Harvard: What specific plan do you have, if any, for using the education you hope to receive? (500 characters)

85-word version
College for me is comparable to a carry-on in which I would stow all the precious experiences and knowledge I would have acquired from Harvard and carry it with me always wherever I go...

WashU Scholarship Essay: Annika Rodriguez Scholars Program, All Undergraduate Schools
Submit an application for admission.
Submit an Application for Academic Scholarships and Fellowships, checking the box for the Rodriguez Scholars Program.
Write a brief answer (150 words or less) to both of the following questions.
2. If you are selected as a Rodriguez Scholar, how do you see yourself contributing to the Washington University community?

150-word version
As I know Wash U will be a lifelong companion for my goal of realizing a prosperous reunited Korea..., I am at least responsible for trying in earnest to treat the indelible wounds caused by the sixty two years of division...

WashU Scholarship Essay: Honorary Scholars Program in Arts & Sciences
On your application for admission, rank the College of Arts & Sciences as your first choice.
Submit an Application for Academic Scholarships and Fellowships, checking the box for the particular scholarship you seek: Compton, Mylonas, Moog, or Lien. You can choose only ONE scholarship.
Submit an official high school transcript. If you have submitted the transcript required to apply for undergraduate admission, you will not need to submit an additional transcript.
Complete four short answers:
Write an answer of 150 words or less to each of the following questions:
4. Why have you chosen to study the academic discipline (biological sciences and chemistry, physical sciences and mathematics, humanities, social and behavioral sciences) associated with the scholarship program you are seeking? You may include comments about both your academic interests and your professional/career goals.

150-word version
As I know Political Science will be a lifelong companion for my goal of realizing a peaceful and prosperous reunited Korea..., I am responsible for trying in earnest to treat the indelible wounds caused by the sixty two years of division as a citizen of the last remaining divided nation...

Denison: Please write a paragraph or two briefly describing your reasons for applying to Denison: (1000 characters)

166-word version
As I know Denison will be a lifelong companion for my goal of realizing a prosperous reunited Korea..., I am responsible for trying in earnest to treat the indelible wounds caused by the sixty two years of division as a citizen of the last remaining divided nation...

WashU Scholarship Essay: Educational Goal
NOTE: Briefly state what you intend to accomplish in college and what your future goals are (for example: what undergraduate degree(s) do you plan to earn, do you intend to pursue a graduate or professional degree after you complete your undergraduate studies, do you plan to study abroad or complete an internship or co-op program, etc.)

214-word version
As I see it, college education for me is comparable to a carry-on and a carryout at the same time. In the former, I would stow all the precious experiences and knowledge I would have acquired from Wash U and carry it with me always wherever I go...

Colgate: Please use this brief essay to help us get to know you beyond what is defined in your scholastic and extracurricular record. In 250 words or less, please respond to the following:
We honor the many different forms of diversity in our community. Your perspective is valuable because it comes from your life experiences, family backgrounds, and culture. Please tell us about yourself, how you plan to share your perspective with the Colgate Community, and what you hope to learn from other members of the community.

243-word version
As I see it, college education for me is comparable to a carry-on in which I would stow all the precious experiences and knowledge I would have acquired from Colgate and carry it with me always wherever I go...

Brandeis: Please include a short response to one of the following prompts (250 words or fewer). (2000 characters)
1. Why would you like to attend Brandeis?
2. Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis said, `If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law respectable.` Tell us about an unjust law (written or unwritten) that you believe should be broken.
3. A package arrives at your door. After seeing the contents you know it’s going to be the best day of your life. What’s inside and how do you spend your day?

244-word version
As I see it, college education for me is comparable to a carry-on in which I would stow all the precious experiences and knowledge I would have acquired from Brandeis and carry it with me always wherever I go...

Bowdoin: In an effort to understand your interests and aspirations for college, we ask you to select one of the three topics below and provide a response of up to 250 words. Please include your name, birth date, and your topic choice at the top of the page.
Bowdoin students and alumni often cite world-class faculty and opportunities for intellectual engagement, the College’s commitment to the Common Good, and the special quality of life on the coast of Maine as important aspects of the Bowdoin experience. Reflecting on your own interests and experiences, please comment on one of the following:
1. Intellectual engagement
2. The Common Good
3. Connection to place

245-word version

The Common Good

As I see it, college education for me is comparable to a carry-on in which I would stow all the precious experiences and knowledge I would have acquired from Bowdoin and carry it with me always wherever I go...

UPenn: Short Answer
A Penn education provides a liberal arts and sciences foundation across multiple disciplines with a practical emphasis in one of four undergraduate schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the School of Nursing, or the Wharton School.
Given the undergraduate school to which you are applying, please discuss how you will engage academically at Penn. (Please answer in 300 words or less.)

298-word version
As I see it, college education for me is comparable to a carry-on in which I would stow all the precious experiences and knowledge I would have acquired from Penn and carry it with me always wherever I go...

Oberlin: Please attach a brief statement (approximately 300 words or less) that addresses the following:
Given your interests, values, and goals, explain why Oberlin College will help you grow (as a student and a person) during your undergraduate years.

300-word version
As I see it, college education for me is comparable to a carry-on and a carryout at the same time. In the former, I would stow all the precious experiences and knowledge I would have acquired from Oberlin and carry it with me always wherever I go...

Bates: Supplementary Essay
In addition to the Common Application essay, please select one phrase from the Bates mission statement below and comment on how it inspires you and draws you to Bates (1-2 paragraphs).
Since 1855, Bates College has been dedicated to the emancipating potential of the liberal arts. Bates educates the whole person through creative and rigorous scholarship in a collaborative residential community. With ardor and devotion - Amore ac Studio - we engage the transformative power of our differences, cultivating intellectual discovery and informed civic action. Preparing leaders sustained by a love of learning and a commitment to responsible stewardship of the wider world, Bates is a college for coming times.

358-word version
As I see it, college education for me is comparable to a carry-on and a carryout at the same time. In the former, I would stow all the precious experiences and knowledge I would have acquired from Bates and carry it with me always wherever I go...

Macalester: All Applicants
In addition to the Common Application essay, all applicants must respond to the following in a second essay:
What factors have led you to consider Macalester College? Why do you believe it may be a good match, and what do you believe you can add to the Mac community, academically and personally?
Feel free to draw on past experiences, and use concrete examples to support your perspective. Additional writing samples (e.g. class papers or creative writing) are welcomed as supplements, but are not substitutes for either essay.

392-word version
As I see it, college education for me is comparable to a carry-on and a carryout at the same time. In the former, I would stow all the precious experiences and knowledge I would have acquired from Macalester and carry it with me always wherever I go...

Wesleyan Scholarship Essay: SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAY
In addition to the personal essay submitted for the Common Application, the following essay question is to be answered by all Freeman Scholarship applicants. Don`t forget to indicate your name and Wesleyan I.D. number.
On a separate sheet of paper, please tell us how you would use your Wesleyan education to make a contribution to your home country. (Approximately 400 words.)

456-word version
...For me, college education is comparable to a carry-on, in which I would stow all the precious experiences and knowledge I would have acquired from Wesleyan and carry it with me always wherever I go, retrieving carefully and yet vibrantly each experience and knowledge whenever required by the community I am to be a contributing constituent of...

George Washington: ESSAYS
Listed below are the essay questions you must complete. The Committee on Admissions will use your essays to determine your ability to organize your thoughts and express yourself clearly. We recommend that you compose your essay responses in a word processing document and paste a copy in the space provided.
1. Freshman Essay Tell us in no more than 500 words what most influenced you to apply to The George Washington University. If you are applying to an accelerated or special program, also explain why you are interested in the program at GW.

500-word version
As I see it, college education for me is comparable to a carry-on and a carryout at the same time. In the former, I would stow all the precious experiences and knowledge I would have acquired from GW and carry it with me always wherever I go, retrieving carefully and yet vibrantly each experience and knowledge whenever required by the community I am to be a contributing constituent of...

Vassar: HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT VASSAR AND WHAT ASPECTS OF OUR COLLEGE DO YOU FIND APPEALING?

526-word version
...As I see it, college education for me is comparable to a carry-on and a carryout at the same time. In the former, I would stow all the precious experiences and knowledge I would have acquired from Vassar and carry it with me always wherever I go, retrieving carefully and yet vibrantly each experience and knowledge whenever required by the community I am to be a contributing constituent of...