NYU: What intrigues you? Tell us about one work of art, scientific achievement, piece of literature, method of communication, or place in the world (a film, book, performance, website, event, location, etc.), and explain its significance to you. (1500 characters) 1012-character version (as..

Selfish though it may sound, I had no interest in helping elders or those with disabilities until my mother gave me the opportunity to open my eyes...

570-word version: “Please don’t think less of me. I know you don’t get it, but this is just how it is around here, and I know it’s a lame excuse, but I’m just not cut out for school, education, ‘a carrion kite never making a good hawk’ kind of stuff...&rd..

UIUC: In an essay of 300 words or less, tell us something about yourself that isn't covered elsewhere in this application, some interest or experience of yours that you think the University of Illinois should know about as part of the admissions review. 300-word version: U of Illinois&mdas..

MIT: Tell us about the most significant challenge you`ve faced or something important that didn`t go according to plan. How did you manage the situation? (200-250 words) 248-word version: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Spotlights used to be mine. Always struggling to attain brilliant resul..

UW: Briefly explain (in 50-100 words), how you decided which activity was the most important to you. 100-word version: Business Administration-oriented – U of Wisconsin Founding Innovative Entrepreneur’s Club was not easy and running it was even harder... U of Michigan: Everyo..