Quote by Frederick Reines

However, I had a chance encounter with an admissions officer of Stevens Institute of Technology, who so impressed me by his erudition and enthusiasm for the school that I changed course and entered Stevens Institute.

However, I had a chance encounter with an admissions officer

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The quote suggests that the person initially had a different plan or goal in mind, but it was altered due to coming across an admissions officer from Stevens Institute of Technology. This encounter made a significant impact on the person's perception of the school, as they were impressed by the officer's knowledge and passion for the institution. Consequently, this encounter led them to change their decision and choose to enter Stevens Institute instead.

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