The prompt reads: In an increasingly global and interdependent society, there is a need for diversity in thought, background, and experience in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. How do you see yourself contributing to the diversity of Caltech’s community? (200 words max)
Basically, I have no idea what to write. I wrote a decent essay about how meticulous I am, and how’s that’s useful and research settings, and then weaved it into the lessons I learned on my research team. But, pretty much everyone at caltech is meticulous and diligent, so that’s not very good. Any tips?
S1 used things he’s done like building a shed (to learn planning), building a canoe to learn patients, running cross country to keep his mind going even though he wanted to quit. Use every day things you do to make you a better scientist, student and person! Btw S1 was waitlisted - trying to work on S2!
Interesting. I’ll try to think of some things!
I wrote about being from Oklahoma… Everyone who I’ve had review mine has loved it. I twisted something that seemed normal into a quality that would make me diverse. We’ll see how admissions goes… I’m almost done with my essays. Just on the last one.
Reread the question:
They want to know what you are going to do to contribute to the school’s diversity in thought, background, experience and STEM. How does your use of being meticulous apply to the rest of the school?
You have to stick to the prompt.
My son is a sophomore there.