It was my turn to approach the microphone and speak. I took one last look at my note card. This time, I didn't read it. This time, I ripped it in half. A leap of faith, this decision terrified me. I now see it as the pivotal moment in defining my character. Up until then, I obeyed this societal notion of sacrificing genuine thoughts for perfection. Being polished meant safety because it let me fit in. I was the student...

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Ensure that your recommender truly knows you in a professionally positive or endearing light. Many times, my classmates asked their favorite teachers, regardless of thinking of their relationship with them. These were often then same teachers getting multiple...

If anything, I would've spent a few more weeks refining my personal statement as a way to tie it all in together. I...