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College Admissions Essay: My Interest In Math Class

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As I sit in math class, I stare at the page covered in letters and numbers that may not seem as if they mean anything, but when you think, it all comes together. I analyze the problem, think about how to solve it, and then solve it accordingly. I make numbers and variables dance along the paper until it comes to a solution, or none, or multiple. It may be wrong but it is all just about learning. I can then incorporate this new knowledge and get more answers right in the future.

My interest in math has continued to grow as I advance through my education. From the elementary school Continental Math program to the Math Olympiad I take part in now, I have had a passion for math that has inspired me to continuously excel and push myself

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