One (wheeled) Love: College Admission Essay Sample

Barnard College, an all-women's liberal arts college in New York City, has always been my dream school. From its academic reputation to its location in the heart of the city, Barnard College has everything I am looking for in a [...]

"Taking care of plants is a meticulous task. It’s not at all easy like people think, young lady. Do you see how these leaves were burnt by the sun? It gives this plant such a dislikable appearance. See how by pruning the burnt [...]

A middle aged woman enters the riding arena with what looks like a rag doll draped over her forearms. Her face has the furrowed brow of melancholy, but her tone is hopeful when she speaks to me. “Esta es mi hija Mili (this is my [...]

“This Jedi is female, so she’s not as smart.” The young man, Max, chortled this to his scene partner as our improvised Star Wars play came racing towards its climax. I stood backstage, suddenly feeling jarred. My character [...]

As someone who has always had a love for learning about other cultures, studying foreign languages has been a natural passion for me. I grew up in a bilingual household, which gave me an early appreciation for the nuances of [...]

When I began my college search, I had one main criterion in mind - finding a school that aligned with my values and provided me with a challenging academic environment. After much research, I found that Baylor University met all [...]