College Admissions Essay: The Qualities That Changed My Life

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Throughout life, I have acquired different traits but the traits of which I am most proud of would be my reflective and inquisitive nature. I have always been observant and I continually question the origin and the reasons why various concepts and ideas were obtained and derived. History has proven that when great minds answered the question “Why?”, great advances happened in modern society/history that forever changed how everyone viewed the world . If Isaac Newton and Galileo were not inquisitive we would have never learned about the many theories and laws that exists in the modern era. This trait provides me with an innovative mindset because it reminds me everyday to think critically and to question “What could be?” Problems that encourage …show more content…
I would have tried to formulate a different perspective on how I viewed topics and would have became more serious about my educational future. When I was in middle school, I lacked determination and self-discipline. During my 9th grade year, I began to comprehend the idea of critical thinking and the traits I needed to be successful later on in life. Also , I realized that I needed to change and develop better habits, and that if I would have possessed my current mindset at a younger age, my accomplishments could have been even better.

Now that I have became more aware, I realized that if I would have cared more at a younger age I would possess more knowledge. I was not striving to be the best during my middle school years and I was ranked #11 in my 8th grade class. I developed a new mindset and I am now #3 in my class 10th grade class and I have the motive to excel and become a better problem solver. MSMS would push and challenge me to my mental limits and I would love to experience the mental challenge. Based on my traits and accomplishments, I know I am ready for the community and education offered at

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