College Admissions Essay: My Application As A Student

How will colleges look at me compared to others that are applying? I hope that they will be interested in who I am and what I can bring to their campus community, and not as much on how I scored on the ACT's tests. I hope they will look at my high school achievements, all the activities both in and out of school that I have done, my volunteer work, my time on the playing field and how I have progressed academically over four years. I believe that when you look at me as a freshman three years ago and now as a senior, you will see that I have continued to push myself in my studies. Each year I have challenged myself academically by taking honors and AP classes, becoming more involved with important school clubs, and pushing myself on the playing field. …show more content…
I could have applied to schools that have since waived tests scores but I’m not for many reasons. I’m applying to schools that I know can offer me a wonderful education in my major, prepare me for a successful career, and that I can become fully immersed in the overall college experience. I believe that looking at a student holistically shows what they are all about and what they are capable of achieving both in and out of the classroom. When I started this whole process, I put together a list of all the things I had done in and out of school, and determined what was most important to showcase myself as a college applicant. One of the things I learned from my High School principal as I sat with him to discuss my future, is that he sees me as a leader on the field hockey field. He said that although I wasn't a captain, he knew that I was the type of student that has the personality and drive to be a mentor and support to the