I’m a minority. To make things worse, I’m a minority within a minority group. I’m Korean but my last name is not Kim, Lee or Park. It’s Ryu (pronounced You but with a R sound in front and not Rye-U).Unlike most Koreans I didn’t score an 800 or close to an 800 on my SA..

Seven Years Old. The world was vast, scary and full of obstacles. I was an adventurer and a vagabond, restless and curious of my surroundings. Compared to how I view my immediate surroundings the world for me at the age of seven was marvelous, exciting and full of opportunities for exploration...

NYU: Many students decide to apply to NYU because of our New York City location. Apart from the New York City location, please tell us why you feel NYU will be a good match for you. (750 characters) 747-character version: While perusing through NYU's website, I became particularly drawn to..

Northwestern: What are your reasons for wanting to attend Northwestern? (300 words) 300-word version: A student Mario Jobbe said that Northwestern has "the largest student-run philanthropy in the nation." He told the story of his friend suffering from leukemia and how she struggled e..

Like everyone else, I also aspire to go to a prestigious college, but as my records reflect, I may not be ready for the rigorous curriculum of a four-year college as I now regretfully realize. Upon realizing, admitting to, and accepting my shortcomings, I decided that I would overcome them by chal..

Boston U: Students consider many different factors when applying to college. Briefly discuss who or what influenced your decision to apply to Boston University. 144-word version: The experience that attracted me the most to Boston University was watching a flash movie in which Professor Scott..