In many cases, goals are only realistic when a person possesses certain qualities that make those goals attainable. Personally, I am currently working toward getting accepted into college, preferably my top choice school, James Madison University. While in college, I plan to major in Communication Sciences and Disorders and pursue a career in Speech and Language Pathology. I possess three specific qualities that I believe will enable me to be successful in achieving my goals; optimism, determination, and intelligence. Optimism is a quality that influences every aspect of my life, but especially my attitude when faced with problems, the problem-solving strategies I use to overcome obstacles, and each decision I make. I strive to always have
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For one, I refuse to not complete an assignment, whether it be a reading assignment, a worksheet, a presentation, or an essay. I am always committed to making sure that my work is completed. Giving up or disregarding an assignment is not something I am willing to do; if something needs done, I will work as long and as hard as I can to make sure that it is completed. In addition to completion, I also strive to make sure that all of my work is high quality and the best that I can do. I believe that in order to be successful, it is important to put your best foot forward in everything that you do and strive to reach your full potential in every task you complete. There was one specific instance from last year that I remember very clearly. I had Mock Trial practice after school, followed immediately by dance practice, which lasted until 8:30 pm. I drove the 20 minutes home, ate dinner, and took a shower. By this time, it was 9:30, and I had several hours of homework, including the final draft of a major English paper, a large history test the next day, Spanish homework, Chemistry homework, and a Chemistry test the next day. I stayed up until 4 am studying and completing assignments. I got A’s on both of my tests the next day, had all of my homework completed to turn in, and received an excellent grade on my English paper. My determination in school is reflected greatly through my grades, and I am extremely proud of the hard work that I have put into my education. In the long run, I believe that my determination is extremely beneficial to my success now and in the
For one, I refuse to not complete an assignment, whether it be a reading assignment, a worksheet, a presentation, or an essay. I am always committed to making sure that my work is completed. Giving up or disregarding an assignment is not something I am willing to do; if something needs done, I will work as long and as hard as I can to make sure that it is completed. In addition to completion, I also strive to make sure that all of my work is high quality and the best that I can do. I believe that in order to be successful, it is important to put your best foot forward in everything that you do and strive to reach your full potential in every task you complete. There was one specific instance from last year that I remember very clearly. I had Mock Trial practice after school, followed immediately by dance practice, which lasted until 8:30 pm. I drove the 20 minutes home, ate dinner, and took a shower. By this time, it was 9:30, and I had several hours of homework, including the final draft of a major English paper, a large history test the next day, Spanish homework, Chemistry homework, and a Chemistry test the next day. I stayed up until 4 am studying and completing assignments. I got A’s on both of my tests the next day, had all of my homework completed to turn in, and received an excellent grade on my English paper. My determination in school is reflected greatly through my grades, and I am extremely proud of the hard work that I have put into my education. In the long run, I believe that my determination is extremely beneficial to my success now and in the