College Admissions Essay: I Am Proud Of Myself

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I am used to receiving compliments and praises when I was a kid. My parents, teachers, and friends always motivate me and it makes me boost my confidence to myself. I felt comfortable being a good girl who always has an achievement. As a matter of fact, I never really felt to be criticized and downgraded by another person until one day. That is the time when I was questioned about my talents and capabilities, I lost my confidence in myself, and then I realized that I am capable of achieving something and I’m proud of myself.

When I was in 4th grade, I transferred to another school. Although I should be used to moving and transferring, I still hate the feeling when I had to adjust to a new environment and make new friends. I was very shy at that moment and terrified of talking to people or I should say I literally avoided talking to them. By the time I was in 5th grade, I became comfortable with my new school. In fact, I enjoyed my new school more that my former school. Anyway, we had a play one day and I performed the best way that I could. I didn’t know that my teachers were watching us,
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Indeed, when I was watching, almost all of the contender were great. Due to what she said, I constantly thought about it while I patiently waited for my turn. I admitted that what she said affected me and my confidence abruptly dropped at the point that I almost gave up because of the nervousness. Finally, it was my turn to show what I can do; I really tried my best delivering without forgetting my lines. Then when it was her turn, she waved at me and smiled sarcastically. So being a nice girl, I just smiled back regarding what she has said to me. I admit that she was really good at delivering her piece, and at the moment in the back of my head, I thought that she was right. I lost my confidence while I was watching her, and thought that I would actually lose the

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