As the year comes to an end, all that is left is prepare for senior year and advise the incoming juniors of what to expect. First and foremost, to all of the incoming juniors I would like to advise that they enjoy their experience as a Junior but not stray from their education. Junior year is such an important year for college futures and career paths, that so much uncertainty leads students to stray down the wrong path. As long as they know their priorities, the incoming juniors will be able to enjoy their junior year. Me, as an incoming senior, want to take my own advice and enjoy the year while setting my priorities straight.…
Attn: Grads Selection Committee Subject: Application for the School Counseling program I seek to learn and develop myself to be able to be an advocate of school children specially provide assistance for “at risk” and special need students as well as students performing below grade level. My admission in Masters in School Counseling Program for summer 2016 would help me in this pursue. I was always interested in psychology and love to interact with people. I did my undergraduate degree in double major Psychology and English Literature.…
I am applying for the Sociology and Education program at Columbia’s Teachers College because I feel that many attempts at making education better for marginalized communities, though well-intentioned, haven’t been able to reach their full potential. In India, for example, efforts like the Right to Education Act or teacher performance incentives in Andhra Pradesh have been ambitious ideas. And yet, because they haven’t been informed by the needs of the communities they hope to address, many problems remain as they were. I’ve seen the inadequacies play out multiple times in real life and have felt helpless, which is why I hope an education from Teachers College will help me articulate my experiences in a way that will allow me to contribute to making a sustainable impact in the education system.…
Looking back throughout my childhood, I have utmost respect for teachers and the impact they had on my, and many other people’s futures. The knowledge gained by children within the classroom will be used throughout their entire lives. I have a burning desire to pass on my mathematics knowledge and skills to young people, whilst also being a role model to them like my mathematics teacher through secondary school was to me. This is why I would like to apply for admission into the Mathematics PGCE programme. I am in the last year of my BSc in Physics which has helped develop my mathematics skills a lot further than at A Level.…
At the moment what I really need to do is as simple as focusing on the here and now; I need to make sure that I continue to put hard work into everything I do. To start with, I need to maintain my grades, I’ve had a 4.0 grade point average since middle school and in order to get into a good college I need to maintain that. In addition, I also need to keep up with my extracurricular activities; by joining clubs, volunteering, and doing other activities outside of school, I’m able to create a solid resume for myself. Finally, I need to make sure to work to get scholarships, and other forms of financial aid to gain the support I would need to pay for college. My goals are a bit out of my reach at the moment, but I’m sure…
I wish to be in English IIA because I want to face and overcome the challenge of an accelerated course. I believe that this class will push me harder to learn and prepare me for college. If I was put into English II I would probably lose interest and become unfocused, but with a fast moving class I would gain motivation to learn. I enjoy working and reading independently, so this class would be perfect for me. However, I do not oppose the idea of working with classmates and I will gladly cooperate.…
Personal Statement Jonathan Johnson, Malaysia, English Teaching Assistantship Walking past the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue still feels surreal. I vividly remember sitting in my Grammy’s trailer watching Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign, inspired by his journey and message of hope. His humble beginnings—being raised by a single, hardworking mother and grandparents facing financial pressures—partially parallel my story and continue to inspire my work as a community organizer, public opinion researcher, and educator. Unlike the rest of my family, I fortunately attended college, choosing the internationally diverse University of Rochester.…
Personal Philosophy My personal leisure philosophy is that leisure is a state of mind as well as an activity. It is about making time for yourself and having fun without the stress of everyday life. I believe that leisure is essential for human function, especially for students. Leisure is about a healthy mind and body.…
Sherneli Sanchez Personal Statement / College Essay “Thump! Thump!” It felt like my heart was about to pop out my chest. I hadn’t perform in my high school yet, so this was my first time. I heard how loud the crowd was when the group before us performed.…
Baylor Personal Statement I could hear conversation coming from inside the room. Confused and eager, I positioned myself behind the door. Why was no one excited? The faint murmur of the next sentence cut straight through my heart, “Due to the lack of oxygen during your son’s birth, there is a high probability of him developing disorders during his childhood.” This couldn’t be happening to my baby brother.…
College Admissions: Personal Statement Throughout our many years of schooling, we are taught the importance of attending post-secondary school. As a result, many students aspire to move onto college after they graduate from high school. Students work through high school to achieve all the requirements that are needed for college and even sometimes, more. This is because depending on the post-secondary school a student chooses, sometimes the ability to be accepted is fairly difficult.…
My advice to high school senior or even juniors, sophomores, and freshmen, no matter how low or high they make on the ACT, they should apply for college. You don’t need to know your major or career goals right away so don’t let anyone tell you that you should have it figured out right about now. After a person graduate, he or she can plan their life out and set goals. It’s never too late to apply or attend any college. If I can do it and keep motivating myself to get where I want to be, I know other people can…
Life at Holy Cross College is a place in which everyone has an opportunity to learn from one another. Since I started at the college during 2013 (year 8) I have been blessed with seeing teachers and students helping one another to grow, inspire each other and become the best version of them self that they can be. As I witnessed this I knew that I wanted to inspire and help contribute to the growth of my fellow peers. I want to evoke others to strive for their personal best and I think it is through this desire that I became passionate to become a leader . I want to encourage my peers to in their studies, support them in nourishing their relationships, provide straight to them as they progress on their journey of faith and live fulfilled and…
Personal statements are well known to many young adults in high school and older. Mainly because a personal statement is an important aspect of your high school career in order to be accepted to the college you would like to attend in the future. When I became a high school senior, I didn’t know what to do, what to write, or where to even begin with the two essays. I was lost and confused. I strongly believe that learning how to write and create my personal statement is extremely significant to me because it taught me how to be very detailed, yet short and straight to the point, speak with emotions without being so overly dramatic, and lastly, it taught me how to write a well structured essay.…
1) How you plan to stay engaged and connected to others in the program? I have been at Fielding Graduate University for a year now, and I realized that staying connected is imperative to my success. I plan on staying engaged and connected in the program by logging on daily, completing assignments on time, asking questions, ensuring that I mastered navigating in Moodle, myFielding and FELIX, reading all emails, and ensuring that I have a welcoming attitude. Logging on daily will decrease the chances of me missing any assignments or information posted. Completing assignments online is part of my duties as a student, incomplete assignments are detrimental to my success.…