Purging Pride and Prejudice I think it is safe to assume that no one would consider me incredibly ladylike. I usually have a calculator in one hand and my lacrosse stick in the other. I’m never one to draw any attention to myself either. During school, I sit quietly working on my latest math or science assignment. After school, I have been known to roll my eyes as my team announces that tomorrow is “dress-up day,” which is a...

I had, for a long time, been content with my knowledge of the world. I knew about other cultures; I had read about them in books, had seen movies, and had even met some people from the world outside of my own. I liked to fantasize about traveling to many different places and immersing myself in other cultures. When the opportunity to travel to Germany for a three-week exchange arose, I couldn’t have been more enthralled at the idea....

It didn’t take long for me to understand the ideals of Wellesley College. The college promotes a global community, strong friendships and networks, and a balanced, liberal arts education. All of these things make me feel as if I would fit in with this unique group of women. There are, however, a few things that stand out among the rest as to why I would like to attend Wellesley. The first is the alumnae network. When I visited campus,...

When I think of my most positive attributes, my ambition first comes to mind. Ambition is not always considered the most positive characteristic (just ask Macbeth), but I think that I can safely say that my ambition has gotten me to the point where I am today. I have always been one to strive toward my goals, whether they are academic or otherwise. I always want to achieve my full potential. I take the most challenging courses available in school...

My biggest failure in choosing a college would be to choose one with a philosophy that differs greatly from my own. I am someone who has always yearned for exploration, whether I am traveling a new country, researching a fixating concept, or examining my own mind. I know that Johns Hopkins would accommodate my adventurous spirit and provide me with every opportunity to quench my intellectual thirst. Academically, Johns Hopkins has several programs that suit my current interests. Neuroscience has...

When I visited Northwestern University last spring, I was unsure how I would like it. Five minutes after arriving to campus, however, I had already made up my mind. I felt completely comfortable. The scenery was beautiful and my family was greeted warmly. From then on, everything that I heard about Northwestern made it a wonderful option for me. Being located only a short distance from Chicago, Northwestern provides a great living experience, both academically and recreationally. Internships and jobs...

When someone asks me which sports I play, I say three things—volleyball, lacrosse, and math team. I’ve gotten a few quizzical looks in answer to my response, a few laughs, and a few retorts of “math team isn’t a sport!”. Literally, no, math team is not a sport. There is no physical activity involved, no ball or goal, and no everyday practice. I have, however, dedicated as much of my life to math team as I have...

It took me a long time to figure out what I wanted to write about in my personal statement because I was searching for an earth-shattering event in my past that was not really present. In the end, I chose to use an anecdote that showed my personality, not only through what I wrote, but also through my writing style. I wanted to show a bit of my sense of humor, while describing the things that are important to me....

My favorite class in college was Human Anatomy and Physiology. It was a challenging course because of the sheer amount of information that we...

I had always assumed that the atmosphere at Harvard was cold and competitive, but I couldn't have...

The only thing I would change about my application process would be to start early! I was hesitant to begin my application...

I was nervous about my admissions interviews, but I shouldn't have been. The people that you...

I ultimately chose Harvard over the other schools that I was accepted to because of the academic rigor and...

Harvard Admissions say that 2/3 of the applicants to Harvard are qualified to attend in terms of grades and test scores. This...