When I was told that I would be forced to pay for my debate tournaments for the year, I was livid. I thought about all of my savings that I had accrued over several years going down the drain in a few months. When I stomped into my house, my Airedale Terrier, Micky, immediately greeted me. She wagged her tail at warp speed, jumping on me and licking my face. I grumpily pushed her away and headed towards my bedroom....

I fell in love with Northwestern when I discovered the amazing academic opportunities available. I have always wanted to major in business or economics, and I would be thrilled to learn from some of the renowned economics professors like Stanley Reiter and Hilarie Lieb (I am especially interested in her lectures on the economics of gender). What really sold me on Northwestern, however, was the opportunity for a diverse academic experience. As a high school debater I have always been...

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Common app activity elaboration on debate: My debate year begins in August when I start to research the first topic of the year. Topics cover subjects like illegal drug abuse, economic sanctions, domestic violence, targeted killing, and juvenile justice. I research topics using journals, books, research reports, and news...