As a high school student, the reflection of my progress goes back to my elementary school days. Throughout my elementary school career, until the end of fourth grade, I always had to have a paraprofessional sit next to me during class. I would often be derided by my classmates and hardly had any close friends. This was because of my distinct situation in which I experienced speech delay that hindered my ability to interact with others as well as effectively...

For their supplement, Smith asked, "What was the best gift you have ever given and why is it meaningful to you?' I wrote: The best gift I have ever given is my commitment. No matter what activity I do, I make sure to use my time to do well and apply copious effort. My commitment is meaningful because involvement in these activities not only greatly benefits others, but it has also helped me to discover the leader within myself,...

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