"I don't want to go here. It looks scary. I am not an artist," I said. My mother insisted I give the art studio a chance. Even at the age of nine, I was a stubborn Capricorn. We argued outside for approximately ten minutes with the wind blowing snow across our faces and our noses turning red. Eventually, she persuaded me to enter. The stairs screeched with every step, the windows vibrated ever so slightly from the brutally forceful winter,...

NYU Essay "OK class welcome to Performing Arts. Please form a circle, and prepare for an ice breaker." As those words escaped my teacher's mouth, my stomach dropped. "Kids, begin with your names, then your favorite hobby, and where you're from," said the teacher. Soon it was my turn, and unrehearsed and embarrassed I replied, "My name is Angelika, I like painting, I'm from New York." Why do I recall this moment? As I stood counting down to my turn,...

What aspects about medicine (or dental medicine) intrigue you? Describe how these aspects influence your life. (For Stony Brook University) This summer I witnessed a sight that left me enthralled. Saws, hammers, and wrenches worked together in effortless harmony; piercing sounds of metal rubbing on metal engulfed my ears, as I squinted my eyes. Countless hands united in a joint collaboration that produced a metallic symphony - an orthopedic surgery. What left me speechless was the effortless unison that existed...

What factors influenced your decision to apply to Barnard College and why do you think the College would be a good match for you? Barnard College values the impact that women make in society. My mother is my biggest role model. She represents for me all the women in the world who have pushed through their boundaries of restrictions. My mother refused to be weakened when her business proved unsuccessful; instead of giving up, she encouraged our family to move...

Pick one woman in history or fiction to converse with for an hour and explain your choice. What would you talk about? (For Barnard) I choose Aimee Mullins. She in my eyes is an underdog who deserves more recognition for her confidence and inspirational words. I first met her through her TED talk video, where she talked about disability and how our definition of this word over the years has reflected the level of acceptance and advancement. In the past...

Alumna and writer Anna Quindlen says that she “majored in unafraid” at Barnard. Tell us about a time when you majored in unafraid. (For Barnard) I always wondered how someone would perceive me when they encountered me indulging in one of my more eccentric hobbies. I talk to a camera. I joined the YouTube community just shy of my 13th birthday; this hub captivated me with its multitude of talents, feedbacks, and relatable stories. The day I posted my first...

Arts and Sciences Response (Cornell) This summer I witnessed a sight that left me enthralled. Saws, hammers, and wrenches worked together in effortless harmony; piercing sounds of metal rubbing on metal engulfed my ears. Countless hands united in a joint collaboration that produced a metallic symphony - an orthopedic surgery. What left me speechless was the effortless unison that existed within this small-secluded room, and the caliber of responsibility that the surgeons faced. In those moments my respect for doctors...

I never thought that visiting a college's campus would be so profound on my final decision, but it really is. I was stuck between choosing several schools and ultimately balancing out the pros and cons of each school on a piece of paper,...

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I mostly utilized my school's resources such as my english and humanities...

I devoted a lot of time to research and art all throughout...