Undergraduate / 'Biotechnology and engineering homework' - what makes stanford a good place [6]

Stanford University and I are so compatible that if the admission process was a dating show, we would end up with the happily-ever-after.

On Saturdays, I'll get together a group of friends to head over to San Francisco for the day.

Maybe add a little bit about your background in these areas of study?.

I really like how you compared your search for the perfect school to a dating game!!

Good luck!

:)

Undergraduate / Personal essay for common application.. The topic - Financial crysis in my [10]

I remember well my childhood, which was spent in an urban-type community named Kirovsk.

There is a clear air unsoiled by the gas of cars. The weather is warm and not windy during the winters, because it is situated in a valley skirted by mountains.

My brothers and I often used to buy any kind of sweets in the shop; and as I remember, the money given us was enough.

My childhood was passing, and I had to find my own way in life , for my future , for the elaboration of my knowledge and life experience.

I entered one of the best schools of Taldykorgan, the school-lyceum number 20; and then a real thirst for knowledge began.

We are all trying to live and change our lives to the best direction, so we must gain more.

Nowadays it is getting harder to earn a living, and lots of vital things are gained through rivalry .

Especially now, at the time of World Economic Crisis. The economic crisis is affecting all countries of the world, as to Kazakhstan and its citizens.

For instance, the metallurgical complex of Karagandy cut 4500 jobs .

It is a big deprivation for the workers, who have to provide for their families in spite of all the troubles.

But, a lot of countries all over the world have even a more inferior status than ours, so they need more help .

Hope this helps!!

:)

Undergraduate / 'Stubborn Taurus' - intellectually engaging: my organization revise [3]

I'd been in a few classes with him during freshman year , but when sophomore year rolled around he took college preparatory classes and I steered towards the honors track.

No one had really bothered to challenge my mind to the extent that he has.

I learned that I was too emotionally attached to my convictions, and learned to step back and take a more objective view towards problems.

Our relationship has been a constant test of my intellectual capabilities , and has engaged every ounce of my mind, body, and soul.

Good luck!

:)

Undergraduate / Essay for some colleges, writing about writing an application essay, HELP [3]

Before I wrote my application essay, I had been definitely confident because in the past, I've always gotten high scores on literature and writing classes.

I assumed that the essays wouldn't be hard for me. However, my belief broke as soon as I tried to find the answer for my essay.

I searched thoroughly every document that I could find on the Internet and even bought some essay books for myself.

Additionally, I had to tell of experiences that say something good about me, something impressive.

Following all the steps, I dug into my memories to look for something special and wrote all them down on paper, and to my surprise, there were nearly twenty.

The first time, I chose my father for my essay's topic. When I was a child, I used to believe the protection of my father for me was strict discipline.

Since I have become more mature , looking back to that time, I gradually recognized his love for me, his whole-hearted support for me as a father .

Nonetheless, I was scared to express me as an immature person although latter I said a little about my realization awkwardly. [b]this sentence doesn't really make sense to me, can you clarify it?

b]

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Undergraduate / NYU supplement Why this college?! [5]

Applying as undecided, I currently prefer the Business & Political Economy program over the co-major in International Business.

Both appeal to me, as I want to educate myself on working in an international corporation or organization.

Undergraduate / Elaborate on one of your activities (my new school Southwestern Academy) [4]

One of the reasons was that I had never been at a boarding school before.

Since I am a curious person, I decided to join to as many activities as I could, and because I completed all the requirements, I was able to do so.

This decision turned out to be one of the best decisions that I made during my stay in Southwestern Academy, because even though these activities were time consuming, they did not just offer me a great experience, but also more privileges than are offered to regular boarding students.

Good luck!

:)

Undergraduate / NYU additional one: how I spent my recent summer (in South Korea) [5]

He passed away suddenly, from a car accident, a month after we came back to Georgia.

The summer gave me my last chance to get to know grandpa even more: he was a quiet but loving and warm hearted person, who loved learning and reading.

It was the last time we would ever spend with grandpa and that is what makes this summer more memorable to us, my family.

Just a couple little tweaks...

:)

Undergraduate / "Camera is interesting." Personal Statement [6]

Just like he did many times before, he sighed and a complicated feeling rose in his mind.

The woman in the picture stepped out of her car.

Kirk felt nervous, although he had imagined and drilled this scene of meeting his host family many times in his mind, he still felt that he could not move his legs at all; they must be made of iron.

Yet Kirk felt calm when he saw T's smile, a maternal smile that melted his shell.

He was confused for a few seconds; it did not look like a start of an adventure on a new land, but homecoming.

Kirk and T had never met before .

Someone told Kirk this was fate.

A family that loved Kirk so much was already a gift, however Kirk soon had received another gift when he started to go to an American High School.

Knowledge was close to him, it was printed in the books several inches away from his hand, but they were far away as well, flowing away with his imagination every single minute.

He encouraged Kirk to do the research on everything that he was interested in .

Thus he built a laser for the science fair and won honors.

When he held the plate given to the science fair winner, he knew that he was on the right path to becoming a good engineer.

He suddenly realized how much more mature he had become.

With the love from two families, he would work as hard as he could.

Good luck in school!

:)

Undergraduate / Science/Math Program; Contribution [4]

By showing overall proficiency in my area, I hope to set an example for other following programs. I want to be a shoulder to lean on when others are having difficulties .

I will help my fellow students when they are in need of a helping hand .

Though I've been exposed to American society, I deeply treasure and live by my Korean customs.

I view my distinct country with respect and honor, as my grandfather once did.

. I will help students to be more open-minded and tolerant in welcoming new ideas from others of different ethnic backgrounds.

:)

Undergraduate / Contribute to life at Rice [4]

We had the honor of getting the opportunity to give a presentation on electromagnetic induction to our A Level classmates.

Consequently, we discussed the division of labor in order to do our jobs more efficiently; finally, we decided to let my friends collect the information, such as concepts, related experiments and equipment, and so on, while I, as an expert on computers among my classmates, combine all the information provided to make a PowerPoint.

maybe this could be broken into 2 sentences?

As my friends and I felt exhausted after several hours' work, we had prepared ourselves to give a forty-five minute presentation on electromagnetic induction to our A Level physics class.

Though we had already cooperated and rehearsed for several days, we still made last minute scans over our PowerPoint, checked the materials needed for the experiment, and thought about our teacher's advice on teaching.

:)

Kevin

Undergraduate / UMich Setback Essay (alcoholism addiction problem) [10]

Guided only by the yellow stream of light escaping from under the bathroom door, I walked on the squeaky floorboards through the unlit hallway.

Because of my young age, I was unable to truly confront my father about his drinking habit.

Every night, he had a family to come home to, and I hoped that our presence would be enough of a reason for him to quit .

Wow, powerful essay! You wrote,"his addiction was a betrayal..." and really said so much in a short sentence. I know what you mean about that, and I'm glad your dad made it out, most people with the disease of alcohol do not.

Good luck in school!

:)

Undergraduate / New York State Bar Associations' Mock Trial ; NYU Short Answers [8]

This past summer, I was one of the few students chosen to attend the New York State Bar Associations' Mock Trial Summer Institute, for a week of intensive Mock Trial study.

My friend and I have dreamed about starting a company for over six years, and it was exciting when we finally received certification from New York State.

Ever since I was a child, my parents would always tell me that I asked too many questions. Curiosity drives me to see the reason behind many problems and understand situation

It was a normal day until, suddenly, all of the lights went out .

I still remember the bright lights in the sky; I associate this song with my very first experience of stars in New York City. (498)
I love that sentence.

The department of economics, which offers over forty courses, will provide me with the resources I need to expand my knowledge.

At NYU , I will be able to utilize the diverse student body and the urban environment to prepare me for the challenges that face the world. (499)

Good luck in school!

:)

Undergraduate / Common app: S'mores in Andover [5]

I had already been a week at Phillips Academy, but I still felt a little strange not being home for the summer.

She had a ten minute speech due the following day and was a little stressed.

Trusting that my strange plan would somehow work, she took out a box of graham crackers , a few Hershey bars, and a bag of marshmallows from her closet while I rummaged through my own drawers for all the necessary equipment

I was ready to begin Operation S'more!

On the napkin, I placed a golden graham cracker embellished with a chunk of chocolate ready for melting: it was now time for my trusty lamp to do its job.

Meanwhile, Paola started laughing at my ridiculous strategy, but I just grinned at her and continued my work, since the straightener was finally done heating up.

This is a sweeeeet essay!

:)

Undergraduate / Syracuse Supplement (aspirations + work experience) [9]

Yeah, just talk about that experience and embellish a little, for interest?

:)

Undergraduate / What is Brown University, I feel my essay is the worst.. [9]

What is Brown? 150 parts red, 75 parts green and 0 parts blue, a football team I never heard of, or a screeching crazed pop-star. Essentially true, yet unorthodox. I am no stranger to unorthodox style.

Ask me to gage altitude via barometer and Unorthodox will whisper to my ears, "Barter the barometer with someone who knows."

His response is amusement, because he knows the correct answer is the height-pressure correlation.

He's the way students play Tetrisin their science library, the way undergraduates are architects of their own study or even the way they express freedom in their Jazz; his and their spirits in improvisation land.

What are your main interests academically? Perhaps you should specify?

:)

Undergraduate / 'expressions and gestures' - Common Short Answer (extracurricular act.) [4]

I watched her facial expressions and gestures as she lifted her arms and communicated with me through her hands. The girl was deaf, and I was not. For the past three years, I've been involved with the deaf community through my participation in the school sign language club. The club provides me an opportunity to venture into the silent world of the hearing-impaired and befriend many students from the Washington School for the Deaf. As my sign language skills improved , I was able to apply my knowledge to help others and share with them the many cultures that defines me. In turn, they ...

Excellent! This is an impressive activity!

Graduate / statement of purpose for environmental architecture. [3]

At the same time, however, we are realizing problems associated with abnormal weather, pollution of air, water and ground.

Having been brought up in a developing nation like India has made me conscious about the environment and sustainability issues, and has developed my interest of their application in architectural design.

Apart from education, traveling to explore new places has always been my hobby while studying architecture; as a student ...

You covered everything! You show that you are a good writer, and you give specifics about why this school is perfect for you. Great job. You are an eloquent writer! Check out the EF Contributor page (link at the bottom of the screen)!

:)

Undergraduate / Why Columbia? (the amazing research facilities) [6]

I became interested in Columbia when I was emailed about the amazing research facilities. As I continued on the body of the email, I became aware of the strong bonds that form between students and professors at Columbia. These two things are what I am most interested in a university. Advancements in technology are constantly being made due to the immense amount of research being done. I have succeeded in high school due to self-motivation and support from my parents and teachers. At Columbia, I know I can succeed because of similar support.

Oh!! Okay, for this, you need to show that as a result of the email you researched the school and talked to more people. Don't let the reader think you chose the school based on a single email advertisement. :)

Undergraduate / 'Internship participation' - NYU short answer: Why did you chose this school? [11]

Yeah!! Tune it up! tunemybass.com.

That site is for al guitars, not just bass.

Undergraduate / Penn: Professor and why? 'Mr. Diebold' [9]

Nice job! Just a quick fix for the end:

Like Mr. Diebold, I too am fascinated by the correlation between micro and macroeconomics and studying under his instruction would be the pinnacle of my education at UPenn.

It's redundant to say, "like him, I too..."

Undergraduate / My Seventh Continent. Commonapp essay showing that I am suicidal? [10]

That night, I could wait no longer, so I called my friends over to find out what was beneath that seemingly dull cover.

The Seventh Continent tells a tragedy of an affluent family all members of which commit suicide for no apparent reason.

A complete and caring family, entertaining and loving friends, and a prestigious school -- I had them all. And yet, from time to time I felt something was wrong.

After school, classmates and I started entertaining each other with trivia in daily lives; we laughed for thirty minutes and we departed for home.

Every night I cradled myself to sleep by imagining that I was lying on the tundra in Northern Canada or trotting through the deep sand of Sahara desert.

Sometimes I had to come up with the questions and methods of investigation myself and sometimes there was not always an answer in the end.

I really like this sentence: I now see the world through various small peep-holes.

Wow, awesome ending. Great job! Check out the EF Contributor page! I want to ask, though, are you sure about the spelling of Georg? Usually it is spelled "George."

Undergraduate / commonapp essay: the park has become my personal therapist [4]

I would change this sentence:

They didn't understand how I felt, though. No one did.

Wow, the title, the content, the theme.. it is all perfect. You will only need to modify it to accommodate the promts for each school's essay. Wow, I am impressed with the story. You are a deep thinker, so keep improving your writing. That way, through your eloquence, you can benefit others with your insight. About adding more about how this changed you... if you come up with good material, include it, but like it this way. Try this ending:

On the jungle gyms of life , when I find myself sliding down, I get right back up and climb my way back to the top.

Graduate / Entrance Essay - Master of Public Affairs [4]

I have become quite familiar with the grant-writing process, and I enjoy helping other volunteers raise funds for their projects. Before a volunteer is granted money, he or she must demonstrate the sustainability of the project.

I am eager to learn these skills and to apply them outside of the classroom. The program is demanding, but I am ambitious and committed to succeed. I am ready to meet the challenge.

Wow, here is a person who knows how to live fearlessly and meaningfully. I applaud your proactive attitude toward life, and your contributions. Also, you write very well! I found no real errors, so I had to nitpick in order to help. I wish you excellent luck in your altruistic aspirations.

Kevin

Undergraduate / NYU application short answers (cutting the things I wrote down) [7]

Just like my parents, both of whom were presidents of their high school classes and college, I enjoy leading people -- especially under when we have specific goals to achieve. For instance, I organized a club that helps new students adjust well to the school. Although being a leader is full of responsibilities, I learn about myself and others throughout the experience.

My trilingual skills and my willingness to approach each subject in a thoughtful manner with various possible aspects will harmonize with the diverse culture of NYU and the city to make a great journalist.

Yes, great job! I'm excited for you. Good luck in school...

Undergraduate / Personal Statement, taking pictures as my hobby. [8]

Here is a fix for the first sentence:

Maybe it was that camping trip to Mount Hood, or maybe it was spending a week in the eastern Oregon high desert; I'm not exactly sure what inspired me the most , but I started pursuing photography to try to capture my most memorable moments.

Oh, I see what you mean about connecting the paragraphs. You need to read each paragraph and tack a powerful topic sentence to the beginning of each. Then, go back and look at all those topic sentences and use them to come up with a sentence to tack on to the END OF THE FIRST PARAGRAPH in order to prepare the reader for all those brilliant ideas.

Good luck!!!!!

:)

Undergraduate / NU statement (Center for Student Involvement) [5]

johndavid is a good editor! Yes, I would cut those same things. John please check out the ef contributor page!

Here is my take on it:

I would love to be part of Center for Student Involvement (CSI)at Northwestern. My experience with Habitat for Humanity in Chiangmai, Thailand was truly one of my most life-changing experiences. Constructing houses for the people who were in need and interacting with the community as a whole transformed me inside and out. I became to appreciate trivialities as I saw what it is like to be without them. At Northwestern, where I see numerous opportunities to make a change in the society, I have to say my heart is already with them. I do hope you will consider having me as a member of the Northwestern family.

That last sentence is powerful; I think it works well when you directly address the reader that way!

Undergraduate / Common app short answer - Fiber optics (150 words) [5]

Start with an intro sentence that captures the central truth of the essay. Three-dimensional vision has been used to awe spectators at amusement parks for years. The same technology of fiber optics has now begun to enter the minute passageways of the complex human body. Now introduce the idea of the internship you are about to describe.

For the first time in my life, I observed a tiny fiberscope enter the body of a middle-aged woman through an incision. I was then directed towards an HDTV where I witnessed a complete gall bladder removal. I was fascinated that these flexible optical fibers could make possible surgery on delicate organs such as the brain and heart. At another department, I learned the amount of care and patience needed for patients suffering from leukemia and other neurological disorders.

That's too bad you need to condense it to 150 words!! I gues you will have to cut the parts about the old lady. :)

In one incident, a nurse offered an elderly woman a glass of orange juice. She scathingly refused and began spitting at her. Moments later, the nurse regained her composure and pretended to find another glass. She offered the same drink again to which the woman eagerly agreed and slowly slurped the entire glass. Such unusual experiences were common at my LGH internship.

Undergraduate / NYU 4 Short Answers (family, life at NYU, talent show...) [3]

Maybe Christine is right to suggest cutting this part, but if it is important to you to keep it, use commas:

I got to see my 3 year old half-brother who, in my eyes, is the cutest baby of the world and my stepmother who helped me keenly in my decision to study in the United States.

The only way she was able to do so was due to her open-mindedness .

Furthermore the community will be benefited by leaders with good ethical values.

The sound of crushing waves mixed in with the sound of the song. (I would choose a Bob Marley song, too!!)

Good luck!!!

:)

Undergraduate / Brown short answers (Asian culture) [6]

The academic area that I would like to study further is Asian culture. Since I realized the discrepancy between the perspectives of natives and the foreigners on the Asian culture, I believe that learning about foreign perspectives is important for better understanding the culture where I have grown for my entire life. I am applying to Brown because Brown is the place where my passion for higher education can be satisfied. Now say something specific to back that up, and then start a new paragraph.

Pursuing education has been my driving force and one of the major experiences that have given my life more meaning. At Brown, I will never get bored because the open curriculum and strong academic atmosphere would continuously incite my intellectual pursuit rather than dwindle. ...

Again, back up those claims with mention of specific resources available to brown students, specific strengths of the school, which you learned by researching the school online.

... and was awestruck every time I found more of Brown's exceptional qualities. Here, list some more of those qualities...

Since then I often imagined myself walking in the beautiful campus that Brown has and studying at the library, which opens for 24 hours. Good! Use more examples like these!

Brown is and will be the place I want to be and I am quite confident that Brown will help me to see my future.

Good luck at Brown!

Undergraduate / University of Illlinois (academic interests vs professional goals) [4]

Yes, right on! Sean was probably looking at your thread title: (i.e. academic interests vs professional goals)

IT would be good to invest one more sentence to describe your aspirations in economics. I saw no errors with grammar or punctuation... I do recommend to people that they should write out "four" instead of the numeral 4, though... but there is not much to correct. To make it stronger, focus sharply on the RELATIONSHIP of the interests to the goals. You already do that, but there's always room for improvement...

Undergraduate / 'Good education and hard work ' - my grandma, a significant person [5]

Many know this to be the ways of a typical grandma, always putting everyone else's needs before her own, but this does not even begin to describe the sacrifices my grandmother has made for our family.

With my grandma's character in mind, I know I will succeed.

This is great! Now, can you somehow connect this inspiration from your grandma to th special programs and resources provided by the school? Just give one more sentence or so to connect it to the school.

Undergraduate / CORNELL SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAY (an interest in the sciences through my courses and activities) [3]

I have developed an interest in the sciences through my courses and activities during high school.

I rearranged some things:

My passion for biology began when I took AP Biology. I found biology to be engaging, because of its potential to change and improve the quality of people's lives. My AP Biology course and my involvement in the Annenberg Science Symposium were especially important in immersing me into the field of science. Now finish this paragraph with some mention of how you can pursue the interest at this college to which you are applying...how you came to decide that cornell is perfect for you.

Having the opportunity to learn about the organization and intricate functions of the human body initially sparked my interest in biology. For example, as I learned about the circulatory system, I became intrigued by the systematic, yet complex, mechanics of the heart. As the course became more detailed and complicated, my interest in the elaborate organ systems grew. During this time, my growing appreciation for the various organ systems allowed me to develop interests in other aspects of biology.

While my interest in biology began in class, I was able to form a more comprehensive and practical view of the field through the Annenberg Science Symposium. The Annenberg Science Symposium is an interscholastic organization, in which students research medical innovations and conduct a presentation for the staff at local hospitals. The symposium gave me the opportunity to work with experts to research bioterrorism prevention, cancer treatment with nano-particles, RNA-based therapeutics, and neurostimulation. The in-depth study of cutting-edge advances exposed me to the real-life applications of science. Annenberg also gave me the opportunity to view a live surgery. I researched the specific surgical procedure and was able to discuss it with the surgeon during the surgery. I was in awe as I witnessed the application of biology in improving lives. These experiences propel me to further pursue my interest in biology in college.

Now, as you write the concluding paragraph, mention some specific programs, resources, etc., at cornell, which you can learn about by researching it online...

Good luck!!!

Cornell's biology program will give me the resources to continue my pursuit of biology. The abundant research opportunities will provide me with more avenues to explore the diversity of the field. Cornell's dedication to the bio-revolution will offer a unique community, in which I will be able to expand my own interests. The biology program will also give me the opportunity to understand and engage in the current biological advances in the international scientific community. I have no doubt that the students and faculty at Cornell will promote my growth as a distinct individual and scientist.

Undergraduate / NYU Short Answers--(singing, bicycle, summer vacation) [5]

Molly and Christine, please check out the contributor page (link at the bottom of the screen), because you could both benefit others as EF contributors. Also, it looks good on applications...

:)

kevin

Undergraduate / NYU Short Answers--(singing, bicycle, summer vacation) [5]

You write very well... not seeing any errors yet...

How about:

I have the necessary maturity, discipline, and determination to take full advantage of the opportunities that NYU has to offer its students.

She passed two characteristics down to me that has served me very well in these first years of my life -- and will continue to do so in the future. Polly was both curious and brave. ...

GREAT!! Good luck in school, Molly!!!

Undergraduate / common app short answer ("the smallest player on the court") [4]

Standing one inch short of five feet, and always the smallest player on the court, the odds have always been against me. As a sixth grader, I had high hopes of being a part of my first school basketball team, but due to my height I didn't even make it past first cuts. At first I was discouraged, but I realized that my love for this sport was not something I could let someone take away from me.

Start a new paragraph now:

I now play as a Mustang for the Walnut High School girls' varsity team. Although being cut seemed like the biggest let down of my life, I realize now that this did me a favor, making me push myself and go against the odds. Basketball has instilled in me a determination in which I could not have acquired from anything else. I now apply this to all aspects of my life, never letting people's judgments keep me from going for what I want.

Well, now that I read it I see what angela means... it was unclear when you referred back to having been cut from the 6th grade team. Just specify: Although being cut from the team during the sixth grade seemed like the biggest let down...

Then, it will be great! This shows determination and makes me wish I was the admissions person -- so I could accept you into the school!

:)

Undergraduate / most appealing about Columbia (afraid it Doesnt make sense...) [6]

My generation needs to face the fact that the job market is increasingly competitive due to the economic crisis. Companies hire only the best, and they know that Columbia graduates are the best.

...

For these reasons, I would be privileged to be accepted as a Columbia student; I want to among the best.

Hmmmm.. if you make further revisions, post them here so we can help! These essays are tough! You are doing well.

Undergraduate / Rochester supplement (different points of view) [4]

For any foreign students coming to the United States, it is difficult to adapt to the new environment. I am still a young man, naïve and unsophisticated. However, I have the necessary tolerance and patience to understand others given my international background and willing to participate in many communities to share my perspectives and contribute to diversity. It is my aspiration to become more independent in academic fields, so that I can expertly tackle real-world challenges while retaining time for friends and family and broadening my perspective on life.

The University of Rochester has a high academic reputation. The institution has a solely student-based curriculum. The school also enables students to take as many courses as they wish, regardless of what major they have chosen. In addition, "take five program" enables students to take ...

Good luck in school!!!

Undergraduate / Need help with one of the Stanford's prompts? [4]

One more fix:

As the president of the Engineering Club, I have led the club in several robotics competitions like JETS, Botball, and VEX robotics. These aspects of my life, the great sports traditions, and the multitude of clubs and organizations of Stanford make it a great choice for me.

Undergraduate / HEOP ESSAY for PARTICIPATION... FREE MONEY. [4]

The first sentence, as you had it, seems wrong because you have not yet explained how you remember the moment you were born... I'll fix like this:

I am fortunate to know the blissful expression on her face the day I was born. It all took place in the emergency room where my mother stared at me in exhilaration and relief. It was such a beautiful moment

ohhhh... very good job, connecting it to the program in the second paragraph.

My mother faced great challenges as a single parent, raising two daughters and one son.

And, this last sentence needs to be revised, but i am not sure how to help with it:
This would benefit the program to keep its name.

Good luck!! This is well-done, because you make it very personal and family-oriented.

Scholarship / "Dream specialist" - Scholarship essay, experience at OIT [3]

When I try to envision my future , it reminds me of that old favorite book which is always by one's bedside. The pages, with a yellowish color, show some signs of wear as you read it repeatedly.

Needless to say, I have overcome those barriers, and I have been successful in all my endeavors. Now, I have two beautiful children that are my strength when I feel weak, and they always keep my world upbeat .

... as Spanish Interpreter for Health care settings and as proofreader and translator for [name of publishing house] Publishing House.

Alternate last sentence:

My dream is too important, to both me and my family, to be thwarted due to insufficient funding.

Good luck to you!!!