What would you consider your most significant accomplishment in high school? Please describe why it was significant. (500 words or less)
Growing up and progressing through elementary school, I was always one of the smartest, most athletic kids in the grade. I excelled at sports and in school while putting forth minimal effort. As I grew older, the material in school became more difficult. Sports were becoming more competitive too. I was falling behind academically and athletically but did nothing to catch up again. By 8th grade, I was cut from the basketball team I had played on for three years because I no longer had the athletic ability or skills in order to compete. I was very upset and considered quitting. Learning from my failure has
Growing up and progressing through elementary school, I was always one of the smartest, most athletic kids in the grade. I excelled at sports and in school while putting forth minimal effort. As I grew older, the material in school became more difficult. Sports were becoming more competitive too. I was falling behind academically and athletically but did nothing to catch up again. By 8th grade, I was cut from the basketball team I had played on for three years because I no longer had the athletic ability or skills in order to compete. I was very upset and considered quitting. Learning from my failure has