Carnegie Mellon: Why have you chosen your major, department or program? (This essay should include the reasons why you've chosen the major, 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 ment..

Brown: Tell us about the academic areas which interest you most and your reasons for applying to Brown. (1500 characters) 1,474-character version: The most appealing academic areas for me are International Studies and Fine Arts. I have had several opportunities to travel outside Korea and see..

Brown: Tell us about the academic areas which interest you most and your reasons for applying to Brown. 194-word version: First, Brown’s open curriculum fascinated me. Some say it is too lax, but I actually believe it provides a wider opportunity for students to explore and discover thei..

Columbia: Please tell us what you find most appealing about Columbia and why. (350 characters) Version 1 (348 characters): Location Its location, New York, provides unparalleled opportunities and Columbia takes full advantage of it... Version 2 (349 characters): Internships Most appealing..

Boston U: Students consider many different factors when applying to college. Briefly discuss who or what influenced your decision to apply to Boston University. 144-word version: The experience that attracted me the most to Boston University was watching a flash movie in which Professor Scott..

Like everyone else, I also aspire to go to a prestigious college, but as my records reflect, I may not be ready for the rigorous curriculum of a four-year college as I now regretfully realize. Upon realizing, admitting to, and accepting my shortcomings, I decided that I would overcome them by chal..