RITVIK SHARMA
Rutgers University Honors College
An aspiring venture capitalist, Ritvik is devoted to discovering the ins-and-outs of financial markets and investment strategy. Ritvik applied to several business programs across the country, but decided to stay in the financial sector and attend the Honors College at Rutgers University. Ritvik is excellent in incorporating figurative/active voice and innovation within writing.
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PERSONAL STATEMENT
Ritvik's Common Application Essay
I wanted to forget this moment, but endless forced lessons instead branded this feeling of discontent in my emotions, further proving the instrument’s inherent futility. Bemused, I became intent on finding purpose in this instrument, this glorified piece of wood. Persistent, I found myself shaping new opportunities into learning experiences, truly exploring the world around me through the lens of a pianist.
The time signature: a simple fraction that opened up a world of mathematics. A simple fraction that not only laid out the foundation of a musical piece, but allowed me to solve mathematical problems, in an unconventional yet convenient way. Early on in elementary school, where students learned fractions as a part of a whole, I began to see fractions as beats per measure. A newfound fondness for mathematics, I realized, was fueled by a hunger for exploration.
The Fibonacci sequence. The complexity in the name itself begged me to grasp a comprehensive understanding of the topic. When learning about various complex sequences in Algebra 2, I drew an immediate parallel; the Fibonacci sequence was simply a C scale on the piano encompassing thirteen keys, eight white and five black, in groups of twos and threes, each number a sum of the two numbers preceding it. Surprisingly, aspects of music theory prompted me to approach every question as an articulate musical note, critically analyzing all of its distinct features. I quickly realized that the ignorance in my perception could be overcome by immersing myself into new learning experiences.
Dynamics; which without, music seemed empty. At a much younger age, I had to understand the true “purpose” of music: to modulate our emotions. Consequently, I strived to make every piece I played my own. I was telling a story, whether that be an emotional fairy tale, or a suspenseful drama. I yearned to explore composition, analyzing Mozart’s fast-paced sonatinas and Tchaikovsky’s symphonious operas. Music gave me a creative license that I could not find elsewhere, motivating me to learn music history, yet making me humorously susceptible to many friends ridiculing my unconventional interests ... For the entire essay, please email us. A copy of the entire essay will be provided upon purchase.