595-word version: ...Yes, I was the captain of the ship of my “dreams.” ...Yes, I am the coxswain of our little boat, and every time I sit on it, I reflect on the first day I started crew... 696-word version: At the 50th round in the same old ice rink, the coach yelled out “..

Johns Hopkins: Johns Hopkins offers 50 majors across the schools of Arts and Sciences and Engineering. On this application, we ask you to identify one or two that you might like to pursue here. Why did you choose the way you did? If you are undecided, why didn`t you choose? (If any past courses or..

Before coming to America, I was but an average high school student who had twelve classes from seven in the morning until ten o’clock at night, but without any clear goals and falling asleep from time to time in classes...

Common Application: Personal Essay 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 test scores? Choose th..

Barnard College: Alumna and writer Anna Quindlen says that she “majored in unafraid” at Barnard. Tell us about a time when you majored in unafraid. (1000 characters) 998-character version: Barnard College Being a new student in school is like being an exotic animal. Local students..

Bard: An essay is required for application to Bard College as a supplement to the Common Application. Please indicate your choice of option A, B, or C below. If you select option C, you do not need to upload your response online. Instead, it can be sent via regular mail, not e-mail, to Bard Colleg..