College Admission Essay

When’s the last time you can remember waiting for something longer than you hoped to? You know what I’m talking about. Like the time where you wanted something with all your heart, but felt insurmountably distant from having your desires satisfied.

During my lifetime, I’ve faced battles of patience more than I’d prefer to. In fact, I’ve endured more moments spent waiting for lengthy periods of time than ones spent receiving satisfaction in rapid succession. Despite my desires, which can be foolish sometimes, I believe God always answers our prayers, but only in His perfect timing.

Three years ago, I applied to nine universities with hopes of being accepted by the perfect college for me. Though the list seemed long, only one letter mattered to me. I dreamt of this letter, being stamped with approval by my dream university, arriving in the mail for months. The other eight letters meant almost nothing to

Each semester, my report card produced similar results: a couple of “A’s,” a couple of “B’s,” and probably a “C.” My grades remained slightly above the median for my graduating class of 118 students. However, the university I dreamt of wanted more than just a “slightly above-average” student.

My initial test scores and GPA upon applying … well … weren’t exactly what this university wanted. I wasn’t necessarily out of range, but I wouldn’t call myself a shoe-in either. In fact, my college guidance counselor, who I consider a friend of mine, warned me my chances of being accepted by my dream school remained marginal at best. Ouch. That sure makes waiting even more difficult doesn’t it?

Against my counselor’s warning, I applied anyway. Feverishly, I worked on my essays and my application to make it appear flawless, since my GPA and test scores reflected otherwise about me. I applied during a period known as early-action, which allows applicants to reapply, if you aren’t offered admission with the smart