When the buzzer sounds at the end of the football game, I quickly gather my cheerleading bag and run towards the exit. Along with being exhausted from cheering for two hours, I am struggling to hold onto all of my belongings, and my heart rate begins to quicken. My parents are waiting in the parking lot, and the moment I jump in the car, we’re off. Whizzing down the highway at increasing speeds, we pass a cop. I watch...

At age four, horseback-riding was like entering a magical fantasy-land where I could let my dreams run wild with these powerful creatures. I still enjoy the freedom, adrenaline, and companionship of my horse, but now I am also a committed competitor managing school and sports. Through riding, I have learned important life lessons I use everyday; how to fall hard, get back up swiftly, and continue gracefully with a positive attitude, calling upon my unwavering faith and steadfast values. I...

(What is your favorite word?) My favorite word is brilliance. Throughout my goals in life, I try to achieve brilliance, not solely a satisfactory standard. Brilliance has become my favorite word through horseback-riding because I went through a phase where I couldn’t understand what I was doing wrong. I would come out of the show ring, huffing and out of breath, and although there were no mistakes, the round simply just didn’t feel amazing. I would get frustrated...

(Write a letter to your future roommate) Dear Alinah, It was great to receive your Facebook message! I am glad to know that both of us like to cook! I’m excited to try new foods, like your homemade gyros. I will bring some of my favorite Southern recipes so you can get a taste of where I’m from too. I have grown up in a house where hospitality rules and I love having guests over. When I was...

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What set me apart from other applicants was my experience and true passion for business. I applied to a...