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Briefly describe any scholastic honors you have won beginning with ninth grade.

After graduating high school, I was awarded First Place in the University of Pernambuco mathematics contest (Vestibular 1999). I won First Place in the same contest in 1999 (Vestibular 2000). As the winner of the prestigious contest two years in a row, I merited the attention of the State Secretary of Education, Dr. Efrem Maranharo, who personally awarded me the certificate of honor.

Presently, I am enrolled in the Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences (MMSS) honors program in economics/mathematics at Northwestern University. A review of my official high school records will provide more information regarding my achievements and accomplishments.

Please describe which of these activities (extracurricular and personal activities or work experience) has had the most meaning for you, and why.

Work experience has had the most meaning in my life. I originated my first company at the age of sixteen. It began due to my acquaintance with a man who specialized in importing cleaning products. He expressed an interest in the potential he recognized in me. As a test of my potential, he invested responsibility in me for a small number of transactions. After successfully completing the first few, he created a small office for me from where I began my own venture. While profits accrued to my acquaintance, I had complete control over and access to products. I also had the power to create demand for the products by any means I thought effective.

After almost two years, I decided to shutter my small but robust venture. The unexpected and sharp devaluation of the Brazilian Real against the US Dollar hindered imports while enhancing exports. While I was disappointed, this experience showed me the realities of conducting business – especially the significant impact of environmental factors. I learned that theory and reality do not always mesh i...

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