College Admissions Essay: The Event That Changed My Life

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Burdened and heavy from the tiring weight of, well, life. How can some people flit effortlessly around as if they have no cares? Don’t they feel this incessant mass, driving me into the soles of my shoes. What makes them so unique, so joyful? Freshman year won't be anything but painful. Let’s go forward a bit. I’m Alex. Currently I am a high school senior, preparing myself for the immensely bright and utterly unknown future. However, there’s an incessant amount of stress in this year because one wrong commitment and I’ve just altered my entire life course. Sounds splendid doesn’t it? Oh, and don’t forget all the college classes, high school classes, and financial literacy classes that have been included in my routine. Nonetheless, if a person were to stroll through our senior hallway, they’d believe we are like babies, curious and enthused with the prospect of our new beginnings. …show more content…

Allow me to explain. Simply put, we choose joy. Insane, right? We, the class of 2017, choose to be positive and uplifting. Whether we are being dragged down by homework, or pushed into lockers by the enormous FAFSA bully. Together we stand strong and united, and everyone is beckoned to join our positive party. The incredible impact this commitment has brought upon us has been completely mind blowing. In years past, I would trudge through the halls, counting down the minutes until I would be released from the chains of school. Presently, I stroll across the hallways, and I greet bystanders on my way to class. The indescribable change from my freshman year to my current senior year has been powered by positive attitude. While preparing this essay the quote by Doctor Parker, “Your attitude in life determines your altitude” snagged my attention immediately. This quote is incredibly

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