I struggled to keep my eyes open. I lay there, determined to stay awake, clinging to the cadence of their speech- the rhythm of the murmuring grown-ups voices was putting me to sleep. It was past my bedtime, but I wanted to stay awake and keep listening, though I didn’t quite understand what was being said. Little pitchers have big ears. I have practiced the art of listening from a young age. My family lives for storytelling and talking;...

Driven, generous, spirited – a spider in three words. A diligent breed, spiders succeed at what they choose to pursue, be it business management, social science, or raising children. I was raised by two spiders who proved to be excellent role models. My mother started her own production company and stands on her own two feet. She has taught me what it means to be proud of yourself, what it means to stick with your passions. My father can fix any...

A forty-five-year-old architect has inspired me. Always dependable, cutting his own path in a field he loves. My uncle. Like all alums, he suggested his school for me right off the bat. As I deepened my college search, my top criteria became: close to home, strong Art History program, dynamic group of people. Syracuse, at the top of my list, checks every box. I wanted to hear more than my uncle’s stories from the glory days, so I booked...

Who is the person you dream of becoming and how do you believe Syracuse University can help you achieve this? (Maximum: 250 words) Every millennial woman should aspire to be Sophia Amoruso. Every grown woman should aspire to be her, too. She took a small passion and fueled it into a $250 million business, and takes it all with a grain of salt. At twenty-two, Amoruso’s resume was unimpressive. She had little direction until she artfully marketed her Salvation Army finds...

The Discovery Programs for first semester study abroad give students the opportunity to begin their college experience in a unique and life-changing way. Explain why you are interested in this opportunity, detailing how you have previously adapted to a new environment, culture, language, or time spent away from your family. How would you expect spending your first semester abroad to change you? I was never one for summer camp. I dabbled in it, but it never caught on. But, oh,...

I applied to some schools that didn't...

I was trying to decide between some scholarship money from Syracuse and my Early Decision waitlist acceptance from Wesleyan. Ultimately, I chose Wesleyan...

When I was waitlisted at Wesleyan, I had my guidance/college counselor write a letter to the admissions director from my area. I also wrote...