462-word version: Carnegie Mellon – Col. of Humanities and Social Sciences – Econ. ...I needed to understand the interrelationships of the constituents of an organization as a company is in essence a community in the smaller scale and a society in the larger scale...

Columbia: Please tell us what academic class has been your favorite and why. (1500 characters) 1485-character version: Biochemistry-oriented - Columbia In extension to neuroscience and behavior, I am also interested in biochemistry because I speculate that... 1550-character version: Chemis..

U of Notre Dame: The curriculum offered at Notre Dame varies from what you might expect (e.g. Introduction to Biological Sciences, Accountancy) to topics you might not (e.g. Theology and Engineering, Friendship: From Aristotle to Facebook). If you could introduce a new course and serve as the expe..

UIUC: In an essay of 300 words or less, tell us something about yourself that isn't covered elsewhere in this application, some interest or experience of yours that you think the University of Illinois should know about as part of the admissions review. 300-word version: U of Illinois&mdas..

NYU: What intrigues you? Tell us about one work of art, scientific achievement, piece of literature, method of communication, or place in the world (a film, book, performance, website, event, location, etc.), and explain its significance to you. (1500 characters) 1012-character version (as..

477-word version: Carnegie Mellon – Japanese ...Ever since understanding this doctrine, I have been convinced that learning and studying language is an essential endeavor... 474-word version: Emory – Japanese ...Ever since understanding this doctrine, I have been convinced that lea..