纽约大学

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   We are looking for students who want to be bridge builders—students who can connect people, groups, and ideas to span divides, foster understanding, and promote collaboration within a dynamic, interconnected, and vibrant global academic community. We are eager for you to tell us how your experiences have helped you understand what qualities and efforts are needed to bridge divides so that people can better learn and work together. Please consider one or more of the following questions in your essay: • Tell us about a time you encountered a perspective different from your own. What did you learn—about yourself, the other person, or the world? • Tell us about an experience you've had working with others who have different perspectives. What role did you play in helping people to work together, and what did you learn from your efforts? • Tell us about someone you've observed who does a particularly good job helping people think or work together. How does this person set the stage for common exploration or work? How do they react when challenges arise? What qualities do you admire in this person?

   我们希望寻找愿意搭建桥梁的学生——能够连接不同的人、群体与想法，在充满活力、彼此联结的全球学术社群中跨越分歧、增进理解并促进合作。我们期待你讲述自己的经历如何使你理解：人们需要哪些品质与努力，才能跨越分歧，更好地共同学习与合作。 请在文书中考虑以下一个或多个问题： • 请讲述一次你遇到不同于自己观点的经历。你从中对自己、对方或世界有了怎样的认识？ • 请讲述一次你与持有不同观点的人合作的经历。为了帮助大家合作，你扮演了怎样的角色？你从这些努力中学到了什么？ • 请谈谈你观察到的一位特别善于帮助人们共同思考或合作的人。此人如何为共同探索或合作创造条件？遇到挑战时，此人如何应对？你欣赏此人的哪些品质？

   1–250 words if answering

公开参考版本 · College Transitions · NYU 2026–27

1. MLK Scholars Essay

   In under 250 words, please share how you have demonstrated your commitment to the legacy of Dr. King’s ideals of “Beloved Community” as evidenced through academic achievement, research or service.

   请用少于 250 词，说明你如何通过学业成就、研究或服务，体现自己对金博士“挚爱共同体”理念的投入。

   fewer than 250 words

Common App · 2026–2027 官方主文书

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   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.

   有些学生拥有某种背景、身份、兴趣或天赋，它对他们如此重要，以至于他们认为，如果申请材料中没有呈现这一点，申请就是不完整的。如果你也有这样的感受，请与我们分享你的故事。

   250–650 words
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   The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

   我们从所遇障碍中汲取的经验，可能是日后成功的根基。请讲述一次你面对挑战、挫折或失败的经历。它对你产生了怎样的影响？你从中学到了什么？

   250–650 words
3. 03

   Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?

   请回顾一次你质疑或挑战某种信念或观点的经历。是什么引发了你的思考？最终结果如何？

   250–650 words
4. 04

   Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?

   请回想他人为你做过的一件事，它以意想不到的方式令你感到快乐或感激。这份感恩如何影响或激励了你？

   250–650 words
5. 05

   Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.

   请讨论一项成就、一个事件或一次领悟：它开启了你的一段个人成长，也使你对自己或他人产生新的理解。

   250–650 words
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   Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?

   请描述一个让你如此投入、以至于忘记时间的主题、想法或概念。它为什么吸引你？当你想进一步了解时，会向什么资源或什么人求助？

   250–650 words
7. 07

   Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.

   请就任何自选主题提交一篇文书。它可以是你已写过的文章、对另一道题的回答，也可以是你自行设计的题目。

   250–650 words