It’s easy to be burnt out by the beginning of senior year. After three full years of giving 100 percent of everything I am, I’m ready for a break. However, senior year is only the end of the beginning. When I take off my blinders, I see a world full of opportunity and choices waiting outside of my high school’s walls. I, along with my other classmates, am overwhelmed with new choices and obligations. One of the major struggles seniors face is preparing for college. Yet, once broken down, preparing for college becomes a piece of cake—literally. Before placed in an oven of life, several vital ingredients need to be combined. High schools, taking standardized tests, choosing careers, filling out college applications, and exploring colleges are
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In addition, flour contains protein which is an important building block of bones, muscles, skin, and blood. Depending on the flour used, it can even contribute flavor. Like flour, high school has given me the basic tools I need to prepare for college. Resourcefulness, responsibility, time management, dedication, and perseverance are some examples of these tools. They are a contributing source of who I am. Since I have used these tools to my advantage, high school has enabled me to be more than just the average student. I have been given the opportunity to take several advanced courses, like dual credit courses and honors classes, which continue to challenge my mind and promote a higher level of thinking that I will need in college. I’ve also been able to distinguish myself as a student leader and as an academic scholar. As a result, I am capable of receiving automatic acceptance to several state …show more content…
Sugar is available in different varieties: white, brown, powdered, artificial, etc. Regardless of the differences in look and texture, they each add their own original sweetness to a recipe. Choosing a career is like choosing the type of sugar to use in a cake. I don’t want anything that is too sugary or leaves a bad aftertaste in my mouth. I took different personality and skill tests in hope that it would point me in the right direction. After researching my options, I came to the realization that I didn’t want an “easy” career. I wanted something that would challenge me day after day with new problems to solve. I then decided to choose one of the most difficult and competitive careers—becoming a doctor. I took it upon myself to talk with the people I knew in the medical profession about their job. Each person gave me great advice and things to consider when deciding to pursue a medical
In addition, flour contains protein which is an important building block of bones, muscles, skin, and blood. Depending on the flour used, it can even contribute flavor. Like flour, high school has given me the basic tools I need to prepare for college. Resourcefulness, responsibility, time management, dedication, and perseverance are some examples of these tools. They are a contributing source of who I am. Since I have used these tools to my advantage, high school has enabled me to be more than just the average student. I have been given the opportunity to take several advanced courses, like dual credit courses and honors classes, which continue to challenge my mind and promote a higher level of thinking that I will need in college. I’ve also been able to distinguish myself as a student leader and as an academic scholar. As a result, I am capable of receiving automatic acceptance to several state …show more content…
Sugar is available in different varieties: white, brown, powdered, artificial, etc. Regardless of the differences in look and texture, they each add their own original sweetness to a recipe. Choosing a career is like choosing the type of sugar to use in a cake. I don’t want anything that is too sugary or leaves a bad aftertaste in my mouth. I took different personality and skill tests in hope that it would point me in the right direction. After researching my options, I came to the realization that I didn’t want an “easy” career. I wanted something that would challenge me day after day with new problems to solve. I then decided to choose one of the most difficult and competitive careers—becoming a doctor. I took it upon myself to talk with the people I knew in the medical profession about their job. Each person gave me great advice and things to consider when deciding to pursue a medical