At the end of middle school, I was left with a tough choice: whether to continue my education in public high school, or to leave for a private school. Although very studious as a child, I was still unsure of myself and my place in my school community. Academics had always been a very individual effort, so throughout my childhood I had little experience with group dynamics. To most, the young me was “bright, but reserved” as a student. Something...

My academic passions and interest in science and engineering can be traced back to my childhood. In kindergarten, I loved to play with Lego. I could spend hours at a time exploring and experimenting with different Lego bricks to build anything from vehicles to robots to tall buildings. When I moved on to elementary and middle school, one of my favorite activities was participating in school science fairs. I was amazed by how plants could grow in water without soil...

I dream of becoming an oncologist, working at the forefront of the fight against cancer and ultimately helping patients to conquer the devastating disease. My professional aspirations and passion have their roots in my family and personal exposures to the healthcare field. My father is an interventional radiologist. As a child, I often heard him explain how interventional therapy and medicine could profoundly change people’s lives. In the early to mid-90’s, he worked at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, conducting...

1. What do you think is the best thing I could do to better my chances into getting accepted? -Strong academics and test scores should be a given. You also need something to emphasize about yourself in your interview, teacher recommendations, and essays. In my case, it was leadership at a military school. 2. Is there anything you'd do differently in high school? -Pursue more academic...

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