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A native Houstonian and graduate from Bellaire High School, Clarise is an undergraduate at Rice University majoring in Chemistry. She scored a perfect 36 on the ACT. Related PostsRecommended textbook solutionsTechnical Writing for Success3rd EditionDarlene Smith-Worthington, Sue Jefferson 468 solutions
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