You submit the Supplement online through whichever application platform you apply. You will be able to view the Supplement in full after you add Princeton University to your list. As a research institution that also prides itself on its liberal arts curriculum, Princeton allows students to explore areas across the humanities and the arts, the natural sciences, and the social sciences.
What academic areas most pique your curiosity, and how do the programs offered at Princeton suit your particular interests? Please respond in about words. Please describe why you are interested in studying engineering at Princeton. Include any of your experiences in, or exposure to engineering, and how you think the programs offered at the University suit your particular interests.
In addition to the essay above, we ask all applicants a few additional questions:. I took a break from fighting. I let go of my constant anger about global problems by first focusing on the local ones that I could do something about, and then learning to do things not because they fixed a problem, but for the simple joy of trying. I apologized to friends that I wronged previously, said yes when my mom asked me to go grocery shopping with her, and spent afternoons alone in the park, just reading.
I baked brownies in the kitchen because it made me happy. I slept in on weekends when I could, but I also made an effort to get out of bed and move. I made an effort to be nice-optimistic, even-with the people around me, but more importantly, I made an effort to be nice to myself. Now, I am the gladdest thing under the sun! I can be vulnerable and open, and I can show my passion to the world through love.
I will touch a hundred flowers, seize a hundred opportunities, and love a hundred things. I will not pick just one. If you are interested in pursuing a B. Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree, please write a word essay describing why you are interested in studying engineering, any experiences in or exposure to engineering you have had, and how you think the programs in engineering offered at Princeton suit your particular interests. In 7th grade, I was assigned a research project.
Being a naive 7th grader, I had virtually no idea where to start. After looking at a myriad of other careers, I finally came across aerospace engineering. At first, I was intrigued by the name. I remember thinking that it sounded awesome, and I was compelled to learn more. Fast forward a few days and many hours of research, and aerospace engineering stole my heart.
When I got to high school, I took all of the classes my school offered that would be beneficial for an aerospace engineer. AP Physics, Multivariable Calculus, PLTW engineering courses, and countless others made the list, and all the while my desire to become an aerospace engineer intensified.
I joined numerous STEM clubs to nurture this interest, and in doing so I not only became a better engineer, but also a better person.
I also began looking into outstanding aerospace colleges, and Princeton made the very top of my list. I find it fascinating that just by using the arsenals of math and science, we can fabricate every tool needed to explore and catalog the cosmos.
Engineering is the driving force behind progress in society, and I am willing to do everything I can to contribute to that progress. Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences that was particularly meaningful to you. Soft melodies float in the air, feathery sounds of consonance and dissonance create a cloud of harmonies I fall into each night.
Born into a family of musicians, I began practicing the piano at four years old. Thirteen years later, I still look forward to sitting at the piano day after day, embarking on adventures to transform a monochrome score into a piece of art with color and dimension.
Although I relish the thrill of piano competitions and performances, the intellectual challenge that accompanies learning a piano piece in its entirety is an unmatchable experience. In light of the multitasking that musicians must master, the piano has first taught me discipline, that creating anything meaningful requires practice, patience, and persistence.
But in the end, the many hours, days, and weeks practicing the piano are rewarded when I can share an emotional experience with others not by speaking, but through the movement of hands that make a piece come alive. A stamp of approval, not his own. He can find no joy in the struggle and no joy when he has succeeded. My parents had asked me if I wanted to come along, and I agreed. These things became my world as my face crushed down onto the mat.
I struggled to break loose, but it was useless — I was pinned. This writing is immersive and leaves us nowhere to go but up. Start with your highest point. When we get really into our hobbies, most of us attain a state of flow, or even euphoria. This would be a tremendous lead-off for an exhilarating sport, like snowboarding or dancing, or a pastime that soothes you and makes you blissful.
It perfectly conveys the natural high of doing what you love, and it unites us with the characters by involving us in their happiness. Describe a snapshot. Your vignette could be a real picture of you doing your activity, or you could imagine one. For example:. The camera flash illuminates those hands — wrinkled, but strong from years of wrestling with clay.
The girl smiles, with all five of her teeth. This approach works well if you have a unique photo, or a photo with a beloved mentor.
It also might work well in describing a piece of your own art, or a historical image. Deconstruct a stereotype of your pastime.
This is a good way to come out swinging, and with a chip on your shoulder. Bonus points if you revisit this stereotype at the end just to drive home the point that you know better.
Explain a shibboleth. A bold way to open your essay is by starting with a phrase or statement that your reader will not understand without your ensuing guidance. Shibbolim take many forms: jargon, quotes, terms, or references. Maybe your team had a phrase or inside joke that made sense to you, but would be impenetrable to an outsider. This can be a great introduction if your pastime involves an influential mentor who used a signature phrase or maxim: teachers, coaches, authors, parents, etc.
Maybe your teacher invented a useful or funny mnemonic or nickname. These can be great personal gems around which to discuss your sport, club, or community. Bonus points if you repeat your shibboleth, in its illuminated glory, at the end. Use a bit of poetry. This is great for a topic that might seem technical or bewildering to outsiders.
But does The Right Stuff use those words? Absolutely not. They said whoever challenged him would die. By this, we just mean that your pastime should convey a sense of personal development and maturation.
But doing so unthinkingly is a fatal mistake that you should never make. Can you imagine? Instead, you need to focus on the emotional meaning behind the achievements you mention.
For example, how much work, how many early mornings, how many rainy practices, did it take you to go from a freshman on the bench to making it to state your senior year? These details will make your nominal awards seem like tangible payoff rather than text.
Call it the Lord of the Rings rule: colleges would rather admit the Frodo Baggins who spends three books walking on foot across Middle-earth than the Frodo who simply rides the Eagles into Mordor in a day.
There are a few hacks you can use to make the words you have seem a lot longer and more developed. One that won you recognition or honors would suit that response well. If you have experience that is similar to that, then please share it with the reviewer. Needless to say, you will need to revise the content of your essay. Lessen the focus on your passion a bit so that you can have freed up word count to address the area you neglected to respond to and expand upon your early experiences in the field.
Thank you for the feedback! Should I delete what I have toward the beginning or summarize it in one sentence? I am struggling to figure out whether or not I should include some form of exposition. Nice essay. I chose computer engineering too, so good luck.
Your paragraph structure is a bit weird for paragraphs 2 and 3. Just make the first sentence part of the paragraph. In my opinion, don't delete the first paragraph.
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