BU: In a few sentences, please tell us why BU is a good fit for you and what specifically has led you to apply for admission? (750 characters)

732-character version: Boston U
BU exceeds all the qualities that I aspire in a university. The sheer number of inspiring programs, the extensive college community, the location that encourages extraneous working opportunities, its determination to reduce carbon footprints and its location on Commonwealth Avenue are all features of BU that I admire greatly...

Barnard College: What factors have influenced your decision to apply to Barnard College? What intrigues you about Barnard’s approach to the liberal arts and sciences? (1000 characters)

938-character version: Barnard College
Barnard exceeds all the qualities that I aspire in a liberal arts school, the distinction of a prestigious all-girls college that carries traditions, the location that encourages extraneous working opportunities, and the dedication in recognizing women’s contribution to society...

Rochester: Why Rochester? - Rochester students live on campus together but commit to self-direction and self-determination through our curriculum. Independent, confident thinkers who ``play well with others`` thrive here. Show us how this uncommon intersection of traits describes you, and tell us why you would excel at Rochester. (1000 characters)

982-character version: U of Rochester
Rochester exceeds all the qualities that I aspire in a university as the cultivator of my individualism and character in becoming a persistent learner. Although I have been employing Rochester’s Meliora to excel in a variety of aspects throughout my high school career, I have also sought to build valuable relationships with my teachers and fellow students, a trait particularly important in Rochester...

NYU: Why NYU? (1500 characters)

1492-character version: New York U
NYU exceeds all the qualities that I aspire in a university as the cultivator of my individualism and character in becoming a more mature person. Besides its well-equipped libraries for research, numerous internship opportunities, richness of programs, highly sophisticated faculty, I am certain its cultural diversity will help me pursue all my intellectual and interpersonal goals in becoming a well-rounded and -versed scholar...