Tasha was a classmate in my 2nd grade class who was far from having average grades. Looking back at it, I believe if we didn't attend such an academically lax school, she may have been considered for remedial classes. Being the tallest girl in 2nd grade, she knew that the other kids were afraid of her and used her height to take advantage of exploiting us. Some of us knew that she didn't have a caring family who paid attention...

Throughout my high school career, I have signed up for multiple advanced or AP courses that would challenge my intellect and determination. Although the course load became difficult at times, I have truly enjoyed learning the complex concepts that were being given to me. I believe that admission to GA Tech will gratify my desire to complete a challenging undergraduate degree program, such as biomedical engineering. I have extensively researched all of the nation's best engineering schools, and I have...

To progress and serve is to be a leader in your community today and become a leader in the advancement of society tomorrow. I am currently in four clubs that stress the importance of community service, and two clubs that prepare students to enhance the conditions of life. As I complete my senior year in high school, I see how my involvement in my locale can translate to any future contribution to the world as an engineer. Engineers hold the...

UCSD (Admitted): I come from a humble and satisfying world. I'm a normal teenager with semi-normal parents, but I suppose every child thinks their parents are weird. I attend a public high school full of different characters, however: the drama kids, the preppy girls, the slackers, etc. So many cliques intermingling with each other, providing an example of why America is called a mosaic of cultures. Then there's me. I make above average grades and actively participate in many clubs....

Do not expect to get much financial aid from GA Tech. It's a great school but it is still a public school and will require a lot of payments. My family made less a little more than $17,000 a year and I still had to pay around $8,000 after my award letter. Actually, before I...