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Common App essay – Pixel Art

July 31, 2019July 15, 2019 by Enrollee

Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. I zoomed in on my character with a few quick swipes using my drawing tablet pen. The blocky character was made out of … Read more Common App essay – Pixel Art

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Fortunately Unfortunate

July 31, 2019July 4, 2019 by Enrollee

Describe a problem you’ve solved or a problem you’d like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma-anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution. Routine is the enemy … Read more Fortunately Unfortunate

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A Mechanical Oasis

July 31, 2019June 10, 2019 by Enrollee

Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. With great celerity, I rushed towards the large, oaken doors, hoping that I hadn’t missed the start of a new adventure. After the … Read more A Mechanical Oasis

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Writing Supplement

July 31, 2019May 16, 2019 by Enrollee

This essay is a writing supplement with no specific question. It’s just my luck to play the first match of the season on one of the windiest days of the year. However, that doesn’t faze me by now. My head is in the game, and nothing can break my concentration. My partner prepares her serve, … Read more Writing Supplement

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How a Fast-food Job Changed Me.

July 31, 2019April 24, 2019 by Enrollee

Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. “Would you like fries with that?” Very few, if any, aspire to say that phrase at any age, but I’ve been … Read more How a Fast-food Job Changed Me.

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Paradiddle

July 31, 2019March 15, 2019 by Enrollee

Describe a person who has influenced your life in some way. Paradiddle. When someone mentions my father, this is the first word that comes to mind. You see, my father was a drummer, and this term describes the rudimentary basics of his hobby. As every good role model would, he utilized every mention of music, … Read more Paradiddle

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The Lab

July 31, 2019February 28, 2019 by Enrollee

Write about a significant event and how it impacted your life? The first time that science really made sense was in seventh grade, when a frog lay splayed out on the desk in front of me. While the stench of formaldehyde made others eyes water and stomachs churn, I was too fascinated to notice. I … Read more The Lab

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The Environment of RPI

July 31, 2019February 5, 2019 by Enrollee

Why do you want to attend RPI? As a human being, one has the ability to conceptualize inside of the mind and to use this ability to physically create art of any medium. It is only a matter of being able to harness this ability either for oneself or for the good of society. As … Read more The Environment of RPI

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Turning Point

July 31, 2019January 23, 2019 by Enrollee

Describe an experience that has shaped your life, and affected who you are today. The day before it happened, my father and I went to the historic Bangladesh vs. India cricket match at Bangabandhu National Stadium. It was Bangladesh’s 100th international match-thousands of people attended. We were in the stands, intently focused, fervently hoping for … Read more Turning Point

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