Excerpts from teacher recommendations: “Catherine is an outstanding young woman who uses her outgoing nature to make others feel seen, welcome and included. I had the pleasure of teaching Catherine in English class, Advanced Topics in Composition, at Saint Mary’s Hall, and she has been such a joy in my life and other people’s lives ever since. Catherine is unique because she can be given tasks and people know they can depend on her to complete those tasks to the best of her ability.” “Catherine was in my Algebra 2 class as a sophomore at Saint Mary’s Hall and will be in my AP AB Calculus class as a senior. Catherine is an incredibly hard worker and a joy to have in class. My ideal classroom would be full of students just like Catherine.” I fall into the gray area where my parents cannot simply write a check for my college expenses nor will I qualify for need-based financial aid. My parents are older, and my father recently retired after being a teacher for over thirty years. It's a tough spot to be in when I work so hard. My participation as a leader or a team member ranged from student affairs to varsity athletics to performing arts. I earned Dean's List recognition, and I'm a member of the Scholars of Finance as well as Women in Business and Women in Finance. I have a part-time job during the school year to help pay for my living expenses. I'm working toward my goal of becoming an accountant by pursuing both my bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting in a 4+1 program.