I am fond of Math and Computers. My fondness for Math can be traced back to when I was in the sixth grade, when my teacher recommended that I attend Math Corp. At Math Corp I had a lot of fun and also learned a lot. Math Corp helped me gain an understanding of the concepts with which I had experienced trouble. Additionally, Math Corp prepared me for what I was going to learn in the seventh and eight grades. The teaching assistants prepared me so much that when my teacher made a calculation mistake, I corrected her. By participating in this program, I learned to think logically. I learned to play chess and became proficient in answering the "problems of the week �. .
I plan to be the first in my family to complete an undergraduate degree. My mother always tells me "Anthony, you have to make it. I want you to finish what your fathers side of the family never completed. You must finish college. � She has made this statement to me many times. None of men in my father's family have completed a four year degree, and this is not the path that I have chosen for myself. It is my intent to blaze a trail