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I’M READY FOR A CHALLENGE

WHY AM I HERE

While growing up, I had been told I was “smart,” but I never felt challenged until I to my local STEM high school.
Not only did this school help me to discover my interests in engineering due to its focus in STEM, but also this school has a reputation for being rigorous and intensive. Continuously, I was challenged throughout high school. As I began to apply to colleges, I knew I wanted to continue being challenged, and I kept catching myself thinking back to Pittsburgh. When I visited the University of Pittsburgh on a prospective student visit, our tour guide kept alluding towards the student’s ability to find the perfect balance between work and play, which is what I wanted in my future school [1]. …show more content…

This institute is highly regarded among the US News, ranked above schools like Boston University and Northeastern University [2]. Its program is intensive and in-depth, ensuring that all students receive an education that can be applied later in the work force. Knowing that recently, 90% of engineering students from the class of 2015 are either employed full-time or continuing their education, I feel confident that the SSOE can give me access to a job that I will excel in [3]. I am excited for the idea that Swanson will prepare me well for the future and my …show more content…

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