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..

UT—Austin: Topic A (optional) Describe a setting in which you have collaborated or interacted with people whose experiences and/or beliefs differ from yours. Address your initial feelings and how those feelings were or were not changed by this experience. UT—Austin: Scholarship Es..

Wash U (Washington U in St. Louis): Application Update Recently you submitted a new application for admission to the freshman class of 2015 at Washington University in St. Louis. Since you have previously applied for admission, I am writing to ask for an update of any academic or other experienc..

Common Application: 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 the option that b..

Cornell: College of Human Ecology What do you value about the College of Human Ecology's perspective, and the majors that interest you, as you consider your academic goals and plans for the future? (Please limit your response to 650 words.) 466-word version: ...As such is my disposition,..

UW—Madison: Additional Statement Tell us why you decided to apply to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition, share with us the academic, extracurricular, or research opportunities you would take advantage of as a student. If applicable, provide details of any circumstance that cou..