I am not a genuis

I am not a genius. I did not receive a perfect score on my SAT. Nor do I know the reason cows and elephants are the only animals that can’t jump. However, what I do know is that out of the thousands of students applying to Rutgers, I am unique. I have dedicated 600 hours of the past four years of my life to community service, visiting patients in nursing homes and hospitals whenever I …

…patient, and find that same room empty the very next day. As I prepared to leave after each visit, I made a conscious effort to bring a part of them with me. The laughter, the stories, and the tears will always be a part of me and will comfort me as I enter a new stage in my own life. I am ready for the responsibility and the hard work. I am ready for Rutgers.