Mathematics Admission Essay

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Achieved Long-term Goal
For as long as I can remember, music has always interested me. I was particularly attracted to the guitar. At the age of six, I resolved to learn how to play the guitar. When I told this to my parents, they tried to discourage me by telling me how difficult it is to play the guitar. Instead of getting discouraged, my determination grew. The first obstacle was finding a guitar without the support of my parents. I quickly devised a plan on how to raise the money to buy a guitar. Our parents had bought us piggy banks to teach us how to save money for goals. I resolved to save every cent I came across in my piggy bank until I could afford a guitar. It took me eight months, literally saving every cent that came my way.
With my savings, I bought a dark blue guitar from a guitar house near my home. However, this marked the beginning of the real challenge. Playing guitar, just like my parents had told me, was by no means easy. First, I needed to know how to read sheet music. Second I needed to know how to associate the notes on paper with those on my guitar. I also needed to know how to read guitar tablature. This was too much work for me considering that I also needed to focus on my school work. I almost gave up, but I didn’t want to validate my parent’s claim that I could not learn how to play the guitar. I got more determined and spent most of my free times practicing. Three years later, I could play any tune.
Reason for Choosing the University of Wisconsin-Madison
As a high school senior, I found it extremely stressful to apply for school.

I knew this was a choice that would determine my life in the future. Most of my friends and the people I knew were applying to the popular universities which increased competition. I wanted to stand out from the crowd and act independently. I devised personal criteria for choosing the university I would apply to. First, the university had to be homey. Second, I considered what the various universities say about themselves.
I started by checking out various university websites to see what they say about themselves. Strangely enough, all the universities seemed to be following a single script. All of them sold to prospective students the claims that they had the best teaching, the most engaged faculty, the most fun set of students and the likes. The University of Wisconsin-Madison caught my attention for being unique. Unlike the others, this university clearly explained what it means to be a student here.
I then proceeded to visit the university to assess the environment and determine if it is homey. My visit to the university marked the end of my hunt for a university. Though the school was large, the buildings are close together making the place appear small and homey, just as I had hoped for. Presently, I have not made up my mind on the majors I want to study at this great institution. Generally, I am science inclined and will most likely be taking majors in mathematics or chemistry. These may, however, change depending on the opportunities that will be available.