College Admissions Essay: A Career As An Actor

Ever since i was little i had dreams, and aspirations. First I wanted to be a racecar driver, then a professional gamer, and eventually even a doctor. As I grew up those thoughts faded away, replaced by one ultimate goal. I needed to be an actor. It is more than a want though. My first director I had said something that resonated well with me. “If you want to do it, walk away. If you need to do it, give it your all.” Acting is a highly sought after profession. The ones who are at the top seem to have it all, the glamour, the fame, multiple sports cars, the most world renowned actors at their arm. The hard truth is that roughly ninety eight percent of actors don’t make a living off of acting alone. That thought has never troubled me although, …show more content…
When I start something I need to finish it, and this is nothing different. I have heard time and time again, “Do not go through with this, it will not work, you will not make it.” Although being told this, I only feel more determination. However that is not the only reason I want to do it. It goes beyond my passion for acting and being on stage. I want to leave this world knowing I made a difference. I want to use my fame for good, whether it be through donation, or promoting some sort of charity. I think that many famous actors or just people in general have the power to make quite a significant impact on certain matters, except some just choose to not do it. Being a famous actor is nothing that will be easy. I personally do not expect a walk in the park kind of life. Although I am okay with that, I want challenge, I think it promotes character and will only better me. I know it will be hard, and chances are I will be working some close to minimum wage job while I juggle possible auditions and jump from talent scouter to the next until I find one that sees something. It is an experience i welcome and can not wait to embark on. Like I said, someone has to be the two percent, and I refuse to stop until I make