Most recent edit on 2005-10-27 18:06:14 by EschaTon
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One in every 114 students with a college degree is from Penn State [!!]. This makes me believe that the university is a world renowned school. For this reason, I chose to attend Penn State for the reputation and respect it holds. With my high school cumulative GPA around a 4.5, I could have gotten into almost any school I wished; however, I felt that I could prepare myself for the future best by coming here. The University is spread throughout the state of Pennsylvania with 19 campuses. Within University Park, there are 13 colleges. These facts made me feel that if I decided not to pursue a career in business, it would be easy to explore the other majors offered here. If I would have attended a smaller school, I would have been afraid that I might not fit into the major there and want to switch. At a smaller school, there would not be nearly as many paths to explore.
As a junior in high school, I decided that I wanted to become an accountant. I have always been very organized and I work well with numbers, so I figure that becoming an accountant would be perfect for me. As a prospective student looking at Penn State, I learned that “Penn State's Smeal College of Business has emerged as one of the largest and most successful business schools in the nation” (The Possibilities) and “have been trained [train] “to ‘work with figures,’ to pay strict attention to details, and to maintain order in the financial and operational aspects of their work” (Bachelor) [it's important, when using quotations to make sure they make sense in the context of the sentence in which you are using them]. After learning about the Smeal College, I decided that my potential to become an accountant is maximized at Penn State[,] and I will be prepared to take the examinations required to become a Certified Public Accountant.
Aside from academics, the Penn State campus is also perfect for me. People refer to it as in the “middle of no-where,” but I come from a rural area anyway[,] so it would not be a big change. The campus is set up in a safe area compared to other schools I applied to such as the University of Maryland, which is located in one of the worst areas in Maryland. The town that has developed in State College has been built around the college, which creates the ideal campus life for any college student. Compared to Villa Julie College in Stevenson, MD, where there is not even a campus, there are apartments and then classroom buildings miles down the road, Penn State really struck me as my school.
Many of my friends, who attend various schools in Maryland such as University of Maryland or Towson, often give me a hard time for leaving the state. I received scholarship offers from all of the in-state schools I applied to; however, I felt that I needed to break-away from my friends and get exposed to the real world. At Penn State, I would gain the tools needed to communicate with new people, to adapt to new environments, and how to live on my own [parallelism]. If I would have [stayed] in-state, I could have ran [run] home in a few hours for help, when in the future, I will need to solve these problems on my own.
[Very nice paper. I think the conclusion could have been a little more solid, but, overall, this is a well consider (and very well researched) paper. Excellent job.]
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One in every 114 students with a college degree is from Penn State. This makes me believe that the university is a world renowned school. For this reason, I chose to attend Penn State for the reputation and respect it holds. With my high school cumulative GPA around a 4.5, I could have gotten into almost any school I wished; however, I felt that I could prepare myself for the future best by coming here. The University is spread throughout the state of Pennsylvania with 19 campuses. Within University Park, there are 13 colleges. These facts made me feel that if I decided not to pursue a career in business, it would be easy to explore the other majors offered here. If I would have attended a smaller school, I would have been afraid that I might not fit into the major there and want to switch. At a smaller school, there would not be nearly as many paths to explore.
As a junior in high school, I decided that I wanted to become an accountant. I have always been very organized and I work well with numbers, so I figure that becoming an accountant would be perfect for me. As a prospective student looking at Penn State, I learned that “Penn State's Smeal College of Business has emerged as one of the largest and most successful business schools in the nation” (The Possibilities) and “have been trained to ‘work with figures,’ to pay strict attention to details, and to maintain order in the financial and operational aspects of their work” (Bachelor). After learning about the Smeal College, I decided that my potential to become an accountant is maximized at Penn State and I will be prepared to take the examinations required to become a Certified Public Accountant.
Aside from academics, the Penn State campus is also perfect for me. People refer to it as in the “middle of no-where,” but I come from a rural area anyway so it would not be a big change. The campus is set up in a safe area compared to other schools I applied to such as the University of Maryland, which is located in one of the worst areas in Maryland. The town that has developed in State College has been built around the college, which creates the ideal campus life for any college student. Compared to Villa Julie College in Stevenson, MD, where there is not even a campus, there are apartments and then classroom buildings miles down the road, Penn State really struck me as my school.
Many of my friends, who attend various schools in Maryland such as University of Maryland or Towson, often give me a hard time for leaving the state. I received scholarship offers from all of the in-state schools I applied to; however, I felt that I needed to break-away from my friends and get exposed to the real world. At Penn State, I would gain the tools needed to communicate with new people, to adapt to new environments, and how to live on my own. If I would have stated in-state, I could have ran home in a few hours for help, when in the future, I will need to solve these problems on my own.
Edited on 2005-10-27 18:00:11 by EschaTon
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“Penn State tied with the University of California at Berkeley as the best public university in the nation, according to a 2003-04 survey of nearly 4,000 high school students from coast to coast. Only 14 institutions--all private, and including Yale, Harvard, Stanford, and Princeton--ranked higher in the survey” (Making p. 1). The Pennsylvania State University offers a promising education as well as endless job opportunities. These factors attract students from across the world who wish to pursue their dream of attending Penn State. Students must work hard to even have a chance of being admitted to this university. Admission to Penn State consists of factors including: “final grades in all subject areas for years nine, ten, and eleven of high school; weighted average or class rank for students who have taken AP/Honors courses; required Carnegie (high school) units; [and] standardized test scores (SAT/SAT I or ACT)” (Undergraduate). The prospective students of Penn State must start their high school career in a strong manner and keep it going until the end. From the start of my high school education, I worked hard and dedicated myself so that I could attend the school that would fit me best. The cause of me accepting Penn State’s offer of admission is because of the school’s reputation and respect, the business school and the opportunities that the Smeal College offers, and the college life here at the Penn State campus.
Aside from academics, the Penn State campus is also perfect for me. People refer to it as in the “middle of no-where,” but I come from a rural area anyway so it would not be a big change. The campus is set up in a safe area compared to other schools I applied to such as the University of Maryland, which is located in one of the worst areas in Maryland. The town that has developed in State College has been built around the college, which creates the ideal campus life for any college student. Compared to Villa Julie College in Stevenson, MD, where there is not even a campus, there are apartments and then classroom buildings miles down the road, Penn State really struck me as my school.
As I chose Penn State, I turned down endless college football opportunities offered to me by Division II and III colleges. I made numerous visits to these colleges, which all made my adrenaline start rushing because of the thought of playing college football. Sometimes I wonder how far I could have gotten if I would have played, but I decided that my academics and degree are more important than dedicating my life to football. Even if I became a professional, where would I go after my football career was over? Although I can not play football at Penn State, I still have the chance to enjoy the football games here while receiving a good education.
Many of my friends, who attend various schools in Maryland such as University of Maryland or Towson, often give me a hard time for leaving the state. I received scholarship offers from all of the in-state schools I applied to; however, I felt that I needed to break-away from my friends and get exposed to the real world. At Penn State, I would gain the tools needed to communicate with new people, to adapt to new environments, and how to live on my own. If I would have stated in-state, I could have ran home in a few hours for help, when in the future, I will need to solve these problems on my own.
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“Penn State tied with the University of California at Berkeley as the best public university in the nation, according to a 2003-04 survey of nearly 4,000 high school students from coast to coast. Only 14 institutions--all private, and including Yale, Harvard, Stanford, and Princeton--ranked higher in the survey” (Making p. 1). The Pennsylvania State University offers a promising education as well as endless job opportunities. These factors attract students from across the world who wish to pursue their dream of attending Penn State. Students must work hard to even have a chance of being admitted to this university. Admission to Penn State consists of factors including: “final grades in all subject areas for years nine, ten, and eleven of high school; weighted average or class rank for students who have taken AP/Honors courses; required Carnegie (high school) units; [and] standardized test scores (SAT/SAT I or ACT)” (Undergraduate). The prospective students of Penn State must start their high school career in a strong manner and keep it going until the end. The cause of me accepting Penn State’s offer of admission is because of the school’s reputation and respect, the business school and the opportunities that the Smeal College offers, and the college life in State College.
Aside from academics, the Penn State campus is also perfect for me. People refer to it as in the “middle of no-where,” but I come from a rural area anyway so it would not be a big change. The campus is set up in a safe area compared to other schools I applied to such as the University of Maryland, which is located in one of the worst areas in Maryland. The town that has developed in State College has been built around the college, which creates the ideal campus life for any college student. Compared to Villa Julie College in Stevenson, MD, where there is not even a campus, there are apartments and then classroom buildings miles down the road, Penn State really struck me as my school because of the campus atmosphere.
As I chose Penn State, I turned down endless college football opportunities offered to me by Division II and III colleges. I made numerous visits to these colleges, which all made my adrenaline start rushing because of the thought of playing college football. Sometimes I wonder how far I could have gotten if I would have played, but I decided that my academics and degree are more important than dedicating my life to football. Even if I became a professional, where would I go after my football career was over? Although I can not play football at Penn State, I still am able to enjoy the football games here while receiving a good education.
Many of my friends, who attend various schools in Maryland such as University of Maryland or Towson, often give me a hard time for leaving the state. I received scholarship offers from all of the in-state schools I applied to; however, I felt that I needed to break-away from my friends and get exposed to the real world. At Penn State, I would gain the tools needed to communicate with new people, to adapt to new environments, and how to live on my own. If I would have stayed at an in-state school, I could have ran home in a few hours for help, but I know that in the future, I will need to solve these problems on my own.
Edited on 2005-10-20 15:59:07 by MichaelNiffeneggerTestUser
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“Penn State tied with the University of California at Berkeley as the best public university in the nation, according to a 2003-04 survey of nearly 4,000 high school students from coast to coast. Only 14 institutions--all private, and including Yale, Harvard, Stanford, and Princeton--ranked higher in the survey” (Making p. 1). The Pennsylvania State University offers a promising education as well as endless job opportunities. These factors attract students from across the world who wish to pursue their dream of attending Penn State. Students must work hard to even have a chance of being admitted to this university. Admission to Penn State consists of factors including: “final grades in all subject areas for years nine, ten, and eleven of high school; weighted average or class rank for students who have taken AP/Honors courses; required Carnegie (high school) units; [and] standardized test scores (SAT/SAT I or ACT)” (Undergraduate). The prospective students of Penn State must start their high school career in a strong manner and keep it going until the end. The cause of me accepting Penn State’s offer of admission is because of the school’s reputation and respect, the business school and the opportunities that the Smeal College offers, and the college life in State College.
Aside from academics, the Penn State campus is also perfect for me. People refer to it as in the “middle of no-where,” but I come from a rural area anyway so it would not be a big change. The campus is set up in a safe area compared to other schools I applied to such as the University of Maryland, which is located in one of the worst areas in Maryland. The town that has developed in State College has been built around the college, which creates the ideal campus life for any college student. Compared to Villa Julie College in Stevenson, MD, where there is not even a campus, there are apartments and then classroom buildings miles down the road, Penn State really struck me as my school because of the campus atmosphere.
As I chose Penn State, I turned down endless college football opportunities offered to me by Division II and III colleges. I made numerous visits to these colleges, which all made my adrenaline start rushing because of the thought of playing college football. Sometimes I wonder how far I could have gotten if I would have played, but I decided that my academics and degree are more important than dedicating my life to football. Even if I became a professional, where would I go after my football career was over? Although I can not play football at Penn State, I still am able to enjoy the football games here while receiving a good education.
Many of my friends, who attend various schools in Maryland such as University of Maryland or Towson, often give me a hard time for leaving the state. I received scholarship offers from all of the in-state schools I applied to; however, I felt that I needed to break-away from my friends and get exposed to the real world. At Penn State, I would gain the tools needed to communicate with new people, to adapt to new environments, and how to live on my own. If I would have stayed at an in-state school, I could have ran home in a few hours for help, but I know that in the future, I will need to solve these problems on my own.
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“Penn State tied with the University of California at Berkeley as the best public university in the nation, according to a 2003-04 survey of nearly 4,000 high school students from coast to coast. Only 14 institutions--all private, and including Yale, Harvard, Stanford, and Princeton--ranked higher in the survey” (Making p. 1). The Pennsylvania State University offers a promising education as well as endless job opportunities. These factors attract students from across the universe who wish to pursue their dream of attending Penn State. Students must work hard to even have a chance of being admitted to this university. Admission to Penn State consists of factors including: “final grades in all subject areas for years nine, ten, and eleven of high school; weighted average or class rank for students who have taken AP/Honors courses; required Carnegie (high school) units; [and] standardized test scores (SAT/SAT I or ACT)” (Undergraduate). The prospective students of Penn State must start their high school career in a strong manner and keep it going until the end. The cause of me accepting Penn State’s offer of admission is because of the school’s reputation and respect, the business school and the opportunities that the Smeal College offers, and the college life.
Aside from academics, the Penn State campus is also perfect for me. People refer to it as in the “middle of no-where,” but I come from a rural area anyway so it would not be a big change. The campus is set up in a safe area, compared to other schools I applied to such as the University of Maryland, which is located in one of the worst areas in Maryland. The town that has developed in State College has been built around the college, which creates the ideal campus life for any college student. Compared to Villa Julie College in Stevenson, MD, where there isn’t even a campus, there are apartments and then classroom buildings miles down the road, Penn State really struck me as my school.
As I chose Penn State, I turned down endless college football opportunities offered to me by Division II and III colleges. I made numerous visits to these colleges, which all made my adrenaline start rushing because of the thought of playing college football. Sometimes I wonder how far I could have gotten if I would have played, but I decided that my academics and degree are more important than dedicating my life to football. Even if I became a professional, where would I go after my football career was over? Although I can not play football at Penn State, I still get to enjoy the football games here while receiving a good education.
Many of my friends, who attend various schools in Maryland such as University of Maryland or Towson, often give me a hard time for leaving the state. I received scholarship offers from all of the in-state schools I applied to; however, I felt that I needed to break-away from my friends and get exposed to the real world. At Penn State, I would gain the tools needed to communicate with new people, to adapt to new environments, and how to live on my own. If I would have stated in-state, I could have ran home in a few hours for help, when in the future, I will need to solve these problems on my own.
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“Penn State tied with the University of California at Berkeley as the best public university in the nation, according to a 2003-04 survey of nearly 4,000 high school students from coast to coast. Only 14 institutions--all private, and including Yale, Harvard, Stanford, and Princeton--ranked higher in the survey” (Making p. 1). The Pennsylvania State University offers a promising education as well as endless job opportunities. These factors attract students from across the universe who wish to pursue their dream of attending Penn State. Students must work hard to even have a chance of being admitted to this university. Admission to Penn State consists of factors including: “final grades in all subject areas for years nine, ten, and eleven of high school; weighted average or class rank for students who have taken AP/Honors courses; required Carnegie (high school) units; [and] standardized test scores (SAT/SAT I or ACT)” (Undergraduate). The prospective students of Penn State must start their high school career in a strong manner and keep it going until the end. The cause of me accepting Penn State’s offer of admission is because of the school’s reputation and respect, the business school and the opportunities that the Smeal College offers, and the college life.
One in every 114 students with a college degree is from Penn State. This makes me believe that the university is a world renowned school. For this reason, I chose to attend Penn State for the reputation and respect it holds. With my high school cumulative GPA around a 4.5, I could have gotten into almost any school I wished; however, I felt that I could prepare myself for the future best by coming here. The University is spread throughout the state of Pennsylvania with 19 campuses. Within University Park, there are 13 colleges. These facts made me feel that if I decided not to pursue a career in business, it would be easy to explore the other majors offered here. If I would have attended a smaller school, I would have been afraid that I might not fit into the major there and want to switch. At a smaller school, there would not be nearly as many paths to explore.
As a junior in high school, I decided that I wanted to become an accountant. I have always been very organized and I work well with numbers, so I figure that becoming an accountant would be perfect for me. As a prospective student looking at Penn State, I learned that “Penn State's Smeal College of Business has emerged as one of the largest and most successful business schools in the nation” (The Possibilities) and “have been trained to ‘work with figures,’ to pay strict attention to details, and to maintain order in the financial and operational aspects of their work” (Bachelor). After learning about the Smeal College, I decided that my potential to become an accountant is maximized at Penn State and I will be prepared to take the examinations required to become a Certified Public Accountant.
Aside from academics, the Penn State campus is also perfect for me. People refer to it as in the “middle of no-where,” but I come from a rural area anyway so it would not be a big change. The campus is set up in a safe area, compared to other schools I applied to such as the University of Maryland, which is located in one of the worst areas in Maryland. The town that has developed in State College has been built around the college, which creates the ideal campus life for any college student. Compared to Villa Julie College in Stevenson, MD, where there isn’t even a campus, there are apartments and then classroom buildings miles down the road, Penn State really struck me as my school.
As I chose Penn State, I turned down endless college football opportunities offered to me by Division II and III colleges. I made numerous visits to these colleges, which all made my adrenaline start rushing because of the thought of playing college football. Sometimes I wonder how far I could have gotten if I would have played, but I decided that my academics and degree are more important than dedicating my life to football. Even if I became a professional, where would I go after my football career was over? Although I can not play football at Penn State, I still get to enjoy the football games here while receiving a good education.
Many of my friends, who attend various schools in Maryland such as University of Maryland or Towson, often give me a hard time for leaving the state. I received scholarship offers from all of the in-state schools I applied to; however, I felt that I needed to break-away from my friends and get exposed to the real world. At Penn State, I would gain the tools needed to communicate with new people, to adapt to new environments, and how to live on my own. If I would have stated in-state, I could have ran home in a few hours for help, when in the future, I will need to solve these problems on my own.
Works Cited
“Making the Grade.” The Pennsylvania State University. October 18, 2005.
http://www.psu.edu/ur/about/makinggrade.html∞
“Undergraduate Admissions.” The Pennsylvania University. October 18, 2005.
http://www.psu.edu/admissions/steps/understanding/fyevaluating.htm∞
“Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting.” The Pennsylvania State University. October 18, 2005.
http://www.smeal.psu.edu/uprog/acctg.html∞
“The Possibilities are Endless.” The Pennsylvania State University. October 18, 2005.
http://www.smeal.psu.edu/uprog/index.html∞