Rice U: How did you first learn about Rice University and what motivated you to apply? (250 word limit)

 

Sorting through the massive information..., the label “philosophy butters no bread” caught every bit of my attention...

 

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, school, college, program, and/or area of study? You may be focused or undecided, or simply open to the options within NYU's global network; regardless, we want to understand - Why NYU? (400 word maximum)

 

Sorting the scattered about magazines in the reference section of the library, I realized that the current stage of my life is like the layout stage of publishing any magazine...

 

Boston College: We would like to get a better sense of you. Please select one of the questions below and write an essay of 400 words or less providing your response.

 

1. What contemporary issue or trend relating to politics, culture, society, or foreign policy particularly concerns you and why?

2. Many human beings throughout history have found inspiration and joy in literature and works of art. Is there a book, play, poem, movie, painting, music selection, or photograph that has been especially meaningful to you?

3. Contemporary higher education reflects a tension between preparing for a meaningful life and preparing for a career. What are you looking for in your undergraduate education? Which emphasis is more important to you at this time and why?

 

Sorting the scattered about magazines...in the reference section of the library..., I realized that the current stage of my life could very well be likened to the layout stage of publishing any magazine...

 

U of Chicago: How does the University of Chicago, as you know it now, satisfy your desire for a particular kind of learning, community, and future? Please address with some specificity your own wishes and how they relate to UChicago.

 

Sorting the scattered about magazines...in the reference section of the library..., I realized that the current stage of my life could very well be likened to the layout stage of publishing any magazine...

 

Emory U: In addition to the Common Application's Personal Statement, please choose one (1) of the essays below (500 word limit). This supplemental essay should give us insight on your character as well as your potential fit with Emory University. Please consider your essay thoughtfully, as our Admission Committee and Faculty have special interest in this portion of your application.

 

Essay Option 1: Last August, Susan Grant, chief nurse executive for Emory Healthcare, said this of Emory’s choice to treat patients with Ebola: "We can either let our actions be guided by misunderstandings, fear and self-interest, or we can lead by knowledge, science and compassion. We can fear, or we can care." Consider her idea of doing what is in the public interest despite potential cost. Please discuss an example in your life or the life of another that's come to your attention. (500 word limit)

 

 

Sorting the scattered about magazines...in the reference section of the library..., I realized that the current stage of my life could very well be likened to the layout stage of publishing any magazine...

 

Describe the unique qualities that attract you to the specific undergraduate College or School (including preferred admission and dual degree programs) to which you are applying at the University of Michigan. How would that curriculum support your interests?

 

Sorting the scattered about magazines...in the reference section of the library..., I realized that the current stage of my life could very well be likened to the layout stage of publishing any magazine...

 

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 chosen the major(s), any goals or relevant work plans and any other information you would like us to know. For freshmen applying to more than one college or program, please mention each college or program to which you are applying. Because our admission committees review applicants by college and program, your essay can impact our final decision. Candidates applying for early decision or transfer may apply to only one college and department.

 

Sorting the scattered about magazines and newspapers in the reference section of the library after the public had left the premise, I realized that the current stage of my life could very well be likened to the layout stage of publishing any magazine or newspaper...