Over the summer, I was a camp counselor at a program for boys who were entering kindergarten; I had expected the summer to consist of keeping the kids safe and entertained. However, two of those boys had life-threatening food allergies which made safety a primary issue. I was trained by the camp in the detection of allergic reaction and treatment with epinephrine by the use of the EpiPen. One day at camp the unexpected happened. I saw Julian sitting with...

Making a lasting contribution to some small area of the world’s knowledge would be, for me, the ultimate achievement in life. I think I have the necessary talent and drive: I am naturally analytical, I enjoy tackling difficult problems, and I am strong in math. I understand that achieving this goal will be no easy feat, but I think I can do it if I make the correct choices. The first step will be to make a total commitment...