College Admissions Essay: Only Time Will Tell

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. It’s because of his actions as well as him being so loving, and caring towards me for all these years that has changed the character of my being the most. Alex, my younger brother, is the middle …show more content…
He is also the only person, through his actions, that has impacted my life the most. He didn’t get the attention needed from our parents growing up like my little sister and I had gotten from them. As a result of this, he became extremely independent. He constantly pushed himself in life and strived to be the absolute best at any task he put his mind to. As my brother and I grew up, he went on to college in Baton Rouge while I stayed home in Lafayette to run the family business. We have never been your average brothers. We are super close, very competitive, and we love each other unconditionally, what a combination! Although me may fuss and fight every so often, it has made our bond even closer over these past few years. I thank God we are as close as brothers could be, and it’s a good thing. There’s some considerable research out there that shows a lot of aggression in sibling relationships (Kennedy and Kramer 567). I’m just happy we don’t have that problem. My brother and I are as close as ever. Alex has helped me tremendously, words can barely describe what he’s done for me. He has shown me through his actions that I can overcome any