Donation to NPSD Educational Foundation, 2021-06-10
【Aiden in English】
Dear Mr. Likens,
Throughout my high school years, I've always felt that you had the best interpretation of me. Understanding, relating, constructing, and directing my education, your guidance became so much more than a course curriculum. Without a teacher to lean on for a senior year, our conversations became moments worth treasuring. The insight you provide is unique and tailored to my personality, far from the vanilla an
Donation to NPSD Educational Foundation， 2021-06-09
【Aiden in English】
Dear Mrs. Kratz,
You've been a teacher that every student wishes they had in high school. Whether it be critiquing my writing or sharing your stories, there isn't a dull moment with your enthusiasm. You always know the perfect thing to say, when to push students for improvement, and when to sympathize with our struggles. As I move on from North Penn, I will always remember the hours spent picking apart my writing, you
〖Please indicate any special talents or skills you possess. You should write in either paragraph or bulleted-list format (250 words).〗
Creativity is difficult to achieve. I’d realized this at a young age, banging my head against the desk and trying to overcome writer’s block; however, with time, I discovered the best method to break the creative slowdown is to force your pencil on
〖At Penn, learning and growth happen outside of the classrooms, too. How will you explore the community at Penn? Consider how this community will help shape your perspective and identity, and how your identity and perspective will help shape this community. (150-200 words)〗
In high school, I enjoyed spearheading an Investment Conference to provide more financial literacy to other students. At Wharton, I
〖How did you discover your intellectual and academic interests, and how will you explore them at the University of Pennsylvania? Please respond considering the specific undergraduate school you have selected. (300-450 words)〗
In stockmarketgame.org’s 2020 spring event, my team placed third in our region. My friends and I had spent hours each week drawing up diagrams, diversifying our portfol
A Harvard education would best prepare me to further my life’s mission: helping those around me.
Our public education system prioritizes “core” subjects while sacrificing survival courses such as personal finance. To promote financial literacy among high school students, I launched the virtual Southeastern Pennsylva
〖Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (Max 150 Words)〗
In the hopes of helping to improve my community, I applied for the position of Memorial Garden chair. Tasked with beautifying a ceremonial garden, I posted sign-ups on our Key Club website, but to my dismay, I found submissions in single digits, the garden in shambles, and the deadline fast approac
〖For applicants to Columbia College, please tell us what from your current and past experiences (either academic or personal) attracts you specifically to the areas of study that you previously noted in the application.〗
In stockmarketgame.org's 2020 spring event, my team spent hours each week brainstorming how to separate ourselves from the hundreds of opposing squads. Struggling to ad
〖Why are you interested in attending Columbia University? (200 words or fewer)〗
While I thoroughly enjoy teaching a writing class and hosting investment conferences, I usually find myself tackling problems of the past: helping a struggling student with grammar or providing basic financial literacy neglected by the public education system. Columbia University, which is dedicated to diver
〖Columbia students take an active role in improving their community, whether in their residence hall, classes, or throughout New York City. Their actions, small or large, work to positively impact the lives of others. Share one contribution that you have made to your family, school, friend group, or another community that surrounds you. (200 words or fewer)〗
List the titles of the required readings from academic courses that you enjoyed most during secondary/high school.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey; 1984 by George Orwell; The Dante Club by Matthew Pearl; Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell; The Great Gatsby by Scott Fitzgerald; A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens; A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams; Hamlet by William Shakespeare.
〖Please write a brief paragraph about your most significant activity out of those listed above and its importance to you.〗
Writing has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. From my elementary school times of vacations to the Bahamas up to my most recent year in high school, I’ve continued a blog documenting significant events. I’ve submitted over a hundred works to writing competitions
〖Please tell us about a book that has influenced you, from any point in your life.〗
Ever since I discovered the concept of the iPhone, I placed the mastermind behind the technology on a pedestal above everyone else. Steve Jobs, the man who captured the magic and imbued it on a small rectangular box, was a wizard to a 13-year-old me.
I stared at the Science Olympiad President, fingers thumping away under my desk. I glanced back at the two options: my friend and the other final candidate.
〖“Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.” What does this statement mean to you and can it affect what you do? (800 Words)〗
“Take the shot if you’re open, Aiden.”
I nod. Down six, we needed three-pointers to close the gap in these two minutes. I exhaled and rubbed my shaking hands against each other. Stepping onto the court for perhaps the last time in my middle school
〖What is fairness in the world? Is merit always the pinnacle of fairness in education? (800 Words)〗
Somewhere along the road of early-grade gym class, I discovered that I wouldn’t be the fastest soccer player or the strongest batter. Consistently being picked in the final few during kickball would imprint those ideas in your mind; however, I felt unjustly robbed of the means of success on the playground. “Why can’t
〖We would like to know more about your interest in NYU. What motivated you to apply to NYU? Why have you applied or expressed interest in a particular campus, school, college, program, and or area of study? If you have applied to more than one, please also tell us why you are interested in these additional areas of study or campuses. We want to understand - Why NYU? (400 Word Maximum) 〗
〖Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.〗
Shielding my eyes from the scorching sunlight, I walked past a dusty soccer field, watching young, barefooted children kick around a battered leather ball, straps flapping around the dirt. Situated in the goalpost's shade, a m
“If you aren't gonna eat that Steven, I’ll take it.”
“I’m good. Here, pick it up yourself.”
Kris reached over the iron clasps into Steven’s craft, taking the only useful bits off his bench. Eying the arm, he tore off the fingers and removed the radius and ulna. He held the appendage over the side of his vessel and let the
Let’s get the big one off the table first: I’m going to New York University (NYU) to study business at Stern. Was it my first choice? No. Is my future bright? Yes. Is it a good school and opportunity? Absolutely. Am I excited?
Not really. Let me explain.
Since elementary school, most well-off middle-class Chinese
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