UT—Austin: Required The statement of purpose will provide an opportunity to explain any extenuating circumstances that you feel could add value to your application. You may also want to explain unique aspects of your academic background or valued experiences you may have had that relate to y..

UW—Seattle: Applicants are expected to answer the following questions in their statements: 1. Why are you pursuing further studies? How did you reach the decision to go into your particular field? What are your long term academic and professional goals? Be as specific as possible. 2. If you..

Emory: What is your favorite ride at the amusement park? How does this reflect your approach to life? (no more than 250 words) 249-word version: Emory Rather like a cliché though it may sound, I find not the generic roller coaster but the shuttle roller coaster, which does not make a comp..

245-word version: Emory – Literature Although the transition from Canada to Korea was exacting at best academically, culturally, and socially, I was able to adapt and adjust with doting memories from Canada and of my grandparents... 246-word version: Emory – Literature & Psycholog..

570-word version: “Please don’t think less of me. I know you don’t get it, but this is just how it is around here, and I know it’s a lame excuse, but I’m just not cut out for school, education, ‘a carrion kite never making a good hawk’ kind of stuff...&rd..

In 9th grade, I had the opportunity to participate in the Seoul International Youth Film Festival, a convention committed to youths interested in filmmaking. On the first day, the multinational congregation was divided into several groups...