[Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.] My goal was to ride the bus to New York; little did I know I would detour to adulthood. The marching band was taking a trip to the Big Apple. To join them, I had to cover travel expenses, which meant I needed a job. I seized every opportunity: boutiques, convenience stores, restaurants- I applied to them all....

[Why that college or school?] "That's the LSA." My cousin pointed to a brown brick building to my left. Five years ago, she was a university student staying at the Martha Cook Residence. Every so often I would stay the night in her dorm, and we would explore Ann Arbor together. I contemplated the building for a moment before the conversation turned to other topics. Last August, I began to apply for admission to various colleges. Fondly recalling these campus...

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