NCSSM Maturity

As a NCSSM applicant it is important to have a high level of maturity, an attribute I believe I have. In all of my classes so far in both middle and high school I have made an A, however I don't see that as the main objective. Even though grades are an indicator of how hard a student works, it is not always a reflection of what that student is learning. Considering schools are meant for learning, that should be every students top priority, not necessarily grades.

As for managing schedules and deadlines, in middle school I was part of the both marching band and the volleyball team in the same season. I was an active member of both extracurriculars along with maintaining my grades. Participating in both activities proved stressful but still …show more content…
I planned out my entire day to make sure I had time for homework, practice, and also leisure.

Scheduling out my day continued to be common practice for me as I moved into high school and began taking harder classes along with participating in marching band and swim team. From past experiences I have learned to manage my schedule and maintain balance between both extracurricular activities and