Reflective Essay: An Application To The College Of Wooster

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The College of Wooster appeals to me because of the offered majors and the ability to do mentored undergraduate research. I am not sure what I would like to do in my future, but I know that The College of Wooster can help me find my place in life. I came to know about The College of Wooster while I was visiting Ohio with my father. We stayed in Cleveland and drove to Columbus and Cincinnati; along the way we passed Wooster, and saw a sign for The College of Wooster, so I decided to do some research on my smartphone. As I read more about The College of Wooster, I found that it appealed to me in many ways. This peaked my interest, so I decided to apply to The College of Wooster.

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