Santa Clara University Admission Essays

In today’s society, the use of technology to solve problems while also remaining sustainable and ethical is increasingly important. After I graduate from Santa Clara University in four months, I will be working at EY in assurance services and working on audit engagements for a…

During the summer of 2007, I worked at a swimming pool, coaching the swim team, giving swim lessons, and lifeguarding. Early on, I realized that this summer job would demand more from me, and in turn give back a lot more, than I had initially…

“You’re ugly, and you have no friends.” We were settling in our seats for the annual career day assembly, and Eleni Pappas turned and spat the words out at me. I blushed while she laughed, pulling her hair off her lace-trimmed shirt (which, for the…

We are live in five! Four! Three! Two! One! “Jean, you’re directing tomorrow.” I look at my teacher seriously, nodding. However, I was inwardly jumping with joy at the prospect of leading the whole broadcast. Let me start from the beginning. Back in sixth grade,…

Most big brothers can dish out advice and guide their younger siblings. My big brother is different. I can’t remember the specific time that the transition occurred, but at some point Brandon went from being my big brother to an autistic sibling in a young…

Slowly walking down the stairs, wiping the sleep from my eyes, I head directly towards the kitchen. The cold metal mixing bowl meets my hand as I remove it from the cupboard. Struggling to make it to the counter with my hands full of ingredients,…