College was not a privilege, it was a priority for me. College symbolized a home away from home, higher education and freedom. Before I could even begin to think about college, I knew that I had to prepare myself for external influences, internal forces and bureautic procedures. The external and internal influences I experienced were both positive and negative. The number one reason why I wanted to go to college was because of my parents. Both my mom and dad dropped out of high school to give me and my siblings a better life than the one that they had, so college meant becoming successful and I wanted to one day give them the better life that they so badly longed for. Following my parents, was my sister’s achievement of going to college. I …show more content…
There was plenty of bureaucratic procedures at all applicants had to overcome before being considered as prospective students. It started with the A-G Course requirements; being a student at a College Prep high school, I knew since the first day I step on to campus that that I was going college. My high school gave me all the knowledge I need to know in order to be eligible to attend a four year university. I aced all my classes and made sure that I took more than enough A-G course to better my grade point average. The next step commenced about a year before the UC application officially opened with SAT and ACT testing. Both of these exams were not a walk in the park, they required an immense amount of knowledge and studying. My high school provided us with an SAT prep program, which aided us with practice exams, tutors, one-on-one help and motivation to ensure us a score we would be content with. Then came the long and tedious process to perfect our personal statements.I wrote my personal statement Prompt 1 eight different times. Fortunately, I had a strong support system that aided me in organizing my thoughts and ultimately led to a well written, engaging short essay that accompanied my UC application. The actual application came after. Although it was a somewhat simple, I took my time to make ensure my application was impeccable and represented the best version of myself. The last step was
is significant. First, it is necessary to plan ahead and start preparing for college early. You don’t want to wait until the last minute otherwise it can prove detrimental. Second, a major factor pertaining to admissions is the SAT. It is best to focus on this test and prepare to the best of your ability. You want to make sure you strive for the best results possible with your effort. Third, consider your preferable college, profession, SAT, and school success and focus on maintaining them well. These
despise it. For me, school has always been something I derive great pleasure from. Before I was old enough to go, I would watch my sister prepare and leave every day to this place called school. When she came home, she would tell me all about her day, and I became fascinated with this concept called school. Every morning, I would ask my mother about when I would be able to go as well
scandals are commonplace. It could be innocently hilarious and silly, or it could be tragically saddening and unjust. All these did not matter to me until reality struck me when I participated in a Human Rights United Nations Conference. As a delegate of Israel, extensive and careful research was required in ensuring logical and sound argument. In my research, I was devastated when I discovered that the world is a constantly recurring kaleidoscope of innocent lives suffering and lost due to leaders' mistakes
My goals in life are very important to me. I wanted to graduate from high school with honors and attend a prestigious university I will succeed in by benefiting from it all my four years. My career goals are to major in journalism. I will study abroad during the years I am attending in college. Also I will do internships while continuing to learn and enhance my education. I see myself in the next four years successfully graduating from Xavier University in Louisiana. I will further my education by
As a child I was always told that education was the key to success. Just like Richard Rodriguez’s parents believed education was vital, but never really engaged with him in it, just like me. As Rodriguez quotes in The Achievement of Desire, “I was oddly annoyed when I was unable to get parental help with a homework assignment” (44). In my perspective as a child I believed that parents knew everything. That they were wise and were supposed to be there for me whenever I needed them. Until I reached
You right to vote is a privilege. Since the time voting began it has been a historic civil right to any American person whom is willing to exercise that right. As an American you have civic duties and it is your responsibility and obligation to help shape our societies future and current community policies. Voting is that primary basis of exercising those duties and obligations. When you do not exercise those rights you are giving up a valuable privilege that is not just the right to voice your
is a privilege and an opportunity to be a part of such a significant group of people. For years now it has been my goal to become a member in the National Honors Society for many reasons. Taking leadership and improving my leadership skills is a large part of my life and I believe becoming a member of the National Honors Society would improve and refine my leadership skills. Also, becoming a part of this elite society of students and surrounding myself with these excellent people will enable me to
has always been a priority to my family including myself. All the people that understand the importance of an education, for example, teachers, instructors and parents, will try to attract students to the possibilities and privileges that are reached if we seek an education beyond high school. I successfully completed an Audio Engineering program at Musicians Institute in Hollywood Ca. and decided to further my studies. I chose Walden University because it will give me the tools to be the
My family was not the most privilege and didn’t have opportunities that most families have today. At a young age my family started to work to help and maintain the family. Had no time for school because there were outside doing labor work in the blazing heat of Mexico. I believe this is where I get my hardworking skills. By listening to their struggles they faced as a young kid and how they worked hard to get out the struggle and maintain a family fuels me to want to work hard and never give up no
Every Sunday at six in the morning in my entire life I was always told to believe that the church is one, holy, catholic [universal], and apostolic. One of the traditional beliefs that was passed down to me from the church and my family, is that I must serve and love GOD from Jesus Christ to gain access to heaven. Catholics believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who teaches
Recently, I shocked my peers here at the College of Wooster by telling them that in my hometown we play “Paper Scissors Rock” as opposed to “Rock Paper Scissors,” and we call shopping carts “buggies.” However, nothing surprises them as much as the fact that I had less than 240 students in my public high school. To many of them a school that small seems irrational, and they struggle to understand how I could have possibly received a quality education at such a school. What they fail to comprehend
decision to pursue a career in pharmacy began with the job shadowing of pharmacists and family members involved in the pharmaceutical industry. Having witness their professional commitment, persistence, and willingness to work with the general public made me believe I would be an excellent fit for pharmacy school. As a dedicated student, I continuously abide by the standards of academic excellence, research, and service in order to succeed. I am seeking a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree program to
Christ. Summarise your original understanding of the discipline before the course started Worship to us Christians is a high priority. Worship is not just a song, or how much you give into the offering, or volunteering to serve. They are forms and acts of worship, but they don’t explain to us what true worship actually is. True worship in other words, is defined by the priority we place on who god is in our lives and where God is on our list of holiness. We declare worth, to attribute worth, or in other
international school. I have understood the value of education since a very young age. Neither of my parents had the opportunity to attend college; because of this they struggled in their professional lives. After countless sacrifices they made throughout my elementary and secondary school, I now have the chance to be the first in my family to attend college, though I am in need of financial assistance to realize what has been my parents biggest dream. They say book is the
The last thing I expected to hear sitting on the exam table in my doctor’s office was a question about what I needed to do now that I turned 18 years old. I replied that I needed to apply to college because I was finally an adult. Much to my surprise, that was not the answer he wanted. To him, voting for the first time should be my first priority now that I was an adult. Our conversation had a huge impact on me because I had never considered my new right to vote or even put much thought into politics