Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud, and how does it relate to the person you are? When I was in middle school, I played basketball in my backyard every day. Growing up as an only child with a single mother, I spent a lot of time by myself. My gardener, Jose, came twice a week and was always up for shooting...

What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed and describe any experience you have had in the field — such as volunteer work, internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities — and what you have gained from your involvement. My intended major is political science and I will pursue a law degree to work in the public sector. American politicians have lost sight of what it means to be a public servant, which entails protecting...