Columbia: What single activity listed in the activity section of your Common Application are you most proud of and why? (150 words or less) UM (U of Michigan—Ann Arbor): If you could only do one of the activities you have listed in the Activities section of your Common Application, whic..

UC—Berkeley: Additional Comments (optional) If you wish, you may use this space to tell us anything else you want us to know about you that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in the application. (no more than 550 words) 474-word version: As I am always open to new op..

UC—Berkeley: Additional Comments (optional) If you wish, you may use this space to tell us anything else you want us to know about you that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in the application. (no more than 550 words) Virginia Tech: Freshman Applicant Personal Stat..

Carnegie Mellon: If there was an interruption during your secondary school or collegiate experience or between your secondary school and collegiate experience (gap year(s)) when you were not enrolled and as a result, not making normal academic progress, please explain the reason for the interrupt..

Rice: With the understanding that the choice of academic school you indicated is not binding, explain why you are applying to that particular school of study. (150 word limit) 150-word version: When I was much younger, I had always thought along the lines of the verity of conventions... U..

UVA (U of Virginia): 1. We are looking for passionate students to join our diverse community of scholars, researchers, and artists. Answer this question, which corresponds to the school/program you selected above, in a half page or roughly 250 words. College of Arts and Sciences - What work o..