Applying For A Scholarship Application Essay About Myself

I have never particularly enjoyed bragging about myself. This is a fact that has been a reoccurring problem since entering my senior year, as every college application and scholarship opportunity is nothing but bragging, and honestly it makes me uncomfortable. In addition, my fellow classmates who are also applying for this scholarship are quite profound and they know exactly what to write in a personal statement and they have a litany of impressive accomplishments from top to bottom. That 's not me. At least, that 's not me yet. My peers have already tasted far-reaching success as well-formed people. They have eyebrow raising test scores, a never ending list of extracurricular activities, most of them probably play a sport, and I would even bet that they are exceptionally talented musicians. So as I sit and fill out applications and stare at my obviously lacking high school transcript I have come to the conclusion that I am horribly average. I can only play the kazoo, and I am much too clumsy for any form of organized physical activity. I am a …show more content…
I consider myself an intelligent and ambitious individual who is capable of working through nearly any difficult situation and using such problems to only better myself. I am a quick learner and I do not need to be told something twice to be able to grasp the information. I am fiercely independent and perfectly capable of standing on my own two feet without anyone there to support me. I have taken advanced classes and difficult math and science courses and earned grades that I am immensely proud of. Also, my school has offered an internship program during my senior year that I participated in and volunteered at a veterinary clinic. I adored this experience and it has influenced me to try and pursue a medical career. I wish to make a change in the world one life at a