While a normal transcript from Godwin High School will reflect a total of twenty-eight courses, seven per school year, mine includes thirty-two. As a member of the Science, Math, and Technology Center, I have had the opportunity to take additional science and math courses not open to the general student body. However, I also have a passion for singing and performance. Finding a way to fit multiple math, science, and chorus classes into a seven-period schedule these four years would...

Wake Forest asked applicants to compose a 140-character tweet describing themselves. It seemed an impossible task, but here is mine: Student: astute, meticulous Athlete: dedicated, confident Friend: genuine, jocular Individual: unique, independent #WhoAmI #ThisIsMe #JessKrauss

UVA asked Kinesiology applicants why we chose to apply to their Kinesiology program. Always on the move, I am a dedicated athlete who knows there are an unlimited number of ways I can improve. Kinesiology, studying and understanding the movement and mechanics of the human body, can be a key element in learning how to improve athletically. Being an athlete can result in various injuries, from minor strains after hard workouts to major injuries that require long-term recovery. Whether I...

I have many more application essays that I can share that are more personal and some others that answered seemingly non-traditional topics.

My favorite course so far has been my history credit on Science and Technology and World...

I plan to go to medical...

I did not use a private admissions counselor, and I really don't think that one is necessary. You would be surprised just how much valuable advice you can...

Make sure that you are choosing people who know you very well personally as well as academically. If you don't already know some of your teachers personally, get to know some now. It never hurts...

Do not just sit around all summer or take it easy at the beach...