My connection with Alexis, my student with Down syndrome, is one I cherish. To my friends, I am a generous person who helps Alexis and sincerely cares about people with disabilities. This is true, but my connection with Alexis extends beyond what others see. Every day I appreciate the small ways I help Alexis develop independence through daily tasks and grow as a person through our bond. This coming April of 2014 will mark four years in working with Alexis. At...

We are Marquette! These three words that scream out from the stands at Marquette are a clear demonstration of the pride that envelopes Marquette University. A school with outstanding academics and committed to serving the community, Marquette is definitely a university that I would be proud to attend. An institution of great academics, Marquette is the best place for me to study English and psychology. As the Marquette English faculty has received honors such as being invited as Keynote speakers...

I know monkeys have a bad reputation; but they are not just banana eating baboons. Ever since I was young, I have admired monkeys. When I was five I would giggle, pressing my nose against the glass at the zoo, watching monkeys swing vigorously from vine to vine, stopping occasionally to eat a fruit bar. One day, I realized that my fascination with monkeys was rooted in the fact that I am a monkey. The monkey is never complacent. He...

Everyone applies for the big scholarships. These can be good, but apply for the small ones too! Small scholarships can add...

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I asked two of my AP teachers, two of my activity supervisors, and my work boss for letters of recommendation. For teacher recommendations pick the teachers that know you the best and the ones that you did well in their classes. Your teachers in your advanced classes would be the best options because...

I had the hardest decision between Twin Cities and Madison. I knew that I wanted a big school with lots of city life and both of these schools had that! I was going to go to Twin...