Personal Statement: How Prepared Are You For College

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How prepared are you for college? College is a big deal but it is nothing that I can’t handle. I have prepared myself for college through rigorous courses, volunteering, being a member of student council, and traveling. These are opportunities I believe a potential college student should be exposed to. Over the courses of four years I have completed six Advanced Placement courses. The Advanced Placement courses I have taken are, English Language, English Literature, Biology, United States History, World History, and European History. These course have helped me broaden my mind and gained a new interest for different things. I try to volunteer as much as I can. Volunteering shows my care for others and how much I want the World to be a better

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