College Admissions Essay: The Last Ten Years Of My Life

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Since I was young. Since I was in the fifth grade, that is when the misunderstandings(troubles) came about. I fell behind once. I dozed off during a math lesson in the fifth grade but didn't ask for another explanation until sixth grade. I slept earlier and earlier but woke up later and later. My perception of time was falling behind me and leaving me in the dust. I was moving at a pace slower than others. My usually strong mind and characteristic intelligence didn't help me in this time of my life. This is when I became self aware. I couldn't concentrate on my life. My dreams were fading away from me.
Yes, I go through my life in an exhausting manner, I am constantly tired. Constantly wanting to sleep, never having time, there is not enough time in my life. And as a seventeen year old in my senior year of high school, I should not feel that I am running out of time when in essence, my life has just begun.
Yes I feel small, I feel so worthless and mundane because I am under extreme pressure to excel. Not only am I under extreme pressure, but because I am constantly exhausted and reclused, excellence does not come easy to me. I love leading, I love inspiring others, but in the state I am in, I can't do either, because I feel so
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Representing myself through volunteer work and offering my help in little situations build up my character to be that of a reliable, responsible person. The process was difficult, becoming a silent supporter, but in the eyes of others I have seen myself grow from suspicion to trust. With minimal effort my natural nature transformed my weakness to strength. What I thought I strayed from stayed with me all along and made a silent comeback. In a moment of failure the worst reaction I could have was underestimating myself. Degrading my value and letting my failure overcome me. The long route taken felt tumultuous but it created a pathway for me to grow into a better

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