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I spent most of my formative years thinking of openers for my college admissions essays. I had this distaste for those who sought to build Ivy League reputations that was ironic, really, given that I was preoccupied with college in my own right.

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My greatest obstacle, coping mechanism and everything in between -30-

By Emaan Baqai

June 11, 2017 1:27 p.m.