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Dukefool

Dec 29, 2011

Undergraduate / 'from Maryland to Arizona in the eighth grade'; Univ. of Maryland College Essay [4]

Exactly 300 words. Thought? Comments? Concerns? Thank you in advance!!

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Throughout my academic career I have been driven to excel in my education no matter the challenges that were placed in front of me. Most noticeably was when I moved from Maryland to Arizona in the eighth grade. I have excelled in Mathematics during my time in Maryland that I was supposed to be placed in geometry. Unfortunately, the school in Arizona had no available geometry classes and placed me to the highest available mathematics, pre-algebra. Since I have been acquainted with the curriculum, I was able to go through the class with breeze. Whenever a peer of mine was struggling, they tend to ask me rather than the teacher as he didn't give out much help. I put out much effort in helping them by translating what the teacher lectured to language that they can understand. Discovering I had a skill in tutoring others, I set out to continue tutoring others throughout my high school career and even founded a chapter of a society dedicated to tutoring others. By tutoring others, I also gathered opinions on curriculums and used them to excel in my education.

The University of Maryland has one thing that no other school in the world has: the prestigious Clarks School of Engineering. After talking with a few students from College Park who have transferred from Howard Community, I took interest on the challenging academic program that the Clark School of Engineering offers to their students. Beside the strong academic program, I find that the close proximity to various government agencies in the Washington D.C. area would provide me numerous internship opportunities. With a strong ambition to learn and be challenged by my professors to succeed; I find that the University of Maryland would be an excellent institution for a driven student like me to attend.

Dukefool

Dec 29, 2011

Undergraduate / 'from Maryland to Arizona in the eighth grade'; Univ. of Maryland College Essay [4]

No offense taken. Engineers are supposed to take criticisms right? I'm going to change the main topic of the essay to make it a little more emotional.

Dukefool

Dec 29, 2011

Undergraduate / 'from Maryland to Arizona in the eighth grade'; Univ. of Maryland College Essay [4]

My endeavor for academic excellence has always been fueled by my father's journey to the United States. My father and his family saw the Vietnam War on their front door. My father had enjoyed the American presence as he was taught by the Americans. When the war ended, my father "lost" his education as the government denied his high school diploma and wanted him to join the army. He refused to believe that his work in school was futile so he left for the United States on a boat. Although there were numerous risks in the escape as he could have died, he believed that the American education he received shouldn't be in vain. Fortunately, he made it to the United States and was able to succeed in his education by attending college. My father had always stressed me that education should not go to waste as his persistent for a better life was the main reason I even exist as my father had met my mother in the United States. With the opportunity to go to college placed in front of me, I feel that it is a true privilege to even think that I can attend a university and that to obtain a degree would truly give my father a sense that his journey was for something other than him.

My interest for attending University of Maryland is because of its challenging academic program. I want to obtain my degree by working my butt off, not messing around. When people hear of the University of Maryland, they usually hear that it's a prestigious university. I even talked to a couple of Chinese businessmen that has heard of College Park. To attend a university that has such a global recognition would help me gain influence in my future career.

Dukefool

Dec 29, 2011

Undergraduate / Essay in Progress "Airman". [3]

Talk about your experience in BMT. Did you have an emotional experience when you received the challenge coin? I've seen plenty of Airmen talk about how the coin ceremony was like a turning point for them as they see them go from an unfocused high school teenager to an Airman.