Why is Lehigh a good match for you? What contributions will you make to the academic experience and to campus life? (As a guideline, your response should be between 150-250 words.)
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Coming from a large, competitive public high school, I know what it's like to be challenged. Lehigh is a perfect match for me because it combines quality academics and the flexibility of a small, private university. Despite this information, it was not until I toured Lehigh's campus during the spring of my junior year that I figured out it is where I want to be for the next four years. At a recent Senior Open House, Dean of Admissions J. Leon Washington spoke passionately about Lehigh and its early decision plan-a plan suitable for those who find their "wow" at a school. At Lehigh, I found my "wow."
The invaluable work ethic I've gained from being surrounded by competitive high school students will carry over into the classroom at Lehigh. I come from a school that is ethnically diverse and I've experienced being the minority. Being in this environment has taught me to embrace and appreciate the ethnic differences in my school, and in turn become more cultured and open-minded. I think my high school serves as a microcosm of the real world, in that cultural differences are omnipresent and should be recognized and respected. The diversity I'm surrounded by has given me a unique perspective, one I'd like to share at Lehigh.
please review and comment, thanks !
Coming from a large, competitive public high school, I know what it's like to be challenged. Lehigh is a perfect match for me because it combines quality academics and the flexibility of a small, private university. Despite this information, it was not until I toured Lehigh's campus during the spring of my junior year that I figured out it is where I want to be for the next four years. At a recent Senior Open House, Dean of Admissions J. Leon Washington spoke passionately about Lehigh and its early decision plan-a plan suitable for those who find their "wow" at a school. At Lehigh, I found my "wow."
The invaluable work ethic I've gained from being surrounded by competitive high school students will carry over into the classroom at Lehigh. I come from a school that is ethnically diverse and I've experienced being the minority. Being in this environment has taught me to embrace and appreciate the ethnic differences in my school, and in turn become more cultured and open-minded. I think my high school serves as a microcosm of the real world, in that cultural differences are omnipresent and should be recognized and respected. The diversity I'm surrounded by has given me a unique perspective, one I'd like to share at Lehigh.