Writing and Extracurricular Activities
U of M
Everyone belongs to many different communities and/or groups defined by (among other things) shared geography, religion, ethnicity, income, cuisine, interest, race, ideology, or intellectual heritage. Choose one of the communities to which you belong, and describe that community and your place within it. (250)
Describe the unique qualities that attract you to the specific undergraduate College or School (including preferred admission and dual degree programs) to which you are applying at the University of Michigan. How would that curriculum support your interests? (500)
Vanderbilt
Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences (Recommended length: 250 words)
USC
In a short paragraph, please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences
Describe your academic interests and how you plan to pursue them at USC. Please feel free to address your first- and second-choice major selections
Stanford
Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (150 word limit.)
Stanford students possess an intellectual vitality. Reflect on an idea or experience that has been important to your intellectual development. (250 word limit.)
Virtually all of Stanford's undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate -- and us -- know you better. (250 word limit.)
What matters to you, and why? (250 word limit.)
Harvard
Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences.
You may wish to include an additional essay if you feel that the college application forms do not provide sufficient opportunity to convey important information about yourself or your accomplishments. You may write on a topic of your choice, or you may choose from one of the following topics: - Unusual circumstances in your life - Travel or living experiences in other countries
Everyone belongs to many different communities and/or groups defined by (among other things) shared geography, religion, ethnicity, income, cuisine, interest, race, ideology, or intellectual heritage. Choose one of the communities to which you belong, and describe that community and your place within it. (250)
Describe the unique qualities that attract you to the specific undergraduate College or School (including preferred admission and dual degree programs) to which you are applying at the University of Michigan. How would that curriculum support your interests? (500)
Vanderbilt
Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences (Recommended length: 250 words)
USC
In a short paragraph, please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences
Describe your academic interests and how you plan to pursue them at USC. Please feel free to address your first- and second-choice major selections
Stanford
Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (150 word limit.)
Stanford students possess an intellectual vitality. Reflect on an idea or experience that has been important to your intellectual development. (250 word limit.)
Virtually all of Stanford's undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate -- and us -- know you better. (250 word limit.)
What matters to you, and why? (250 word limit.)
Harvard
Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences.
You may wish to include an additional essay if you feel that the college application forms do not provide sufficient opportunity to convey important information about yourself or your accomplishments. You may write on a topic of your choice, or you may choose from one of the following topics: - Unusual circumstances in your life - Travel or living experiences in other countries