with its supercomputer that provides research opportunities not only in networking at the Center for Advanced Computing Research but also in various projects on autonomous systems...

 

Cornell: Tell us about an engineering idea you have, or about your interest in engineering. Describe how your ideas and interests may be realized by—and linked to—specific resources within the College of Engineering. Finally, explain what a Cornell Engineering education will enable you to accomplish. (Please limit your response to 650 words.)

 

602-word version
...Being that said, Cornell University’s College of Engineering instantly came to my mind with its supercomputer that provides research opportunities not only in autonomous systems lab at COE but also in various projects on autonomous vehicles led by Dr. Dan Huttenlocher...

 

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 to which you are applying. Because our admission committees review applicants by college and program, your essay can impact our final decision.

 

665-word version
...Being that said, Carnegie Mellon instantly came to my mind with its supercomputer that provides research opportunities not only in the Transportation Center–SSTI but also in various programs...