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..

690-word version: "Shut up! I know you’re lying. How could you be so untrue to yourself?" A small dorm room suddenly explodes into an enormous battlefield with my declaration of war against my adversary. "How could you say I`m lying? Don`t you dare accuse me of what I didn`t d..

Duke: If you have participated in any significant research activity outside of school, please provide a brief description and limit your response to one or two paragraphs. Northwestern: If you have done any research or independent study outside of school, please include an abstract or summary of..

UT--Austin: Optional There may be personal information that you want considered as part of your admissions application. Write an essay describing that information. You might include exceptional hardships, challenges, or opportunities that have shaped or impacted your abilities or academic credenti..

UT--Austin: Required Choose an issue of importance to you – the issue could be personal, school related, local, political, or international in scope – and write an essay in which you explain the significance of that issue to yourself, your family, your community, or your generation. 1..

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..