Undergraduate / Describe a trait or characteristic that has been passed to you by your family [NEW]

Describe a trait or characteristic that has been passed along to you by your family. Tell us why you like or dislike this aspect of yourself. (500 CHARACTERS MAX)

One trait that I see in myself and my parents is adaptibility. As a six-year-old, moving from India to the. U.S. was beyond a drastic change. However, I had already started to change my accent once I started going to school in Georgia. When I moved to New york from Georgia after ninth grade, I wasn't sure what to expect. After moving to Brooklyn, however, I realized that I was already drawing in the culture of the city. I am glad I possess an open-mind, which enables me to embrace change.

New York City is an essential element of academic and cultural life at NYU. If you could engage in an activity or start a club or service organization at NYU, what would it be and how would you envision it impacting the larger community? (500 CHARACTERS MAX)

If I had to start a club at NYU, it would be a culinary club. This club would bring together students that, like me, have a real passion for cooking, or just simply would like to learn to improve on their skills. Besides cooking great meals, the aim of this club would also be to feed the hungry in Harlem. Thus, this would not only be a good opporutunity to perfect culinary skills, but also a way to reach out to the homeless in Harlem.

You have been selected to sing in a talent show. What song would you choose? Why?

I would choose the song "Drift Away" by Kid Rock. Given my utter ineptness at singing, this song would be the perfect choice, since it has very few high notes. Furthermore, this song, with its soft and mellow tune, is easy to catch on to. Thus, the audience would be able to sing along and enjoy this song with me.

Please tell us what led you to select your anticipated academic program and/or NYU school/college, and what interests you most about your intended discipline

As a little kid, seeing my parents treat patients in rural India was definitely encouraging. It instilled in me the desire to help the sick or the poor. Furthermore, science has always been my favorite subject. My most enjoyable class in high school has been AP Biology, which opened my eyes to how much more there is to science. I believe the College of Arts and Science will help me further develop my analtyical skills and help me see through convoluted problems and be able to solve them.

Undergraduate / help with organizing a short answer for UR [2]

for Univ. of Rochester, the short answer is

Rochester students represent many different viewpoints. Each student constructs an independent study and research plan. Describe what you will contribute to Rochester's diversity of ideas, experiences, and identities. If you can, incorporate a positive past experience where you chose your own learning path, or negative experience where you wanted to exercise more independence.

Can you please tell me how I should organize my response?

for the last part of the question (describe a positive/negative experience, etc) i will write about a science fair project i conducted during ninth grade and the positive part was how i was able to see how/where i should improve in conducting the experiment, etc.

thank you so much!

Undergraduate / 'academic strenght and research opportunities' Why decide to apply - emory supplement [2]

Many students decide to apply to Emory University based on our size, location, reputation, and yes, the weather. Besides these valid reasons as a possible college choice, why is Emory University a particularly good match for you?

Several factors have shaped my rationale as to why I deem Emory a strong match for me. From what I have learned from current Emory students, Emory provides its students with a great learning environmnent, ensuring that every student exceeds in their chosen field of study. I consider this one of Emory's exceptional qualities. I also greatly appreciate the fact that Emory, with its academic strenght and research opportunities, not only enriches its students' learning experience, but also gears them towards contributing to global concerns. With its tradition of being a liberal arts college, Emory will offer me a well-rounded education and enable me to expand my thought process. Lastly, I view the undergraduate period of a student's life as a time of discovery. I have come to appreciate Emory's leniency in allowing its students to explore their options and future plans before declaring a major. These reasons prove to me that Emory is indeed a great choice for me.

This question doesn't specify a lenght. Does my essay need anything else?

Undergraduate / 'e-mail conversations with a student' - university of rochester supplement [4]

Hi, can you please tell me whether i need to make any changes to this. the word limit is only 125 words, which is why i couldn't make it longer than it is now. thank you!

What makes the University of Rochester a good fit for you? In answering, identify your sources of information, including any conversations you've had with Rochester faculty, staff, students, or alumni.

Many factors have shaped my rationale as to why I deem the University of Rochester a good fit for me. Through my e-mail conversations with student Chris Biersanski, I learned that every student, regardless of what he or she chooses to major in, is encouraged to participate in some form of research. I consider this to be an exceptional quality of the University. Not only will independent research expand my thought process, but it will also prepare me for a career in medicine. Through another e-mail conversation with student Kellie IIeto, I have come to greatly appreciate Rochester's open curriculum. An open curriculum will enable me to explore my own interests and learn more efficiently. Lastly, Rochester's diversity will help to enrich my college experience.

Undergraduate / UR supplement: what you'll contribute - 'utilize the research opportunities' [3]

Rochester students represent many different points of view. Each student constructs an independent study and research plan. Describe what you will contribute to Rochester's diversity of ideas, experiences, and identities. If you can, incorporate a positive past experience where you chose your own learning path, or a negative experience where you wanted to exercise more independence.

As a freshman in high school, I had the opportunity to conduct an extensive research project. Specifically, I was testing to see what types of bacteria are more resistant than others to the antibiotic ampicillin. The analytical skills required to initiate the project expanded my thought process, as I was asking new questions and developing new hypotheses. The most exciting part was the results, which led me to develop even more questions about the properties of certain bacteria that resisted ampicillin more than others. As a result of this project, I came to greatly value independent research. I found that research entails critical thinking and problem solving skills, and also helps the researcher to understand complex issues. With my inclination for scientific inquiry and great liking for independent research, I am confident that I will utilize the research opportunities at Rochester to their fullest potential.

please let me know if I should make any kind of change to this. thank you so much!

Undergraduate / supplement for how will this college prepare you for your goals [2]

please tell me if i need to make any changes. i'm leaving out the name of the college since i'm using it for more than one college.

I am applying to _____________________, because I am aware that it possesses a long history and a reputation for high-caliber, rigorous teaching and learning. What especially attracts me is that the research conducted at the college is geared towards improving the lives of people. I have also come to admire the program because of its well-rounded curriculum and its stellar facilities. The undergraduates at this school who apply to medical school have high chances of being accepted. Keeping this in mind, I am certain that _________________ will prepare me exceptionally well and help me to become a strong candidate for medical school. I appreciate the opportunity to be considered for your school. I look forward to your admission decision. Thank you for your time and attention.

Undergraduate / 'loss of comfort' - mcaulay honors college essay [3]

pick a place or activity that is important to you. tell us a story about your experience at that place or with that activity that reveals something about you.

It was a cold, crisp morning and the beauty of Stone Mountain, located just outside of Atlanta, had a unique tranquility. On an occasional weekend I would piggyback on my dad's back up the 1700-foot mountain. However, the beauty of the trek on this granite hill taught me, in greater respects, many life lessons that a 8-year-old like me would never imagine learning on what I considered a tedious and hectic journey.

I started the walk, but, this time, I decided I needed to walk the hike myself. Yes, it was a loss of comfort, and it was hard to accept change, but I realized that it was something I needed to do. In a greater sense, I was understanding the importance of independence. Instead of leaning on my dad's back, I wished to create my own path.

Midway through the climb up the mountain, I was getting weary and had doubts about whether I could climb the entire way by myself. I had yet to walk 800 feet to the summit. I discovered that progress is not rapid. In fact, it is gradual and takes persistence.Professional hikers certainly were not born naturally adept at hiking. They persevered through minor obstacles and honed their skills. Similarly, I could not let my minor exasperation get the better of me. I would have to persevere.

Reaching the top, I realized that hard work truly does pay off. For me, I was elated that it was the first time I had climbed the mountain without any help from my dad. I have learned that challenging myself is much better than taking the easy way out. After all, the more effort I put into something, the more I come to value the end result. I am confident that I will bring this inclination to challenge myself to whichever college I attend.

please tell me about any corrections including grammatical, how the essay flows, etc.

Nikita

Undergraduate / 'Grew up in Indian villages' - how has macaulay honors changed you [4]

It is now 2013. How has the macaulay honors college changed you?

As a little girl growing up in India, I would tag along with my parents to watch them treat patients in rural villages. As I watched my parents interact with their patients, make diagnoses, and administer treatments, I began to feel that my own calling was, like my parents', to make people healthier, while keeping in mind what types of communities they live in and what level of support is available to them.

It is now 2013. I have completed my pre-medicine track at Hunter College. However, I am not someone who only possesses the knowledge to cure people. Macaulay Honors College has led me to flourish academically and personally. The exposure Macaulay Honors has given me to diverse academic areas has instilled in me excellent critical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity. It has helped me to gain many different perspectives and view my own aspirations to become a doctor in a different light. Involvement in the many internships made possible by the program has fostered my leaderships skills. The research opportunities at Hunter have also helped me prepare for my career in and strengthened my love for medicine. In order to become a successful physician, I realize that I must be dedicated to the health of the community, which are qualities I have see in my own parents. Looking back at the four years spent at Macaulay, I can rightly say that, through countless community service hours, my passion for helping others has only been enhanced.

I have experienced tremendous personal growth at Macaulay Honors College. The academic rigor of this program combined with the numerous opportunities provided to help me gain experience in my chosen field has made me a strong candidate for medical school.

Undergraduate / Brown supplement (interests and motifs) [3]

Tell us about the academic areas that interest you most and your reasons for applying to Brown.

As a freshman in high school, I had the opportunity to conduct an independent science research project in which I tested which types of bacteria are more resistant than others to the antibiotic ampicillin. During the course of this experiment, I had started to think analytically and develop more and more questions from my observations. As a result, I came to greatly value independent research. Courses like AP biology opened my eyes to how much there is to science, and instilled in me a love for biological sciences. Not surprisingly, I wish to pursue my interest in biology at Brown. Many factors shape my rationale for applying to Brown. The broad research opportunities and variety of innovative courses offered under the department of biology will give me the tools I need to excel in the field. Furthermore, the Day in the Life program will give me the opportunity to gain early exposure to jobs in the field of biology. In addition, I view the undergraduate period of a student's life as a time of discovery. Brown's flexible curriculum will allow me to just that: develop new interests and hobbies. I also greatly admire Brown's unique elective courses, such as the history of math, and its stellar facilities. What I find most exceptional about Brown, however, is its collaborative and nourishing learning environment, which I deem essential to enriching one's intellectual path. Keeping this in mind, I am confident that Brown will prepare me exceptionally well in my chosen field of study.

How did you become interested in Brown?

When my guidance counselor mentioned the uniqueness of Brown this past April, I started to look into Brown more in depth. Through my online research, I learned that Brown was indeed a unique place, laden with opportunities. However, what really led me to set my heart on Brown was the Brown viewbook. Perusing through this book gave me a good sense of Brown's educational philosophy and the beauty of the campus and facilites.

Nikita

Undergraduate / Different viewpoints - what do you find most appealing about columbia [6]

What I find most appealing about Columbia is its core curriculum. I can imagine myself poring over the works of Aeschylus in Literature Humanities, or pondering about Hobbes' Leviathan. And even though these courses are outside of my major, they will allow me to gain perspective into things that never occurred to me before. I would love to share my knowledge with others and open my eyes to different viewpoints. I imagine myself looking at the world in a different way after being a student at Columbia. This is what attracts me most about Columbia.

Nikita

Undergraduate / Short answer essay questions (yoga, tennis) [5]

hi can u please edit these sentences for me

what helps you to feel physically or mentally renewed other than a good night's rest?

Taking a yoga class at my school helps me rejuvenate myself and concentrate on positive thoughts. This helps me to gain a fresh perspective on things.

what would you do with a free afternoon?

On a free afternoon, I would love to play tennis with my dad or cook a nice meal for my family.

what is something that you are especially proud of?

Whether it is celebrating Diwali, visiting Hindu temples, or learning classical Indian singing, I am especially proud of my Indian heritage.

thank you
nikita