My fifth day in New York City, I turned 18. But it took me another two weeks to discover what being an adult actually meant to me. I was sitting on a park bench on a muggy summer day in Washington Square Park, waiting for a friend, when a ragged-looking man sat down near me and, noting my NYU sweatshirt, started to question me about what classes I was taking. Unsure if he was addressing me, and not really wanting to...

Describe who you are in 2025 and how Bentley shaped the person you became. (250 word limit) In 2025, I will have finished undergraduate and graduate school and be working in a marketing position in the sports or music industry. My experience at Bentley will have helped to shape me into a strong, educated businesswoman and put me ahead of my competitors. I will be working my way towards a top-level position where my ideas can be the most influential. With so many...

As an aspiring business management major, I found Boston University's program to be one of the most appealing. I want to be in a metropolitan area for the business opportunities it holds. With my fluency in Spanish and French, the International Management option at BU would effectively enhance my business degree. The School of Management offers a thorough, rigorous set of classes, which exactly meet my career goals. The Marketing Club and the Media and Entertainment Club appear intriguing to...

I am someone who loves to learn. But throughout my years in high school, I have found myself unsatisfied with the traditional style of learning. By the end of my sophomore year, I knew I couldn't waste another minute. I decided to push past the boundaries of my core classes and focus on what really interested me. First term of junior year, I took Sociology in Culture at Smith College. It introduced me to concepts that are relevant in my...

Wheaton is dedicated to empowering students to put new ideas into action and explore new horizons. Please tell us about a passion, talent, or interest you have and how you believe Wheaton can help you explore it. My passion is to use music to encourage necessary changes in the world. I have seen the way one song or music event can have a huge impact on people and I find that fascinating. When I hear about a song used to...

I spent countless days and nights all fall and winter writing these essays. It wasn't easy and I rewrote most of them at least ten times. However, in the end it was worth it. It was such a relief to have them all finished and to feel like I had done a good job. If I could give someone going into this process advice, it would be don't skip out on the essay. Do your absolute best because for most...

If I could go through the college application process again (not that I'd ever wish to do that), I would have applied myself a little more. My mom was always pushing me to be more involved but, like so many teenagers do, I resisted her and avoided the topic at all costs. That's not to say I didn't apply or do well or anything like that. I applied to 10 schools and wrote countless essays, took multiple SATs, and went to a number of interviews. But I wasn't nearly as interested as I wish I had been and I know I...