Personal Statement: My Educational Goals

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My educational goal is to graduate with an associate degree or higher in Criminal Justice. I have goals to pass all of my classes and earn a 3.0 grade point average or higher in any given semester. Another goal of mine is to invest two hours per week in study for each hour of class. My educational values are: honesty, cleanliness, and team spirit. I’ve chosen these specific values because they’re a reflection of me. I prefer to be surrounded by people who are honest and direct with me, instead of sparing my feelings. To me, cleanliness is a key to success, from my room to my work load, I prefer to be organized and well prepared. Team spirit is essential to accomplishing anything. I believe that having good team spirit can take you a long

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