161-word version: U of Rochester
The graphite in our mechanical pencils is easily broken with even the slightest pressure applied on to it. But the graphite, under different circumstances, can be surprisingly sturdy even against bulletproof glass. It does not break when it is dropped from 502ft high due to its resilience...
206-word version: U of Notre Dame
The graphite in our mechanical pencils is easily broken with even the slightest pressure applied on to it, even annoying how frequently it breaks while just writing. But the graphite, under different circumstances, can be surprisingly sturdy even against bulletproof glass. It does not break when it is dropped from 502ft high due to its resilience...
216-word version: Boston U
The graphite in our mechanical pencils is easily broken with even the slightest pressure applied on to it, even annoying how frequently it breaks while just writing. But the graphite, under different circumstances, can be surprisingly sturdy even against bulletproof glass. It does not break when it is dropped from 502ft high due to its resilience...
U of Virginia: What is your favorite word and why?
212-word version:
My undeniably most preferred word is “resilience.” The graphite in our mechanical pencils is easily broken with even the slightest pressure applied on to it, even annoying how frequently it breaks while just writing. But the graphite, under different circumstances, can be surprisingly sturdy even against bulletproof glass. It does not break when it is dropped from 502ft high due to its resilience...
U of Michigan: “We know that diversity makes us a better university – better for learning, for teaching, and for conducting research.” (U-M President Mary Sue Coleman)
Share an experience through which you have gained respect for intellectual, social, or cultural differences. Comment on how your personal experiences and achievements would contribute to the diversity of the University of Michigan.
224-word version:
The graphite in our mechanical pencils is easily broken with even the slightest pressure applied on to it, even annoying how frequently it breaks while just writing. But the graphite, under different circumstances, can be surprisingly sturdy even against bulletproof glass. It does not break when it is dropped from 502ft high due to its resilience. But bulletproof glass does...