I hold my hands against my collar as the heavy, worn harness is fastened around my midsection and behind my neck. The straps fit securely around my body, yet my apprehension grows as the minutes pass by. Nervous giggles erupt from my throat as I ramble in an attempt to keep my mind off of what is coming. My friend gives me a warm smile and places her hand on my arm in a gesture of reassurance, but my misgivings...

During the summers before my junior and senior years of high school, I volunteered at the Memory Care Living facility in Princeton, New Jersey. I interacted with the residents, assisting them as they took part in activities that were designed to stimulate their physical and mental capabilities. I also supported the staff in maintaining organization and cleanliness in the facility. This experience gave me a glimpse of teamwork, cooperation, and dedication necessary for the success of any organization. Additionally, during...

During my first two years of high school, I had pursued my interests in the arts during my spare time, aside from school. However, by the time my junior year arrived, I began to search for an outlet to do so through my high school. After finding none, as no art electives were offered, my classmate and I decided to create a club that catered to all manners of creative expression, from drawing and other visual arts to poetry and...

Ultimately, it was two things that made me choose Rutgers: the financial aid and the new Rutgers Honors College. They offered me the most money to attend, so that was a...

First, choose early, Let your chosen recommender know from the summer. Next, choose a person who can demonstrate...

The school I've chosen is in an urban part of New Jersey, New Brunswick. The campus is...

I would begin the process earlier, and I...