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The essay demonstrates your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected topic and helps to  distinguish yourself in your own voice. What do you want the readers of your application to know about you apart from courses, grades, and test scores? Select one of the topics below that best helps you answer that question and write an essay of no more than 650 words, using the prompt to inspire and structure your response. Remember: 650 words is your limit, not your goal. Use the full range if you need it, but don't feel obligated to do so. (The application won't accept a response shorter than 250 words.)

1) Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

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    • Health Science
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    • COMPUTER LAB
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    • Algebra I 9A / 12B
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    • Geometry
    • College Algebra
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    • English II
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    • Spanish I
    • Spanish II
    • ESL Period 6
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    • Career Education
  • Art Studio
    • Intro to 2D Art
    • Intro to Art
    • Art History
  • Student Gallery
  • Notes and Worksheets
  • PHYSICAL EDUCATION
    • FIRST AID COURSE
    • Nutrition Course
  • Athletics
  • College Bound Athlete
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    • NAIA
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    • CLEP EXAMS
    • Miami Dade College
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    • Vol. I Ceremony Album
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    • Vol. III Ceremony Album
  • Star Student & Ring Cermony
  • Photo Gallery 2018-2019
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    • Prom 2019
    • 2019 Senior Breakfast
    • 2019 Wolfpack Achievement Awards
    • 2018 Graduation
    • 2018 Wolfpack Achievement Awards
    • Class of 2017
    • 2016 Wolfpack Achievement Awards
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