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<p>Considering both the specific undergraduate school or program to which you are applying and the broader University of Pennsylvania community, what academic, research, and/or extracurricular paths do you see yourself exploring at Penn?
The ball hits the tip of the net, bounces up, and fails to go over; I lose the point. My opponent approaches the net and tries his best to make sure that the ball does not pass him. Only two people are on a court, each willing to give their all to win; tennis is a tough sport. However, sometimes lady luck is on my side, and when the ball hits the tip of the net, it dribbles over. Tennis requires maturity, dedication, and patience. As I play the sport, I improve upon my own characteristics. At the University of Pennsylvania, not only would I try to apprentice under the nationally acclaimed head tennis coach, Nik DeVore, but I would also participate in many other programs that I am very passionate about.
One of my first targets at Penn will be to take a stroll down Locust Walk and scan for any potentially interesting clubs or programs being advertised. I look forward to affiliating myself with many activities that I have ample experience in, such as chemistry clubs, cultural clubs, and school newspaper clubs. Another activity of great interest to me is helping serve the community. Groups of individuals make up a community, and each person must play their role in enhancing their own community. After working hundreds of hours with children, either teaching them tennis or helping with their homework, I felt self-satisfaction in helping others, and continuing this desire at Penn would be nothing less than an honor. Likewise, one of the greatest honors at Penn would be to study under its many accomplished professors.
Dr. Arthur Kuperstein and Dr. Elliot Hersh are acclaimed professors in the fields of dentistry and sciences, respectively. Studying under either of these teachers, even for a day, would be the greatest educational experience one can receive. In sixth grade, after finally deciding to get braces, I met my first orthodontist, Dr. Ellis. When I saw him, I thought that a person like him could not exist. He was humorous, outgoing, and seemed to love his job. He played hockey on his free time (which he had a lot of), was friends with players on the Philadelphia Flyers, and simply enjoyed helping others. At that moment, whether he knew it or not, Dr. Ellis inspired me to be like him. My journey to become like Dr. Ellis began in sixth grade and continues to this day. Acceptance into the seven-year accelerated dental program would greatly expedite my journey and help me accomplish my goal. I would study arduously at the College of Arts and Sciences and finally reach the school of my dreams, The School of Dental Medicine at Penn. This program is one of the best in the country and if accepted, allows me to give back to the community, like Dr. Ellis did with his. Whether I am enjoying Spring Fling on the Quad or researching a possible link between the success of gum-disease treatment and the likelihood of giving premature birth, I know that Penn is the perfect school for me; its not too big, not too small, but just right.</p>