My love story with mathematics began when I took Algebra II my freshman year of high school. It was like I became a new, better version of myself the day I realized that I have this undying passion for the subject. My teacher recommended that I take Pre-Calculus as an independent study that year, so I could then move on to AP Calculus as a sophomore. I could never thank him enough, because I truly believe that had it not...

As I have spent the last two years on a college campus, I have learned that a college, in a certain sense, has a lot more to offer to students than a high school. Controversial discussion is encouraged by professors, and I have learned a lot more about the subjects I have taken, as well as about my peers, and even myself. Similarly, New York University is open, truthful, and has so many incredible aspects- its academics are impeccable, diversity...

I wrote what was me, and what was genuine, and it paid off! Stay true to yourself. Don't try to be perfect, because they know that nobody is perfect. They'd rather see you having ambition and being true to yourself than trying to come off as someone who you think that they want you to be!

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