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by David McDevitt - November 16, 2002
B. Although it may appear to the contrary, we do know that people have a life beyond what they do to get into college. Tell us about a fun experience you've had outside of your formal classroom and extracurricular activities. You might choose to write about time spent with friends, family, or even by yourself.
Last fall, my mother was able to snag four tickets to Game 7 of the 2001 World Series. The Arizona Diamondbacks, my home team, were taking on the New York Yankees. We had an extra ticket, and since my brother was studying in Europe, I invited my friend, Justin. As we stepped into section 318, I could smell beer on the breath of an already drunken…
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