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I chose crystal because it has something for everyone. I really liked that all the racial and things i identify myself by all were showcased and praised here.

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When I shadowed, I noticed how excited everyone was to be learning and just be with each other which really just instilled the idea of Crystal being such a tight knit community in me. The fact that everyone was just as passionate about learning as I was made me feel like Crystal was the right place for me.

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Crystal not only allows you to pursue different passions, but embraces and and encourages it. Also, I was influenced by upperclassmen who took me in and included me before I was even at the school, making me want to be a part of this amazing community that values mentorship and engagement across seven grade levels.

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it was the only place I got in to

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I chose Crystal because of its warm and positive atmosphere, as well as
all of the amazing clubs and opportunities that students were encouraged to pursue. I saw people who were comfortable being themselves and saw how close the community was.

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the great community and people, how small of a school it is, the opportunities we're provided

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I choose Crystal because I wanted the opportunity to experience not being the top of my class. For me, it was important to gain the tools to thrive in an environment where things didn't come easily to me, because that's not how life is.

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I chose Crystal because of the kindness that I saw in the community and how much I related to the people and classes that I encountered while shadowing. It felt like a really great community and I never wanted to leave

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I chose Crystal because I felt like I was apart of the community even before I actually joined the school. Also the support from the student of color staff made me feel immediately like I could make this my home. Here at Crystal we celebrate diversity, and I've learned overtime here that differences are something to be proud of.

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Everyone was themselves. Other schools are separated by race but Crystal is all mixed in.

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I choose crystal because I wanted to be able to experience not being at the top of my class and

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Kids learning here were having fun while learning. Sister went here and she said how she loved it.

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I chose Crystal because of the open community, and everyone that made you feel already a part of the community, and the opportunities compared to my old school.

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it just felt real

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I chose Crystal because of the supportive community, the reputation Crystal has, the education, and the opportunities that Crystal gives you.

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I chose crystal because of how unique and distinctive it was and how authentic the staff and teachers were. And my choice was influenced mainly by the campus resources and classroms along with how in awe I was with how passinate the teachers were

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Crystal is a community rooted in tradition and enthusiasm. These two factors were influential in my decision to join the Crystal community, as I felt as if it was rooted in these descriptors that I saw my family members within the community immerse themselves in. The passion for Crystal events was amazing and a new experience for me, and the more I witnessed the environment, the more I wanted to be a part of it.

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- It's a school where everyone is enthusiastic + passionate about learning
- People like to step out of their comfort zone + try new things
- Teachers are more enthusiastic about their subjects; makes me want to learn about them
- Very welcoming + diverse environment
- Tight-knit community
- Smaller class sizes --> more personal relationships w/ teachers, students, + staff
- Crystal doesn't try to shelter us from the outside world; brings social issues to the school + talks about them openly
- Students are treated as adults/equals
- Crystal doesn't have a strict dress code; more similar to real world

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I chose Crystal because of the amazing community, how nice the teachers are, and the opportunities that are available to you.

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I chose Crystal because of the sense of community I saw when I shadowed here. I saw how kind people were to one another and I wanted to be a part of that environment.

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I chose Crystal because I had the  pleasure of being hosted with two friends and I could see how being apart of the Crystal community truly bonded people.
Also, it had the best food of any other school that I applied to.

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I saw that the school had something for everyone whether it be diversity or hobbies and everyone's interests are embraced
The community was completely different from my previous school because everyone was so happy and positive
Seeing everyone doing so many things gave me the motivation I needed to apply and come to Crystal
Being in the crystal community even before I applied really helped me see that the community was a right fit for me

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challenge myself in a competitive environment while also going to a smaller school

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I chose Crystal because of the extremely welcoming community, and the amount of opportunities that are given to you by the school.

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it wasn't weird to talk about something academic/deep compared to "normal" high school topics

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no specifics at first, but once I came I realized how teachers and other students push you to be your best

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- the community and how everyone fosters the core values
- we have the opportunity to try new things
- academics are rigorous, but it wasn't too competitive and the community was very helpful and kind, regardless of the academic level
- when I shadowed, the community felt super welcoming
- enjoys learning and being in engaging classes
- you can do a ton of different activities and still focus on school, everyone is open to trying new things and being well-rounded

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- tight-knit community- a small school where you can get to know everyone really well
- the workflow atmosphere is sophisticated and exuberant at the same time- it's easy to work with teachers and students
- always on-campus for his sister's stuff, and always an exciting place to be with interesting things to do
- teachers and peers always supportive and encouraging of students
- being encouraged to try everything- not being confined to one activity
- the community was stronger than he'd seen anywhere else
- diversity
- good food
- lots of student-organized/student-led groups and clubs to choose from
- students are always enthusiastic/take topics from their discussions outside of the classroom

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Crystal was more authentic than other schools, unrehearsed/messy in the best way possible

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I chose Crystal because I feel that at Crystal, I can be myself and express myself freely. I saw opportunities to engage in a variety of activities and meet like-minded people. I also recognized the diverse set of backgrounds and experiences represented at Crystal.