Which prompt does this essay fit?
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- Some students have a background, identity, interest, or
talent that is so meaningful they believe their application
would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then
please share your story.
- The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be
fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you
faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you,
and what did you learn from the experience?
- Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a
belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the
outcome?
- Reflect on something that someone has done for you that
has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How
has this gratitude affected or motivated you?
- Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that
sparked a period of personal growth and a new
understanding of yourself or others.
- Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that
it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate
you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn
more?
- Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one
you've already written, one that responds to a different
prompt, or one of your own design.
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I was once defined by code. Early achievements in computer science, such as outperforming peers in understanding concepts or receiving endorsements for competitions, fuelled a projected future—a career full of logic, solving some difficult problems, and automating the rest. During the last years of middle school, I got an informal “hardcore coder" label, which at the time felt like a badge of honour, a way to stand out, mainly in classes such as Mathematics and Physics, where Computer Science was not the main focus but played a significant role in the scientific field. I still remember the sense of achievement when I built my first physics calculator using Pascal and presented it to the teacher.

However, some negative social interactions and a sceptical narrative within the education system, like a physics teacher's strict statement that high school students should have minimal free time, exposed cracks in my facade and challenged the idea that passions are deemed unworthy. The set standards and predetermined measures of success, consisting of a computer science career, did not account for the nuances of my personal journey. One significant shift was towards music—after completing my studies at a music school, I decided to persist in music practice, eventually progressing to private lessons. Following a year in a physics-math specialisation class, music swiftly evolved into a 'sacred' sanctuary, distinct from the initial expectations. I suddenly believed that immersing myself in music would provide outside formal education, allowing me to explore a new realm of self. This journey evolved into attending multiple concerts and lectures to enhance my skills through both listening and performing. Hilariously, deducting the common downward melody present in many classical pieces was addressed by a lecturer as "Descent into hell." Specifically, I have also come to the conclusion, never present before, that certain composers are very fundamental, so should not be analysed to avoid the limitations of language.

Such realisation became the motivation to embark on a journey in between my passion for music and my academic pursuits. I hope that achieving balance will have allowed me to be proficient in both areas; yet, I acknowledge that forcing a fusion is not feasible. Despite conflicting opinions from peers and parents, I now view music as more than just a hobby or escape but as a core of my identity, shaping my perspective despite efforts to devalue a career in music. I am enthusiastic about continuing on this path.
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