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In addition to any work experience that you listed on your application, please tell us how you spent your most recent summer vacation.

Last summer I worked as an independent contractor with The Southwestern Company doing door-to-door sales of educational materials to families. Because I worked 13 hrs/day, 6 days/week, I had little free time other than the few hours I spent managing my business obligations and reading. On Sundays the sales team met together for six hours to discuss progress and exchange ideas. Occasionally we would indulge in fun at a local beach or water park to recharge our spirits.

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Describe a trait or characteristic that has been passed along to you by your family. Tell us why you like or dislike this aspect of yourself.

I was a profoundly curious child. My father matched this zeal with equal curiosity. He routinely gave me the opportunity to learn something new because, it seemed, he had all the answers. But he never settled for quick responses. What was frustrating about our relationship was that he would not hand me an answer, but instead ask questions that caused me to explore my own understandings. I have adopted his habit of always asking questions and never settling for simple answers.

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New York City is an essential element of academic and cultural life at NYU. If you could engage in an activity or start a club or service organization at NYU, what would it be and how would you envision it impacting the larger community?

Peers single handedly have the greatest influence on our development. In a world of endless information and distractions, the right direction is sometimes not obvious. Establishing a peer mentor program will allow successful students serve as model of leadership, encourage positive habits and provide guidance to their peers. The impact of such a program would be far reaching, as those being mentored would be able to clarify their convictions and in turn, be able to act as peer mentors for others.

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You have been selected to sing in a talent show. What song would you choose? Why?

Ben Folds’ ‘The Ascent of Stan’ is an astonishing instrumental, lyrical and allegorical piece that guides the listener through the reflections of a man who has become the very thing he strove so hard to avoid. Once described as an idealist, hippy, revolutionary, he is now part of the society he ran from. This song has particular meaning because as I grow older I will grow wiser. Many insights will be gleaned that will refine my understanding, but I must never lose hold of my convictions.

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Please tell us what led you to select your anticipated academic program and/or NYU school/college, and what interests you most about your intended discipline.

Leading people to achieve a vision is what moves me. While cultural differences have divided people in the past, there is one unifying element that has brought the world together today: business. There has been no stronger factor for unifying the world. My desire to succeed and contribute to this globalized world has led to my interest in international business.