Right after receiving my admissions decision from Stanford, I was very discouraged for Stanford had always been the only university that I really wanted to be part of, envying those who were supposed to have been admitted to Stanford. But I soon came to realization that I have given my best and th..

I was discouraged (as you mentioned in your letter) when I was informed that U of C had decided to defer my application. As everyone says, however, "Where there is a will, there is a way," and from my perspective, this yet another opportunity granted to me rather than an opportunity miss..

Common Application: Additional Information (3 versions) Please provide an answer below if you wish to provide details of circumstances or qualifications not reflected in the application. You may enter up to 650 words. UIUC: Academic Challenges Have you faced any challenges thr..

Common Application: Personal Essay (650 words) The essay demonstrates your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected topic and helps you distinguish yourself in your own voice. What do you want the readers of your application to know about you apart from courses, grades, and t..

Common Application: Additional Information (2 versions) Please provide an answer below if you wish to provide details of circumstances or qualifications not reflected in the application. You may enter up to 650 words. UC—Berkeley: Additional Comments (optional) If you wi..

Common Application: Additional Information (2 versions) Please provide an answer below if you wish to provide details of circumstances or qualifications not reflected in the application. You may enter up to 650 words. U of Illinois—Urbana Champaign: Academic Challenges H..