1. Academic Preparation What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the field developed and describe any experience you have had in the field — such as volunteer work, internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities — and what you have gained from your involvement. In the fourth grade and on a tight budget, I tried turning my dream of becoming a businessperson into a reality. Instead of being a flashy superhero or a monster, I economized and dressed...

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