Tufts: Which aspects of Tufts` curriculum or undergraduate experience prompt your application? In short: "Why Tufts?" (1000 characters)

995-character version: Tufts
Besides its closely-knit community, vitally modern education, international research programs, undergraduate research opportunities with faculty, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, just to mention more than a few, I am committed to Tufts due to its interdepartmental program in neurobiology and behavior without having to double major...

Columbia: Please tell us what you find most appealing about Columbia and why. (1500 characters)

1489-character version: Columbia
Besides its renowned faculty, core curriculum, literary magazine, subject specialists in the libraries, administration of the Pulitzer Prizes, illustriously diversified student body, cosmopolitan atmosphere with vibrantly artistic scenery, just to mention more than a few, its unique program in neuroscience and behavior, of course...

Emory: What are the unique qualities of Emory University, and the specific school(s) to which you are applying (Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Oxford College, or both), that make you want to become part of Emory University? In what ways do you hope to take advantage of the qualities you have identified? (no more than 250 words)

250-word version: Emory
Besides its small seminar settings in INSPIRE, one-on-one mentoring in Research Partners Programs, “close student-faculty” relationship similar to or even surpassing that of “a small liberal arts college,” extensive “study abroad programs in over forty countries around the world,” just to mention more than a few, its program in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology, of course...

NYU: Why NYU (1500 characters)

1478-character version: New York U
Besides its renowned faculty, illustriously diversified student body, myriad of prominent programs both international and domestic, cosmopolitan atmosphere with vibrantly artistic scenery, just to mention more than a few, its prestigious interdisciplinary program in dentistry, of course...