Cornell: What are some of your most notable awards, honors, or achievements in academic or extracurricular areas? If any is especially important to you, tell us why. 131-word version: Receiving two commendations for being an honor student during my senior year was one of my best academic achi..

...In the future, applications of conducting polymers will be boundless. Electronic plastics will replace heavy metal, making electronic devices much lighter, and the development of flexible electrodes will allow people to carry a computer display in a hand bag by rolling the display up. Engineeri..

Cornell: Consider the academic programs in the school/college you indicated above. How will you utilize them to further explore your intended major or field of interest, or general academic interests if you’re undecided? 286-word version: I am a free rambler rather than a straight walker..

Please answer both questions below (maximum of 250 words for each answer). Describe your intellectual interests, their evolution, and what makes them exciting to you. 266-word version: Even though it might not be made possible during my lifetime, I want to get to the edge of the Universe...

CMU: Please submit a one-page, single-spaced essay that explains why you have chosen Carnegie Mellon and your particular major(s), department(s) or program(s). This essay should include the reasons why you`ve chosen the major(s), any goals or relevant work plans and any other information you would..

Common Application: Supplementary Essay(s) (6 versions) Cornell U: How have your interests and related experiences influenced the major you have selected in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences? (Please limit your response to 650 words.) Texas A&M U: Topic C (optio..