USC (U of Southern California): Decision Appeal Q. Can I appeal this decision? A. If you wish for us to consider new and compelling information not included in your original application, or if you believe we failed to consider your case appropriately, you may submit a formal appeal of our dec..

Wash U (Washington U in St. Louis): Application Update Recently you submitted a new application for admission to the freshman class of 2015 at Washington University in St. Louis. Since you have previously applied for admission, I am writing to ask for an update of any academic or other experienc..

Princeton`s unofficial motto is "Princeton in the Nation`s Service and in the Service of All Nations". In what ways do you imagine using your talents and convictions in service to communities – large or small – during your lifetime? 172-word version: ...Wegener changed th..

Brown: Who interested you in Brown (e.g., college counselor, Brown alumnus/a, admission officer, undergraduate, relative)? (500 characters) Version 1 (498 characters): Wonhoe Koo, a current student at Brown, inspired me to apply to Brown... Version 2 (497 characters): A picture of Professo..

Caltech students have long been known for their quirky sense of humor and creative pranks. Please describe an unusual way in which you have fun. 336-word version: In ninth grade, my friends and I impishly and, to an extent, unintentionally short-circuited an entire building—we did not e..

Brown: Who interested you in Brown (e.g., college counselor, Brown alumnus/a, admission officer, undergraduate, relative)? (500 characters) Version 1 (497 characters): ...Brown is renowned for making arduous efforts... Version 2 (496 characters): I walk through Brown in delight, passing t..