Every year in high school, I have been honored by one of my teachers with an “Above and Beyond” Award. This award is given to a small number of students in each subject who propel their class to a higher level. I was grateful to receive this award in Biology and Physics my freshman and sophomore years, as the sciences have always been my passion. However, I was most honored to receive this award in US History as a junior. ...

I got a running start. My little feet moved faster than I thought possible as I raced towards my obstacle, leapt into the air and latched on. I had a pretty good grip this time, but then the sheets began to slip. I laughed and yelled, “Noooo!” as I began to slide back to earth. Still, I refused to let go. Suddenly, my mother swooped in with a giant push and I landed on my parents’ bed with a satisfied...

On an admissions tour I was told that 80% of applicants meet the standards for grades to get into Harvard. What the admissions office is looking for is something that...

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