The WDHS scholarship committee should select me as their nominee for these scholarships because as a driven student, I devote myself to successfully take advantage of the opportunities these scholarships will offer me. I am a well rounded student who goes above and beyond on everything I undertake, whether it be academics, athletics, extracurriculars, leadership, or service. While I am a high-achieving student, I prefer to be sought as a scholar-one for whom knowledge is about more than test scores and grades, and for whom learning is an appetite rather than a means to an end. To me, education is the key to success; therefore, my passion for education is connected with my desire to help others.…
I even earned the privilege of enrolling in Honors and AP courses because of my hard work. My current goals includes finishing my senior year with A’s only, becoming more of an advocate for myself, and graduating high school with an acceptance to a great…
Only Time Will Tell Have you ever wondered where you’d be in life if it wasn’t for that special someone? Well, if it wasn’t for my younger brother Alex, I would more than likely be in a very dark place in my life. When my brother was only two years of age a school bus ran him over. The impact of the school bus running over a portion of his body almost killed him right in front of me. I was only six at the time, and I can’t help but think, if he didn’t make it through that accident on that horrible day, how my life would been completely different now, and not in a good way.…
Pink and teal two toned walls with ballet bars on three walls and huge hanging mirrors covering the other wall. There are fans isolating in diagonal corners. This room is the birthplace of freedom in my mind. I am able to free my mind and relieve all the stress I have from school with essays, projects, and the pile of homework. Over the last 8 years, I have learned to appreciate this room the most.…
Famous Social Activist Desmond Tutu, once said, “Do your little bit of good where you are; it is those little bits of good put all together that overwhelm the world.” In my experience, I have certainly found this to be true. Life is a blessing to me I am so lucky and privileged to be able to have an education, loving friends and family, and a place to call my home. Lately, through the stress of my junior year of high school, I have been forgetting to connect to my true self. Staying up late for assignments and keeping up with extracurriculars has made it difficult to remember some of the most important things in life.…
Prove It Getting into the college that you want can sometimes be difficult and a long drawn out process. It’s important that I know what is required and what it is that I want and know what it is that I am getting myself into and all the great opportunities that will be available in the colleges that you consider. Such As the tuition, financial aid, what GPA I would need in order to attend the schools that I want, knowing what classes that I have to take, activities, and leadership opportunities. The two schools that I am considering attending is the University of South Carolina and Spartanburg Community College. Tuition is a hard thing to pay for if you are an average person like me.…
I have always had a passion and interest in listening to people’s problem and finding ways and strategies to help solve them. In my everyday life I see people go through difficulties that make life impossible to them to live. I asked myself, “What can be more rewarding than helping a person make a better life for themselves?” Knowing this completes me and I know I have helped make a difference in someone's life?…
This world is so diverse as all people have their own story, that is composed of their own life. I personally think it is so amazing that we are all able to connect in different ways, no matter what our story is. As I am just heading into adulthood, with so much life ahead of me, yet I have experienced so much that has made me who I am. At seventeen, approaching eighteen many young individuals have backgrounds and identities that make us who we are. For me, one thing in particular has truly made me who I am.…
Dropping into the abyss that is searching for an ideal college, I was mentally overwhelmed. I hit rock bottom with an avalanche of pressure and stress almost burying me alive. Growing up in an Asian family has its flaws. At a younger age, I struggled to fit into society. High expectations for academics with acceptance into colleges in my parents’ eyes was the only pathway to success.…
• Must write a brief essay (2-3 paragraphs) stating why receiving this Grant is important to your overall educational goal and your commitment about how you will use this grant (must be typed) Having the opportunity to be in college fulfilling my dreams is something that in the past felt unreachable. Generations after generations throughout both sides of my family were never able to pursue a higher education. At a young age, I decided I would change that. I began preparing myself, studying hard and always staying motivated.…
Throughout our short lives, we are tested with various challenges. Some of us prevail over them and move on, while others must endure them day after day. It is unfortunate that not all of us are blessed with perfect lives filled with grandeur, but if everyone lived a life without obstacles, we would forget what it meant to be human. We would forget how to use our skills to their fullest potential. Because it’s not the challenges in life that make us who we are, rather what we do to overcome them.…
College Admissions: Personal Statement Throughout our many years of schooling, we are taught the importance of attending post-secondary school. As a result, many students aspire to move onto college after they graduate from high school. Students work through high school to achieve all the requirements that are needed for college and even sometimes, more. This is because depending on the post-secondary school a student chooses, sometimes the ability to be accepted is fairly difficult.…
Ever since I was a little kid, I have always been a highly motivated individual. Striving for perfection has never been a foreign concept to me. Unfortunately, being a perfectionist has created some issues within my academic career. With time being a restraint on multiple tests, I have left a plentiful amount of answers blank trying to make sure every detail is correct. Despite this, I have still maintained high A’s in every one of my classes.…
Success is one of the most prominent paths that we choose to pursue. But what does it mean to be successful? Success is defined as an accomplishment of a goal, even if it takes years of attaining, every individual thrives to procure a level of success. College sparks a gateway to success, surmounting various obstacles and creating numerous opportunities. Graduating from college creates a sense of accomplishment and clarity.…
I hope I can inspire and truly educate children as well as that teacher has done for…