284-word version: Stanford In high school, millions of students go into the classrooms just to be told...the same elements, the same equations, and the same chronologies... 265-word version: Stanford Millions of students enter high school classrooms to learn the same elements, the same equati..

UVA (U of Virginia): 1. We are looking for passionate students to join our diverse community of scholars, researchers, and artists. Answer this question, which corresponds to the school/program you selected above, in a half page or roughly 250 words. College of Arts and Sciences - What work o..

Rice: With the understanding that the choice of academic school you indicated is not binding, explain why you are applying to that particular school of study. (150 word limit) 150-word version: When I was much younger, I had always thought along the lines of the verity of conventions... U..

UT—Austin: Topic C (optional) Considering your lifetime goals, discuss how your current and future academic and extra-curricular activities might help you achieve your goals. 491-word version ...No doubt, I would have agreed until my sophomore year when I was unsure about what I wanted..

Common Application: Supplementary Essay(s) (250 words) Yale-NUS: Short Essay 1 What in particular about Yale-NUS College has influenced your decision to apply? (250 words or less) 250-word version: “Ju Hee, art isn’t only about drawing skills. It’s about m..

Common Application: Supplementary Essay(s) (650 words) Cornell: Tell us what you'd like to major in at Cornell, and why or how your past academic or work experience influenced your decision, and how transferring to Cornell would further your academic interests. (Please limit your res..