Undergraduate / "until an upperclassmen..." - Tulane Optional [3]

It wasn't until an upperclassmen who I had looked up to academically had enrolled at Tulane that I had I ever heard about the school. From the beginning of the college admissions process, I was always interested in Tulane. I found everything from the school's name to its academic reputation appealing. At first I was initially afraid of applying to a school hundreds of miles away from home. However, the more I heard about Tulane from my upperclassman, the more I became impressed by his descriptions of the unique culture of New Orleans. I also came to the realization that it would be Tulane's student body would be a good match for someone like me after I read about the program known as Tulane Outreach. Although the program may only be during a single day long, the fact that such a large portion of the student population participated in the event speaks volumes about the type of individuals Tulane nurtures. I became even more enamored with the school when I found out that the Tulane was the only private school that required public service.

Of equal important, Tulane academic rigor and reputation, would most definitely prepare me for whatever obstacles I encounter later on in my professional life. All in all, Tulane is the perfect school for whether it be in terms of location, student life, reputation, or academics. In any case, it would be an honor to be part of such a prestigious instituation.

Is it any good? Is it too generic?