That night was supposed to be just another concert, just another charity event for people who walked past and pretended to listen to the Iolani Jazz Combo. Just another concert where my friend and I played the same songs we always played until the next act arrived and we were allowed to eat dinner. So when the guest musician sat next to me on the piano bench and took complete control of my part, I had no idea what to...

Prompt: Johns Hopkins University was founded in 1876 on a spirit of exploration and discovery. As a result, students can pursue a multi-dimensional undergraduate experience both in and outside of the classroom. Given the opportunities at Hopkins, please discuss your current interests—academic or extracurricular pursuits, personal passions, summer experiences, etc.—and how you will build upon them here. - Some people are born with natural character. Some parents can say, “She’s got spirit!” about their three-year old child while...

I was pretty lackadaisical about the entire admissions process for reasons I can't quite remember, but I really wish I had taken it more seriously! I told my mother, "I'm going to apply...

While summer is a great time to relax and enjoy time away from studying and work, it is actually meant for both! Taking courses or working during the summer is extremely helpful...

I did not apply for scholarships or financial aid because at the time, my family did not qualify for financial aid and I did not receive any scholarships. The...

Do not slack off. I know high school seems like a time when you should be enjoying yourself "before you go off into the real world," but it is a time when you should be...

I am not the typical pre-med student who has joined Health Leads and the Service Fraternity or works in a research lab 40 hours a week. I am part of dance groups and culture groups and volunteer groups (outside of the Service Fraternity) and it's...