U of Notre Dame: The curriculum offered at Notre Dame varies from what you might expect (e.g. Introduction to Biological Sciences, Accountancy) to topics you might not (e.g. Theology and Engineering, Friendship: From Aristotle to Facebook). If you could introduce a new course and serve as the expe..

My life was altered the moment I became the secretary of the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) in 11th grade. As I was timid and lacked confidence, being the secretary required me to become more certain of my actions...

Of the activities, interests and experiences listed on the previous page, which is the most meaningful to you, and why? 251-word version: Having taught computer to foreign workers and math to needy elementary school students, I became concerned with their mounting difficulties: social prejudice,..

Cornell: Consider the academic programs in the school/college you indicated above. How will you utilize them to further explore your intended major or field of interest, or general academic interests if you’re undecided? 286-word version: I am a free rambler rather than a straight walker..

MIT: Although you may not yet know what you want to major in, which department or program at MIT appeals to you and why? (100 words) 100-word version: Environmental Eng. – MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) I know my contributions as an environmental engineer may be small. But I..

U Penn: Describe the courses of study and the unique characteristics of the University of Pennsylvania that most interest you. Why do these interests make you a good match for Penn? 202-word version: Besides its renowned economics and statistics courses, the fields of my academic interest in c..