U of Chicago: Please tell us why you are planning to leave (or have already left) your current college or university.

 

Had it not been the reflection of my basketball injury while in high school, I would have never considered the prospect of transferring...

 

Vanderbilt U: Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (150-400 words)

 

To me, philosophy is the most fundamental study to all human endeavors as it constitutes the foundation for all civilizations...

 

U of Rochester: The University of Rochester provides students the opportunity to build their own curriculum based on their own unique strengths and interests. Aligned with this philosophy, we wish to provide applicants the ability to build their individual supplemental response. Please select one the following methods that best illustrates your interest in attending the University of Rochester and will best highlight your individual talents and interests.

 

CREATIVE RESPONSE. Please describe how your creative submission relates to your interest in University of Rochester (max 250 words). To upload smaller documents, such as an abstract or writing sample, log in to MyROC at enrollment.rochester.edu/myroc. File size cannot exceed 800KB and must be in .PDF format. For larger files, such as music or video, please provide a URL where they can be accessed.

RESEARCH RESPONSE. Please describe how your research abstract relates to your interest in University of Rochester (max 250 words). To upload smaller documents, such as an abstract or writing sample, log in to MyROC at enrollment.rochester.edu/myroc. File size cannot exceed 800KB and must be in .PDF format. For larger files, such as video, please provide a URL where they can be accessed.

 

Had it not been the reflection of my basketball injury while in high school, I would have never considered the prospect of transferring...

 

U of Southern California: Students are known to be involved. Briefly describe a non-academic pursuit (such as service to community or family, a club or sport, or work, etc.,) that best illustrates who you are, and why it is important to you. (250 word limit)

 

Sitting at the sideline..., I constantly complained and moaned about the pitiable condition I was in...