Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Application Essays

Two flamboyant characters sat in the center of the first row; I saw their hands dancing wildly in the air while I tiptoed quietly into the theatre so as not to pop their bubble of eccentricity. However, the heavy door’s loud click as it closed…

Most people do not realize how much work making sandwiches really involves. Slicing tomatoes, spreading the toppings, positioning the lettuce just right, and selecting the meat to put on requires a delicate touch. Of course you could just slop it together, but then you would…

I was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and was raised in a Hispanic family. Apart from being fully bilingual and bicultural, I have adopted some important values from my parents. They are both medical doctors and have dedicated themselves to serving others. I always…

Ever since I was young, I have shared my mother’s love and admiration for Audrey Hepburn. She was a popular actress, remembered primarily for her beauty and grace. However, she was much more than that. In World War II, when Hepburn was a teenager, her…