At the beginning of my sophomore year at Carl Sandburg, I decided to join Student Council. Initially, I was nervous about joining that club's social environment. Fortunately, after attending multiple meetings and becoming acquainted with other members of the clubs, I became very fond of it. I eventually decided to run for a leadership position: Junior Class President. Winning the school election meant a great deal to me. Ultimately, my running mate, Ashley, ended up winning. Despite losing, confronting failure...

I am very interested in applying to the BBA Program through Ross for preferred admission. To be a part of a prestigious undergraduate business school is an honor, and I would like to continue the tradition of success obtained from students graduating from Ross. Having visited Ross and the entire campus last July, I immediately knew this college would be a fit for me. Not only is the community friendly, but also the intangibles at Michigan such as the location,...

I have been involved in Mu Alpha Theta, a math honorary society, since my junior year. As a member of this community, I have dedicated time before, during, and after school to tutor other students with mathematics, attend meetings, and commit other charitable acts. What makes this community special is our interest in mathematics, and desire to give back to our local community. Many of our members, including myself, have voluntarily sold candy throughout the school year to raise money...

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