The College Dropout

"I cannot give up Cornell" I had written in an appeal letter three years ago, in an attempt to petition my rejected application. Unfortunately, Cornell admissions had a policy of not accepting any appeal letter. As a result, although I've had the pleasure of fostering an undergraduate experience at UCLA, I still dream of the day of studying at Cornell. So, as I had done three years ago, I write this personal statement in the truest form of sincerity. I want tell you why Cornell University has…

overcome various situations presented but also on adopting good study habits. According to an article by American Nurse Today (2010) “Nursing school can cause a tremendous amount of stress, which may lead some students to drop out. Dropout rates for community colleges can range from 18% to 20%” (para. 1). There are many resources available…

Statement of the Issue For many Americans obtaining a college degree is the ultimate American Dream. Getting a degree generally signifies success and opens the door for better jobs, health insurance, and economic independence for future generations. The dream of college graduation is especially one that foster youth wish to obtain. For many foster youth, attending college, getting a degree, and changing ones circumstances, is the key to a better life then the one they had. Unfortunately for…

From the minute I was conceived, my chances at living a life that holds the same value as others within society quickly diminished. I would be the target of gendered racism, which is the societal oppression of women of color (Feagin 2012:46). I am an African American/ Black woman who derives from two strong black immigrants with roots in Honduras, Trinidad, Jamaica, and Barbados. My parents made it their mission to provide my brother and I with the best childhood and educational tools possible.…

common complaint amongst college-age individuals is that college is often not very affordable. Although basically all accredited colleges have some sort of financial aid program, it is often not inclusive enough to reach the population necessary. A lot of students with very little family income are given enough aid to afford school, but the average middle-class student is buried in crippling debt. This leads to the conclusion that the basic financial aid policy that most colleges abide to is…

powerful tools in the world and is necessary for our ever-developing world. Every country uses a different approach to their educational system. In the United States, we give all children equal opportunities to attend school including high school and college. All countries have an elementary school where children learn basic reading and math skills which they then continue improving upon as they go to their local version of middle school. Then some countries have their students move up to obtain…

There is a massive number of dropouts in the U.S. that is causing a national crisis - why would I want to contribute to the problem ? In my resume I point out specific grounds on why I should graduate high school, one of which being where I’m able to work and manage my schooling at the same time. I am able to go to school on time and complete what is needed by 11:25 everyday to later then go into work at 12:00 pm. Before having a job I was able to manage high school sports to help others when…

College retention is a major issue for students, universities and society in general. The problem has existed for years and is still a topic for many to research and understand. It is in the best interest of all three parties to reduce the dropout rate. Factors to be dissected are lack of money, being academically unprepared, and the metamorphic life changes encountered by freshman which are stressful. For those unable to obtain academic or athletic scholarships, government funding such as…

Since 1986, St. Mary’s University (formerly known as St. Mary’s University College) has been providing quality post secondary education to Calgary and area. St. Mary’s University has sought to provide a strong liberal arts education rooted in traditional catholic values, with emphasis on small class sizes to allow for an in-depth education; this establishes significant relationships among the students, and between students and their professors. As St. Mary’s has grown over the years, more and…

Around the globe high school and college seniors are preparing for the end of school and the commencement ceremony that will bring it to a close. On June 12, 2005 Steve Jobs delivered a commencement speech at the University of Stanford and told three stories about his life to the graduating class, about connecting the dots, love and loss, and about death. Jobs was able to appeal to the emotion of the audience because he told of his adoption, dropout of college, owning two successful companies,…