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Dear Dr. LaScala, I am serious about studying engineering in college. How can I start to build a strong college application now, while I still have time to take the right steps. I am a sophomore at public high school in Danville. ~Future Engineer Dear Future Engineer, Building a strong engineering application takes preparation. Strong […]

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