The lessons we take from failure can be fundamental to later success. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? (Note: This is not the full essay, just an excerpt.) I missed the shot. Was this because of the tiny circumference of the hoop? Was this because of the potential energy overcoming the kinetic energy? Or was this simply because of my lack of skill? I...

What motivates you to learn? Small class sizes help me excel and motivate me to learn. Since I am not distracted by the number of students in class, I can grasp concepts more easily – which is essential in any academic environment. In particular, Emory University has a student to faculty ratio of 8:1; therefore, I can develop a relationship with all of the teachers I have. Furthermore, having a hands-on approach to learning also motivates me to learn because that is...

Describe your ideal college campus/academic environment and what you hope to gain from it. As I envision my ideal college campus/academic environment, many settings come to mind. For one, a strong focus on a major (while having the freedom to explore) is what I am enticed to. Through Emory’s Dual Degree Engineering Program, I will be focused on engineering, while also having a liberal arts education. Since I want to pursue the pre-medicine track, while also obtaining...

As a student that values research opportunities, Georgia Tech captivated me. Georgia Tech’s “CREATE-X” program really piqued my curiosity because of the different courses available to transition from a developed idea, to a fully launched startup. I aspire to utilize my ideas, and apply them to the three courses branched off of “CREATE-X.” As an African-American female interested in computer engineering and medicine, Georgia Tech appealed to me because of the number of African-American female students majoring in STEM...

I would create a class called “Life Skills 101.” Since I am a senior who is pursuing the full IB diploma program, I would really appreciate such a class because the IB program focuses on course content. However, I feel as though I lack simple life skills. For example, although I am aware of spending money cautiously, I am unsure about how to set up my personal bank account. The majority of incoming freshman (and undergraduate students) will face these daily...