Essay 1 (250 words): Align students often cite the critical importance of perseverance – the

Essay 1 (250 words): Align
students often cite the critical importance of perseverance – the capacity to
keep iterating and working a problem. Tell us about a time you had to
persevere? How has that shaped your career trajectory?

Essay
2 (250 words): Some of our students wish to take their passion and combine it
with tech; others wish to leave their past experiences behind and dive
head-first into the computer science world. What drives your transition into
tech?

Optional (250 words): If you believe the above
questions have not given you an opportunity to tell us enough about yourself,
feel free to use this section to highlight something about yourself you think
is essential to understanding who you are and what drives you.