50 Successful Ivy League Application Essays

Chapter 7:  Challenges 
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“Unshakable Worth” by Sarah Langberg 
57
“no Longer Invisible” by Angelica 
60
“Power of People” by Suzanne Arrington  
63
“Self Mind” by Timothy nguyen Le 
66
“A Summer of Stem Cells” by Ariela Koehler 
69
“All Worth It” by Anonymous 
72
Chapter 8:  Community Service 
75
“Music from the Heart” by Anonymous 
75
“Precious Planet” by Pen-Yuan Hsing 
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“Cuddle Buddies” by Anastasia Fullerton 
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“Best reader” by Manika 
82
Chapter 9:  Family 
87
“Box of Chocolates” by Alex volodarsky 
87
“Dear Santa” by Anonymous 
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“Lessons from the Immigration Spectrum” by Anonymous  
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Chapter 10:  Heritage and Identity 
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“Heritage” by Anonymous 
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“Abuelo” by Angelica 
100
“Anything goes” by Jean gan 
102
“Strength from Family Struggles” by Anonymous 
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50 Successful Ivy League Application Essays