College Chronicle

Inaugural Issue
September 2013

Welcome from the College Guidance and Career Counseling Services Department

The Office of College Guidance and Career Counseling Services welcome our incoming 9th graders and returning students to Magen David Yeshivah Celia Esses High School. We are excited for the new year and have a broad range of activities and services for our students to participate in as they consider their options for college. We strongly encourage parents to attend all evening events along with their children. If you have any questions, please call or e-mail one of the college and career office counselors. Our information is listed below.

The Office of College Guidance and Career Counseling Services is located on the Main Atrium Level Phone (718) 331-4002

For general questions and to make appointments, please call Ms. Brachfeld at extension 3903.

Mr. Steven Harris Ms. Maya Lupa Mr. Daniel Zide Mrs. Natalie Greenberg

(sharris@mdyhs.net) (mlupa@mdyhs.net ) (dzide@mdyhs.net) (ngreenberg@mdyhs.net)

ext. 3919 ext. 3913 ext. 3957 ext. 3921

Meet the Team

Mr. Harris
Mr. Harris returns to the MDYHS College Guidance and Career Counseling Services department for his 3rd year. Mr. Harris is a NYS Licensed School Counselor who received his M.S.Ed in School Counseling from Long Island University. He has also earned a Dual MBA in Technology and Healthcare Management. Prior to working at MDYHS, he has worked as a high school guidance counselor and in Higher Education as a Department Chairperson and Instructor in Computer Networking. In these previous roles, he has counseled students relating to academic and personal issues, prepared students for careers in the computer industry, created curriculum, and taught classes in business, career development, computer networking, and math. Mr. Harris recently was chosen by the Jewish Education Project to receive a full scholarship to Brooklyn College, where he is enrolled in Education Leadership classes. Mr. Harris believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to be prepared for life after high school, no matter where your journey takes you.

Ms. Lupa
This August, Maya Lupa joined the MDYHS College Guidance and Career Counseling Department as an Assistant Director. She received M.S.Ed in Higher Education Administration from Baruch College. Ms. Lupa is a creative, forward-thinking, and innovative leader with a demonstrated record of success in college enrollment management. For the last eight years, she has worked in numerous positions within CUNYs Undergraduate Admissions System. Her most recent position was working for the CUNY Central Office where she developed an in depth understanding of the intricacies related to college admissions averages, processing criteria and supplemental requirements. Ms. Lupa also taught Freshman Orientation and Leadership courses at Baruch College. Furthermore, she was instrumental in the implementation of the online direct admit process at the College of Staten Island. Ms. Lupa truly enjoys helping students and strongly believes that college is for everybody... it is just a matter of finding the right fit.

Mr. Zide
Mr. Zide returns to the MDYHS College Guidance and Career Counseling Services as a Career Counselor. He received his M.S.Ed in School Counseling from Long Island University. Prior to working at MDYHS, he worked as a Career Counselor with the Department of Labor. Students are invited to stop by the College Office to make an appointment with Mr. Zide to review resume writing, letter building, preparation for interviews, career and college advice, and both Summer and Senior Year Internship placement. Mr. Zide will be working with all grades on utilizing Naviance to help students with career planning. Mr. Zide also coordinates our Career Breakfast events throughout the year. This event brings professionals to MDYHS to interact with our students and assist them with specific job responsibilities and the college preparation necessary to work in that field. Mr. Zide also volunteers with the Beit Issie Shapiro Young Leadership Board, where he helps raise funds for a center in Israel that supports people with disabilities.

Mrs. Greenberg
Mrs. Greenberg returns to the MDYHS College Guidance and Career Counseling Services for her 4th year as the Counselor for the Careers in the Arts. She received an MA in Art History from Brooklyn College and a BFA in Interior Design from the New York School of Interior Design. Mrs. Greenberg advises MDYHS students who are interested in pursuing careers in the arts, matching their career interests with appropriate colleges. Mrs. Greenberg works closely with students on their portfolios and also oversees the Fashion Institute of Technologys FIT Sunday Live Program, where MDYHS students are sent to FIT to take various art courses. This past year, MDYHS students were accepted to several art schools including Fashion Institute of Technology, Pratt Institute, School of Visual Arts, LIM College and New York Institute of Technology.

Upcoming College and Career Events September and October

Mon. Sep. 16 Sun. Sep. 21 Week of Oct. 1 Wed. Oct. 2 Sun. Oct 6 Tues. Oct. 8 Wed. Oct. 9 Wed. Oct. 16 Wed. Oct. 23 Sun. Oct. 27 Tue. Oct. 29 FIT Sunday Live Application Due ACT 12th Grade CUNY Portal Creation 12th Grade Macaulay Honors Assembly SAT 12th Grade Baruch College Assembly 12th Grade Parent Orientation 7:30pm College Standardized Test Day for Grades 9-12 MDYHS Annual College Fair ACT 12th Grade Brooklyn College Assembly

Standardized Test Dates and Deadlines September and October

MDYHS School Code (CEEB Code): 330757
(Use this code for College Applications, SAT, or ACT registrations)

ACT Test Dates and Deadlines

(Please see page 6 for all the 2013-2014 test dates, deadlines, and fees.) All test takers must register online at www.actstudent.org. Register as a Non-Saturday Test Taker and upload a photo. All test takers must bring the Clergy Letter to the test. September 22, 2013 Test Date September 6 Late Registration Deadline September 20th Photo Upload Deadline
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October 26, 2013 Test Date September 27 Regular Registration Deadline th October 11 Late Registration Deadline th October 18 Photo Upload Deadline
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SAT and SAT Subject Tests Dates and Deadlines

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(Please see page 7 for all the 2013-2014 test dates, deadlines, and fees.) All first-time test takers must register with a paper application, available in the college office. The photo you took during orientation must be attached to the application, along with the Clergy Letter stating you are a Sunday test taker. The application must be postmarked and mailed by the registration deadline date. If you have already taken the SAT, you must register online at www.college board.org. October 6, 2013 SAT Test Date September 6 SAT Regular Registration Deadline September 20th Late Registration Deadline
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November 3, 2013 SAT Test Date October 3rd SAT Regular Registration Deadline October 18th Late Registration Deadline

Senior Alerts
The CUNY Portal is now available for Fall 2014 application submission. The College Office will be working with the seniors in October to create accounts and prepare for submission. Please see pages 8-11 and complete the worksheet prior to the meeting. If a student is applying to Macaulay Honors College, he/she must also complete essay questions, which are on page 12, and get two letters of recommendation. The Common App is also available and students will be using Naviance to apply for colleges. The essay questions have changed and they are located on page 13.

Scholarship Spotlight
The 2014 Prudential Spirit of Community Award The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards were created by the National Association of Secondary School Principals and Prudential Financial in 1995 to honor both middle and high school students for outstanding acts of community service. If you've made a difference in the past year, you could win $1,000 and a trip to Washington DC Visit www.spirit .prudential.com and then click on the "Apply Now" link and follow the onscreen instructions. Then go to the "Certification" page to either e-mail certification instructions to your certifier (Rabbi Zucker) or print them out and deliver them. This must be done by November 5th. Please see Rabbi Tawil if you need the number of hours completed. For more scholarships, please log in to your Naviance account, click on the college tab, and the scholarship links are at the bottom of the page. 4

C U N Y Next Year is Now

by Mr. Steven Harris
It is time for the Senior Class of 2014 to embark on the CUNY Application Journey. Here are the most popular questions asked by the Class of 2013: 1. Question: What do I do next? The number 1 question asked throughout the process is What do I do first? Answer: If you are applying to an Honors, Scholars, or Macaulay program, you will apply in the first week of October. Please bring your Social Security Number to your appointment as you will need it to register. If you are applying to CUNY general admission, please look out for sign-up dates in the next couple of weeks. 2. Question: Why does the College Office send out so many e-mails? Answer: Please consider these as gentle reminders to make sure you meet CUNYs deadlines. 3. Question: What is a W000 number? Answer: This is your CUNY identification number (CUNY calls it a Control Number). 4. Questions: When will I hear back from CUNY? Answer: It could take up to 12 weeks from the date of submission. Macaulay applicants will receive one decision postmarked by March 15th. All Macaulay applicants will be notified of their admission decision as general freshman beginning February 1st. 5. Question: What can I do to get started? Answer: Please see the CUNY Application Worksheet attached and fill it out prior to your appointment with the college office. This will help expedite completing the online application. 6. Question: Why doesnt CUNY take American Express? Answer: Good question..

Freshman Applicants
DO NOT MAIL THIS WORKSHEET! APPLICATION POSTMARK DEADLINES

Admission Application Worksheet

You must complete and submit an Undergraduate Admission Application online at www.cuny.edu/apply to apply to CUNY. This worksheet is for the use of students who are currently attending high school or who have completed high school but have never attended any college, university, and/or proprietary school within or outside the United States since graduating from high school or secondary school. If you have previously attended any college, university, and/or proprietary school, please visit www.cuny.edu/prepare for the transfer applicant worksheet.

Admission Application

You are considered a freshman applicant if you have NEVER attended a college, university and/or proprietary school since graduating high school. As a freshman applicant, apply to one of two programs below. The Admission Application, 1. General Freshman: apply online to as many as six CUNY colleges with one application and one non-refundable application-processing fee. including the application 2. Macaulay Honors College: apply online to as many as six of the participating colleges. For the list of colleges and more information, processing fee and all supporting visit http://www.macaulay.cuny.edu. documents must be postmarked Selective Programs: please note that programs such as the BA-MD at Brooklyn College, the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical by the date indicated. Applications Education, the Architecture program and the Engineering program at The City College require a supplemental application. and documents received after For details and specific deadlines please visit www.cuny.edu/deadlines. this date may be considered on a space-available basis.

The Admission Review Process

General Freshman Admission Fall: February 1 Spring: September 15

At CUNY, we want to ensure each students academic success. The admission review process provides us with an opportunity to review your entire academic record, which includes: academic units, grades/grade trends and standardized test scores (NY State Regents, SAT and/or ACT) as well as essays and letters of recommendation. Please review the Freshman Admission Profile to get an idea of the mean grade point average (GPA) and SAT scores for last years admitted freshman class. Visit: www.cuny.edu/prepare.

Macaulay Honors College Admission Fall only: December 14 This worksheet has been designed to provide a preview of the questions that you will be asked to complete the Admission 6:00 PM (EST) Application online. Please review and complete this entire worksheet before you begin the Admission Application. Be sure to For more information on application fill in all blanks and take notes to help you accurately complete your Admission Application online. Dont Mail this worksheet. deadlines and admission decision Remember to use consistent identification information throughout the entire admission process, including your name, notification dates please visit mailing address, email address and CUNY Portal account username and password. www.cuny.edu/deadlines All admission updates will be sent exclusively through the email address you provide below. You must provide your Social Security number on your CUNY Portal account and Admission Application if you intend to apply for nancial aid.

How to Apply

APPLY EARLY!
CUNY operates on a rolling admission basis; however colleges and programs may close before the application postmark deadlines above.

Step 1: Register for Your CUNY Portal Account

To apply to CUNY, you must first set up your CUNY Portal Account. 1. Go to www.cuny.edu/apply 2. Select Undergraduate Applicant, then select Fill Out an Admission Application 3. Click the blue button, Register for Portal Account 4. Select Applicant on the New User Registration page and provide the following information: Last Name First Name Username Address
Home Street

Password (at least 6 characters long) City

Home City

NEED HELP? DONT DELAY

State
Home State

Zip Code
Home Zip

Email Address
IMPORTANT: This email address will be used for communications

AskCUNY
Visit www.cuny.edu/askcuny Contact our Help Desk for Students aonline@mail.cuny.edu Macaulay Help Desk macaulayhelpdesk@mhc.cuny.edu

throughout the entire admission review process. 5. Click the Save button. 6. Portal Login: After you have completed the registration process, you must access the Admission Application by logging into the CUNY Portal with your newly created username and password.

Step 2: Complete the Welcome Screen

The first time you log into the CUNY Portal a welcome screen will appear. You must provide your Social Security number if you intend to apply for financial aid. Enter your date of birth and other name(s) you are known by. Click Submit to begin the application. Social Security Number
The SSN is needed if you intend to apply to financial aid.

Date of Birth
MM DD YEAR

Other name you are known by: First Name Middle Initial Last Name www.cuny.edu/undergraduate

CUNY

Step 3: Complete each section of the Admission Application

To choose your undergraduate program, select I am applying as a Freshman. Select one of two application options: General Freshman Admission or Macaulay Honors College.

Section 1: Biographical Information

Use consistent information throughout the admission process. You will be required to submit personal and general information such as: ([SHFWHG HQWUDQFH WHUP *HQGHU 0DOH Fall Semester - August/September 'DWH RI %LUWK
MM DD YEAR

Spring Semester - January

3ULPDU\ 3KRQH QXPEHU

Female

+DYH \RX WDNHQ RU GR \RX SODQ WR WDNH WKH 6$7 RU $&7" Yes No Note: Required for admission to a CUNY four-year college. If you have been out of high school for over two years, SAT/ACT scores are recommended, and required for Hunter College. Apt # Home mailing address(es) Street City Length of time at above address: Years Months State
(Required for USA)

Zip Code
(Required for USA)

Section 2: Student Information

1. Name and Address of high school or GED Test Center If you are attending/have attended a high school/secondary school located in NY State, use the NY State high school search tool to find your schools official name and address. If your school does not appear in the search or you attended high school/secondary school outside of NY State, please enter the full school name and contact information. Official Name of High School/GED Center
IMPORTANT: do not use abbreviations

Street Address State

(Required for USA)

City Zip Code

(Required for USA)

2. NYC DOE students only: enter your student OSIS number ONLY if you are currently attending a NYC DOE high school. 3. Date of actual high school graduation or receipt of GED Diploma
MM YEAR

4. College level courses taken while attending high school/secondary school, if applicable: College Name Number of college credits completed while in High School Dates of Attendance
MM YEAR

to
MM YEAR

5. Financial Aid information: Have you ever received nancial aid at a postsecondary institution? Yes 6. Veteran Status: Refer to the Veterans Worksheet available at www.cuny.edu/prepare Have you ever served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces? Are you a dependent of someone who served in a branch of the United States Armed Forces? 7. Citizenship Status: Are you a U.S. Citizen? If no, please indicate country of citizenship Yes No and country of birth Yes Yes

No No No

8. Immigration Status: If you are a U.S. permanent resident, include your alien registration information: Alien Registration (I551) Card Number If you are not a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident, indicate the Visa Type that you possess or intend to obtain: Date Visa Obtained
MM YEAR

Date I551 Card Obtained

MM

YEAR

Expiration Date of Visa

MM YEAR

Other, Explain

Section 3: College Choice

You may select up to six college choices. Please list college choices in order of preference.

General Freshman Applicants

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 3.

Macaulay Honors College Applicants

4. 5. 6.

General Freshman Applicants

Section 4: SEEK/CD Information
To download the SEEK/CD Worksheet visit cuny.edu/admissions/undergraduate/ downloads.html. For more information visit www.cuny.edu/seekcd

Macaulay Honors College Applicants

Sections 4 and 5: Additional Information (optional)
Provide information about your family and background.

Sections 5 and 6: Background Information (optional)

Provide information about your family and background.

Section 6: Educational History

Enter the credential (type of diploma) you will receive upon graduation (i.e., general diploma, regents diploma, etc.) and any additional high schools/secondary schools that you have attended. CUNY does not accept the IEP diploma. Students with an IEP diploma must earn a GED before they apply to CUNY.

Section 7: Educational History

Enter the credential (type of diploma) you will receive/received upon graduation (i.e., general diploma, regents diploma, etc.) and any additional high schools/secondary schools that you have attended. CUNY does not accept the IEP diploma. Students with an IEP diploma must earn a GED before they apply to CUNY.

Section 7: Recommendations
Two letters of recommendation are required for all Macaulay applicants. Have your recommenders name and email address ready.

Step 4: Submit the Admission Application

Review and Submit the Application
Before you submit your application, be sure to review each section for accuracy. This is the last section that will enable you to reset your application by using the Start Over feature.

Section 8: Essay
Two essay responses are required. We recommend that you prepare your essays in a word program, then copy and paste into the Admission Application. Visit www.cuny.edu/prepare for application essay questions.

Section 9: Background Information

List your current senior year courses, college- level and/or honors coursework, extracurricular activities, employment history, and special talents, interests, and/or awards.

Step 5: Pay Your Application-Processing Fee

All freshman applicants must pay a non-refundable $65.00 applicationprocessing fee. The easiest and fastest way to pay the fee is online by credit card using a Visa or MasterCard. You may also mail your fee with a check or money order payable to CUNY/UAPC. Please write your name and Application Control Number on your check or money order and send with your Application Fee Return Receipt included in your Application Summary Package. Please allow at least four to six weeks for processing when sending payment by mail.

CUNY FEE WAIVER FOR CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

We do not accept any other type of fee waiver including waivers distributed by the College Board or any other organization. A very limited quantity of CUNY fee waivers are provided to high school counselors/college advisors to be distributed to current students with the most financial need. To request a CUNY fee waiver, please see your counselor/college advisor at your high school as soon as possible. Once the supply of CUNY fee waivers is exhausted, no additional waivers will be provided to the high school.

Step 6: Print Your Application Summary Package

After you submit the Admission Application be sure to download and print your Application Summary Package, which includes your Application Control Number, a summary of your Admission Application, and important forms that must be used when sending paper transcripts, payment and/or other supporting documents by mail. Record your Application Control Number here:

After You Apply

Step 7: Send Your Required Supporting Documents to CUNY/UAPC
Do not have any documents listed below sent to the individual college(s) as it will cause a delay in the review of your application.

NYC Department of Education (DOE) High School Transcript

If you are currently attending a NYC DOE high school, do not* send a paper transcript. Instead, you must enter your nine-digit OSIS number in Section 2 of the Admission Application. This will enable us to retrieve your transcript after your application has been submitted and the non-refundable application-processing fee has been received. * Students currently attending one of the following NYC DOE schools and all high schools that offer a GED program must send paper copies of transcripts in addition to providing their OSIS number in
Section 2 of the Admission Application (Please see All other high school transcript(s) section below.): Achievement First High School, Believe Northside Charter High School, Bronx Preparatory Charter School, City-As-School, Democracy Preparatory Charter School (Manhattan), High School, Green Dot New York Charter School, Harlem Village Academy High School, Hyde Leadership Charter School, Institute for Collaborative Education, International Leadership Academy Charter School, KIPP NYC College Prep, New Dawn Charter High School, New Heights Academy Charter School (Manhattan), Promise Academy I High School, Renaissance Charter School (Queens), Satellite Academy, The Facing History High School, The Global Learning Collaborative (Manhattan), The UFT Charter School (Brooklyn), Uncommon Charter School (Brooklyn), Urban Academy Laboratory School, Wildcat Academy Charter School, Williamsburg Charter School and all high schools that offer a GED program.

If you completed a portion of your education outside the NYC DOE but within the U.S., please make certain that your NYC DOE transcript indicates coursework and grades completed at all previously attended high schools. If coursework and grades are not included on your NYC DOE transcript, a paper copy of your original transcript from each previously attended high school is required. If your record includes education completed outside the U.S., a copy of your foreign transcript in its original language is required. If your transcript is in a language other than English, an English translation is also required. Transcripts should be attached to the High School Transcript Request form included in your Application Summary Package and sent to CUNY/UAPC.

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Step 7: Send Your Required Supporting Documents to CUNY/UAPC (continued)

All Other U.S. High School Transcripts
If you are currently attending or have graduated from a U.S. high school or a United States-administered American, International or Department of Defense school, an official paper transcript must be sent directly to CUNY/UAPC from the high school in a sealed, school-issued envelope. If you have graduated from a Missionary or other American private school, you may be required to take the GED. See GED section below. If you attend(ed) more than one U.S. high school, please make certain that your transcript indicates coursework and grades completed at all previously attended high schools. If coursework and grades are not included on your transcript, a copy of your original transcript from each previously attended high school is also required. If you will/have graduated from a high school/secondary school outside the U.S. not listed above, you are required to submit your complete academic record (all years), as well as any national or government certificates earned. If your record includes education completed outside the U.S., a copy of your transcript in its original language is required including a translation if your transcript is in a language other than English. Visit www.cuny.edu/seous for English Translation Guidelines. Transcripts should be attached to the High School Transcript Request form included in your Application Summary Package and sent to CUNY/UAPC.

Home-School Transcripts
If you are a New York State resident who receives home-schooling, a transcript outlining all completed coursework with grades earned is required. You must also submit a letter from the superintendent of your school district or comparable chief school administrator certifying that you have completed the substantial equivalent of a New York State fouryear high school program through home-schooling. If you cannot obtain the letter from the high school district or comparable chief school administrator, you must obtain a GED. See GED Section below. If you are an out-of-state resident who receives home-schooling, a state-issued diploma is required. If you have not obtained a state-issued diploma, you must obtain your GED. See GED section below. Transcripts should be attached to the High School Transcript Request form included in your Application Summary Package and sent to CUNY/UAPC.

SAT/ACT Score Report

SAT/ACT scores are required if you are applying to a four-year college. To request SAT/ACT scores, use the CUNY institutional code (2950). You do not need to use both the CUNY institutional code and a specific CUNY college code. We will also accept SAT/ACT scores sent by your high school counselor/college advisor. Test scores should be attached to the Document Return Receipt form included in your Application Summary Package and sent to CUNY/UAPC.

GED Diploma and GED Test Scores

If you have received a General Educational Development (GED) diploma from New York State, a copy of your GED diploma and GED test scores are required. You may obtain a copy from the New York State Education Department High School Equivalency Testing Program, PO Box 7348, Albany, New York, 12224-0348. If you have received a GED diploma outside of New York State, contact the appropriate State Education Department. Please note, CUNY does not accept other countries version of the GED. If you reside outside the U.S. and need to take the GED test, please visit www.prometric.com/ged and select International GED Bulletin for information. Documents should be attached to the Document Return Receipt form included in your Application Summary Package and sent to CUNY/UAPC.

Letters of Recommendation and Essays/Personal Statements

Macaulay Honors College applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation and two essay responses via the Admission Application. General Freshman - To allow for a more comprehensive review, we encourage all applicants to submit a personal statement in support of the Admission Application. If you would like to submit a personal statement and/or letters of recommendation, you may do so by mailing the documents to CUNY/UAPC. Please note that some colleges require an essay/personal statement; refer to the individual college websites for more information. Documents should be attached to the Document Return Receipt form included in your Application Summary Package and sent to CUNY/UAPC.

Reminder for applicants educated outside the U.S.

Applicants educated outside the U.S. must submit the following items:

t
Secondary school transcript/statement of marks t
English translations of foreign records t
TOEFL or IELTS scores
Please see Applicants Educated Outside the U.S. at www.cuny.edu/afteryouapply for more information.

WHERE TO SEND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Regular Mail General Freshman Admission CUNY/UAPC P.O. Box 350136 Brooklyn, NY 11235-0001

Macaulay Honors College Admission CUNY/UAPC P.O. Box 359021 Brooklyn, NY 11235-0001

Overnight/Express Shipping (DHL, Fedex, etc.) CUNY/UAPC 2001 Oriental Boulevard, T-1 Brooklyn, NY 11235

Step 8: Check Your Application Status

You are responsible for checking the status of your CUNY Admission Application. For instructions, please visit www.cuny.edu/status. Please allow at least eight to ten weeks after your items arrive at CUNY/UAPC for processing and for updates to be reflected on your Application Status. Items sent to CUNY/UAPC will not be returned.

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Macaulay Honors College Essay Questions

2013 Macaulay Honors College

essay questions
Complete two out of three, max. 500 words each.

Question 1 Discuss some issue of local, national, or international concern and its importance to you. What are the challenges it raises, problems to be addressed, and hopeful outcomes? Question 2 Tell us about personal, social or family challenges you have faced. How have you dealt with them and how have they shaped your thinking? Question 3 It's 4 p.m. on Tuesday. What will you do next? Write about your extracurricular pursuits. Why and how do you choose the activities you are involved in? How do your activities reflect your values and affect your school, community or the world?

macaulay.cuny.edu/prospective-students/essays/

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