Meredith Personal Statement

Meredith’s allure can be summed up best by one word: potential. When I imagine myself at Meredith, I see the potential I have to achieve great things and follow my dreams. My interest in Meredith started at a young age. My first campus experience was at a State Science Fair. While on campus, I was able to visit the doll collection. As a collector of dolls, I remember the feeling I felt as I walked through and looked at each one. I was excited about visiting again to spot what comes next. My next visit happened years later, while visiting my brother during Governor’s School. Unfortunately, I was unable to visit the dolls due to construction, but I was able to explore the campus and, to my excitement, noticed the same feeling of belongingness that I felt previously. I felt a comfort on campus. I could envision this being a part of my life. Meredith’s size fits me perfectly. My learning style is better suited for smaller classes where everyone becomes aquatinted with each other and can count on each other for support. The amount of degrees offered and the potential for studying abroad are equally alluring. Both are extremely important to my college education. …show more content…
Personally, my education is extremely important and I strive to obtain the best grades I possibly can. To achieve this, I have always taken classes that were challenging, even if they seemed somewhat difficult. While I tried to do my best, the anxiety I felt when it came to taking standardized tests always brought my scores down. My parents were always encouraging and stated to not worry about standardized tests, but when it came time to take them, I was nervous and would overthink and second guess myself, leading to low scores. My teachers would try to help and offer words of encouragement, but then the testing anxiety would kick in and my grades would