As we approached the gray Smoky Mountains, they appeared cold, unwelcoming, and void of life. The morning itself was gray and surrounding us was the curling fog that blurred color and shape. Shadows of vague familiarity, the Smoky Mountains before us were a stark contrast from the captivating mountains portrayed in the brochures that my senior class had anticipated seeing. Regardless of this disillusionment, I was thrilled to begin the hike towards Clingmans Dome. As I looked upon the trail...

With nothing else but four suitcases stuffed with clothes, documents, and memorabilia, my family and I left Romania for the fabled country of America. Here, our beautiful, old home was replaced by a semi-truck, one that my father, mother, sister, and I lived in for our first two years until my father, a truck driver, had saved enough money to buy our current home in Tennessee. Years later, I asked my parents what possibly could have been worth all the...

I had to write the supplemental essay in addition to the common application essay when I applied to the Honors Program at University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Smart, Open-Minded,...

Make sure you find a mentor who truly knows you not only as a student...

Be involved in community service and have a high academic standing. Additionally, join as many clubs as...

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Rhodes is a small, private, liberal arts school in a big city. There is...

Knowing I wanted to pursue a Pre-Med track during college, I searched for schools that would provide me with the best education that would allow me to feel prepared to take the MCAT and continue on to Medical School. I also believe that...

For a Pre-Med student, Rhodes is the perfect choice. The school offers so many opportunities for research and internships especially due...

After I graduate from Rhodes College, I plan on continuing my education at Medical School...

I wish I did not overwhelm myself by applying to so many schools and not concentrating enough on applying for private scholarships. I underestimated myself and did not need...

Get yourself involved in community service and volunteer anywhere and everywhere. If you are thinking about going...

There are over 100 different clubs to choose from. Over 50% of the...