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Freshman Year Research Paper

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As I look forward to starting my freshman year of college, I have two main priorities. My first priority is to expand my mind and learn about a wider variety of subjects. I'm excited to have access to classes and subjects that weren't offered in high school and feel that they would greatly increase my understanding of important life topics. My second priority is to learn specific hard skills that apply to my major. These will be invaluable when it comes to applying for jobs after graduation.
I have prepared for my transition to college level classes by studying hard and pushing myself to take honors and AP classes. I did all of this while participating in sports year round, getting involved in four different clubs, volunteering, and presiding
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