Common Application: Personal Essay (575 words) CommonApp: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. Please write an ess..

Common Application: Supplementary Essay(s) (4 versions) NYU (Steinhardt): We would like to know more about your interest in NYU. We are particularly interested in knowing what motivated you to apply to NYU and more specifically, why you have applied or expressed interest in a particular ca..

Common Application: Supplementary Essay(s) (2 versions) Carnegie Mellon U: Please submit a one page, single-spaced essay that explains why you have chosen Carnegie Mellon and your particular major(s), department(s) or program(s). This essay should include the reasons why you've chose..

Common Application: Supplementary Essay(s) (464 words) Carnegie Mellon U: While not a requirement, have you been interviewed by an alumni or on campus representative prior to applying for admission? If so, indicate the name of your interviewer and tell us how it impacted your decision to..

Common Application: Supplementary Essay(s) – Short Questions (7 answers) Stanford: Briefly respond to the following inquiries so we can get to know you better. Do not feel compelled to use complete sentences. Name your favorite books, authors, films, and/or artists. (50 wor..

Common Application: Supplementary Essay(s) (4 versions) Stanford: Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. Version 1-1: 150 words Beginning in high school, I was inducted into the world of computer science... Version 1-2: 150 wor..