Prompt: "Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?" Dirt “What breaks your heart? Your life’s purpose is in the answer,” said my pastor. I couldn’t turn from the screen. Tears hit my desk, and I worried I was disturbing my classmates who were surely just as emotional. Wrong, for two...

Prompt: "Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. Chiles" “Vamos a cocinar los chiles enogados,” Grandmother declares, while she meticulously washes each chile, as if it’s sacred. She hands me a chile, and I try to imitate her, but realize no one could ever reciprocate my grandmother’s care and attention to detail, yet I try. My mind reverts to how...

Prompt: "How do you plan to give back to your school after you graduate?" After June 7th I will have spent approximately 720 days of my life, not including weekend tournaments, AP practice or Saturday garden cleanups, at Chino High School. 720 days of support from teachers, 720 smiles from the lunch ladies, 720 walks to school rain or shine, and over 720 unforgettable moments. There is no doubt in my mind that I am the person I am today as a result of attending...

Prompt: "Describe the world you come from - for example, your family, community or school - and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations." El lunes es el día de familia”. Mondays are family day. My grandmother spends the day preparing the feast that will be served that evening. I count the minutes down at practice on Mondays out of pure excitement for the food and family. My family has encouraged every single one of...

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