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We are interested in learning more about you and the context in which you have grown up, formed your aspirations, and accomplished your academic successes. Please describe the factors and challenges that have most shaped your personal life and aspirations. How have these factors helped you to grow? (800 word limit) The smell of rosewood fills the air; the battlefield is littered with pawns and queens, knights and kings. Captured soldiers taken prisoners of war are scattered across the edges of the table. In the midst of action are the black knight and bishop, attempting to coordinate a fork by taking the left flank of white's queenside. Half an hour of quiet contemplation goes by and I glance up at my opponent, a crafty strategist and an excellent mentor, with a sly grin as I wait for him to see my ingenious maneuver. My passion for chess began in the 6th …show more content…

My ability to put my knowledge into application - honed from hours countless of studying Gamemasters' matches - can be seen in school as I built an exciting air-pressure projectile launcher for a physics project. My ability to engage in meaningful thought has helped me when I'm put in stressful situations to remain calm. Chess also trains my imagination. During every game, I feel as if I am a commander in a real war using real tactics. It is what makes the game so exciting! Most importantly though, chess has cultivated my curiosity. As I often ask myself “why did he make that move?” or “what is her next plan?” during games, I also ask “why?” about the universe around me. I want to know what this place is and how it works, and whenever I’ve asked these questions and followed the chain to the end, I’m led to physics. My love for physics is due to it’s ability to explain the “why?” of so many questions. And this “why?” could not be any more beautiful: the way theorems, maths, and proofs intertwine is a work of art to

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