UT—Austin: Topic C (optional) Considering your lifetime goals, discuss how your current and future academic and extra-curricular activities might help you achieve your goals. 491-word version ...No doubt, I would have agreed until my sophomore year when I was unsure about what I wanted..

Common Application: This section is required because you indicated one or more of the following situations earlier in the application: - You have been found responsible for a school disciplinary violation. - You have a past history of a misdemeanor, felony, or other crime. - You have had or..

Harvard: Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (150 words maximum.) 146-word version: I can say with confidence that my recent experiences in the army...mark my transition from adolescence to adulthood... UND (U of Notre Dame): Please s..

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..

UW--Madison: Activity Briefly explain (in 50-100 words), how you decided which activity was the most important to you. 100-word version: In high school I played squash and tennis because they were fun and they also served as a diversion from the overly emphasized college admissions pro..

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..