Looking back on life one will generally remember and relive two extremes: the joyous, blissful moments and the more disappointing moments, where one encounters failure. Failure truly challenges one's character and pushes it to the limit. It will cause change, and either make one a better person or may cause a jump off of the thin ledge of sanity. We all have encountered failure before in one way or another, but the utmost important part is how people handle it,...

Every family has a specific school they feel connected to in some way or another. My family has been immense University of Michigan fans throughout their lives. I was not an automatic fan just because of my family. My love for the school started when I first walked into the Big House in sixth grade to attend a football game with my dad. I felt the wonderful atmosphere of a highly respected school. Everyone came together as one, cheering on...

I had problems with the Common App because the university did not...