As the Berkat HaMazon (post-meal prayer) was reaching its halfway point, I began to make a pile of the rings I was wearing in the center of the sturdy, grape juice stained table. I did not want to dent another piece of jewelry from clapping my hands against the table too hard. The anticipation in the room grew as the song leader began chanting the last section of the prayer. As soon as the last word was uttered, I sprang...

There are many things I love about Northwestern, such as the academic flexibility, the chance to take more classes with the quarter system, the variety of clubs, and the proximity to Chicago. That’s the answer I give to my friends and teachers. While those things are true, my real reason for choosing Northwestern is more than just academics, statistics, or Gator Bowl titles. It was the feeling I got that Friday afternoon in May when I first met Natalie,...

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I didn't have the best academic record (I got good grades and did well on the SATs, but...