Common Application: Personal Essay (2 versions) 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. Version 1: 636 words Havin..

Common Application: Supplementary Essay(s) (4 versions) New York U: 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 campus..

Common Application: Personal Essay (2 versions) Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma-anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. U of Wisconsin..

Common Application: Additional Information (4 versions) Please provide an answer below if you wish to provide details of circumstances or qualifications not reflected in the application. You may enter up to 650 words. UC—Berkeley: Additional Comments (optional) If you wi..

Common Application: Supplementary Essay(s) (7 versions) Rice U: How did you first learn about Rice University and what motivated you to apply? (250 word limit) 250-word version: Sorting through the massive information..., the label “philosophy butters no bread” cau..

Common Application: Supplementary Essay(s) (650 words) Cornell: Tell us what you'd like to major in at Cornell, and why or how your past academic or work experience influenced your decision, and how transferring to Cornell would further your academic interests. (Please limit your res..