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-         \newcommand{\promptA}{It was during a COVID-19 YouTube binge where I was first introduced to the art of modern 
+         It was during a COVID-19 YouTube binge where I was first introduced to the art of modern 
             computer. After stumbling into a rabbit hole of videos explaining the inner-workings of a machine,
              I immediately fell in love with Computer Science.
             Over the years, I have also developed a specialized interest in signal processing and its applications.
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             a custom potential fields algorithm for real-time obstacle avoidance, I made a software system that allowed 
             for efficient cleaning of a dynamic space. Together, my experience in robotics software, signal processing, and 
             machine learning have prrepared me to hit the ground running at RSI, and I am excited to further explore these research questions
-            with the help of expert mentors and resources.}
+            with the help of expert mentors and resources.
 
 
 
 
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     \section{2. What are your long term goals?}
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-         \newcommand{\promptB}{Every word amazed me. ChatGPT did not feel like yet another website so much 
+         Every word amazed me. ChatGPT did not feel like yet another website so much 
          as a magical portal to infinite knowledge. I still remember the thrill when my computer science teacher 
          unveiled the mystical tool that could ace our rock-paper-scissors coding exam in under a minute. Little did I
          realize that in less than three years, AI would touch everything I do —
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         ACE tutoring club, I have always sought to share my knowledge and enthusiasm for STEM with others. I hope RSI presents me 
         with an opportunity to further this goal by providing me world-class mentorship and resources, which I can then 
         use to benefit others in the same way RSI will benefit me.
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+    \section{3. What activities and/or hobbies demonstrate your leadership, creativity and uniqueness?}
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+            Music was my first language. Even before I could speak, music became the place where I learned to create.
+            Throughout elementary school, I learned Piano and Classical Indian Carnatic vocals, but even after I picked 
+            up flute for my middle school band, but I never felt I was truly expressing myself. 
+            It was finally in 8th grade, when I decided to drop my perpetual 
+            practicing and pursue a form of music that reflected me: Indian film music covers. Unlike Western music, which 
+            centers on albums, popular music in the Indian subcontinent is woven into cinema, with most movies 
+            featuring five to six full-length songs. I wanted to not just replicate these songs, but to enhance them,
+            leaving my own fingerprint on familiar melodies.\\\\
+            Here, my creativity finally blossomed in the form of tasteful covers that completely
+            reimagined familiar melodies. After learning about the world of Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), I realized that 
+            most musical instruments can be reproduced with a digital keyboard language known as MIDI. This completely changed 
+            my life — propelling me into a universe that lies at the intersection of my two greatest passions: music and 
+            technology. I spent countless hours tinkering with plugins and virtual soundtracks to digitally capture 
+            the subtle beauty of each sound. I even bought a \$50 Black Friday bass guitar and began 
+            merging analog and digital sounds. My music started to feel like me. \\\\
+            Joining my first band, High Octavez, was transformative. 
+            As a group of hobbyist musicians dedicated to faithfully recreating iconic film music, 
+            High Octavez taught me what it mean to collaborate a a high level.
+            Together, we recreated iconic film music with precision, and all proceeds went to charity. 
+            As the keyboard player, I didn’t just perform; I sculpted the sounds, blending technical skill with 
+            creative vision. Performing in two concerts, which collectively raised over \$300,000 for charity,
+             showed me how creativity can make tangible impact. Not only was I expressing myself, I was 
+             helping my community. Now, as I prepare for my third concert, I am continuing to fuse music and 
+             technology. I built a real-time music server that optimizes bitrate to rival commercial platforms, 
+             combining my passions in a way that transforms both performance and experience.
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+    \section{4. Describe your participation in extracurricular or community outreach activities? }
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