Bishop Noll Application Essay

As one may see on my transcript, my grades may not be entirely perfect but I worked very hard this semester to prove, to myself and to others, that the girl from a country in Africa could be a leader among her mates from more developed countries and I put in tremendous effort to get the highest grades. I'm not excellent with figures, but I’m not relenting in my efforts to doing better. I am focused, ambitious and I believe in reaching for the stars because these attributes have been instilled in me as a child. Furthermore, I've been surrounded by people that overcame obstacles like my mother, who became the first female in her current position at the Central Bank of Nigeria which is equivalent to the Federal Reserve. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the opportunities I have, which

I have a passionate desire to excel in my academic life. My early elementary school years were arduous because I have always been a very stubborn person; and at the time, I had simply decided I did not want to go to school. However, about halfway through my 1st grade year, I decided that I could no longer go without giving my best academically and I turned my stubborn rebellion against school into a

Growing up, I have been an individual who has pushed myself beyond the minimum requirements in order to succeed. In high school I excelled in both academics and athletics. I graduated in the top 10% of my class and lettered in hockey and tennis my sophomore, junior, and senior year. I worked hard and put in extra time in order to set myself apart from others. Succeeding in both school and athletics made me a responsible, reliable, and an organized individual. These experiences made me a versatile individual and have given me a work ethic that has benefited me with my academics in college and with my work and volunteer experiences.

I aspire to attend the Clark Atlanta University because it is a symbol for past and future generations of educational and operational excellence. Clark Atlanta University is the hub of African American leadership and educational expansion, and with the constant policing of the community and poaching of black culture in today’s society, it is significant that I achieve an education that represents myself and the world with which I am familiar and intend to change for the better.

My academic drive and diligence as a student are manifested in my scholastic achievements. I was presented with the Most Outstanding Student Achievement Award when I graduated 8th grade from Mountain Home School. I currently have a grade point average of 4.0, which has been sustained throughout my years of high school thus far. Last year, as a sophomore, I received three Academic Achievement Awards for Religion, Chemistry, and Spanish 1. I also took three senior classes, and I was on the Principal’s List for every quarter. This year, I am taking two dual-credit classes and excelling in both. I believe that the main reasons I am a straight-A student are because I am self-disciplined, I have a strong work ethic, and I strive for academic excellence. Mediocrity is never an option for me.

I am truly dedicated to my school work and put a great deal of effort into all my classes and organizations. I keep my grades to A's and B's while I strive for A honor roll. My goal is to do the accomplish the most outstanding work I can achieve. With all my hard work I earned the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award from the President's Education Awards Program.

After receiving the award, I continue to visit the residents at St. Barnabas and share my gifts of music, by playing the piano, flute, and leading group sing-a-longs. I throw myself into my activities and do so with a happy, humble heart. An important quality I possess includes my integrity and respect. I always uphold strong moral integrity and respect those around me. I understand that you must treat others as you would want to be treated, and to be respected, you must do the right thing even when no one is watching. I am a strong leader as I am a person who takes action and gets involved, in order to help others and the team. When I see an opportunity to be supportive and to lend a helping hand, I jump in. I am not a person who sits in the background and waits for someone else to do something. I am a go-getter, who thrives on helping those around me. I am very organized with all of my activities, both academically and socially. I input over 200%. I understand that without a strong work ethic and passion, only the minimal will be accomplished. As Class Secretary for the past four years and as upcoming National Honor Society Peer-Tutoring Coordinator, I remain organized in sending emails, marking attendance, collaborating new ideas and fundraising opportunities, and encouraging others. I am an effective communicator as I understand that each voice matters. I do not speak just to hear my own voice, and I value the thoughts of others. I speak up when I have

Last year, I received a commendable G.P.A of 4.4. This proves that I not only take difficult courses like Honors and Ap classes, but also contribute great amount of hard work and dedication to overcome those challenges and succeed. Other than my transcript, I received man recognition for my academic achievements. I attended many Honor Rolls and received Academic Letter Award every year. In addition, I also participated in competitions, like Junior Math Leagues, Science Fair, and NHD(National History Day), to test my knowledge in academics. I competed in the Science Fair and won first place in school division. In NHD, I have received first place in school, district, and state competition. By participating in these competition, it motivates me to strive higher. Lastly, I am a member of NAHS(National Art Honor Society), NSHS(National Spanish Honor Society), NMHS(National Math Honor Society), and Tri M Music Honor Society. This demonstrates my high interest and excellence in all four subjects: Art, Spanish, Math, and

As of grades and academic achievements, I’ve maintained a 3.96 grade point average all year long and expect to keep and/or raise my GPA by the time I graduate. I’ve proven to my teachers, family, and myself that I can do anything that I set my mind to, like maintaining a high GPA or being on high honor roll for three years. I’ve also been awarded the Presidential Education Award three times for my hard work. I have participated in honors classes ever since elementary

Even with my family moving between four school districts and three states, I have managed to keep my grades all A’s and one B+ since kindergarten. In early elementary school, I can recall the teachers constantly giving me extra work to stimulate me, so I wouldn’t be bored with the work given to the rest of the class. Not only do I get good grades, but I have a great work ethic. I am conscientious in everything I do, and always turn my work in on time. I was recommended to compete in the Upper Bux-Mont Academic Challenge for two years in a row, and have been on the Distinguished Honor Roll all three years of middle school.

Coming from a small city where everyone knows almost everyone, I would like to excel in my ways so everyone in the city will recognize it. La Mirada California, a place where I was born and raised my whole life. I am currently a senior in high school. I attend La Mirada High School where I have been able to maintain at least a 3.8 grade point average. Not a 4.0 because I had gotten low grades my freshman year due to struggles at home. Although I had gotten low grades, I was able to over come that failure and maintain a 4.0grade point average the rest of high school. I have taken honors classes or college prep classes my whole life and now I know that I can handle challenges and I am not afraid of them. I am not the oldest of my siblings, but

A special attribute that sets me apart is my tendency to work hard. I constantly try to do my best in everything that I do. Throughout high school, I’ve always set a high standard for myself by taking rigorous classes, joining sports and clubs, and maintaining a high GPA. Even if certain classes didn’t have any relation to nursing, club meetings were the day before a large exam, or tennis practice was especially grueling, I still worked hard and put in as much effort as I could. With this type of attitude, I was able to maintain Distinguished Honor Roll and a cumulative 4.08 GPA throughout my high school career. I chose to maintain this attitude during senior year instead of taking it easy, as I was able to gain knowledge and experience that

I take pride in all that I do and I have always tried my best to represent West Stanly well. I am in the top 15 of my graduating class with a 4.46 GPA that I worked for each and every year that I have been at West Stanly. I have taken my sports achievements to higher levels, competing in the state playoffs for basketball and volleyball, and going to regionals for track. I am now using my academic achievements to tutoring during my free periods at West Stanly Middle School. I not only teach these students, but I also mentor them. I am an example of what hard work and dedication will help them achieve in their future. I plan to further my education in the fall at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. I will major in Psychology with hopes to pursue a career as a Pediatric Psychiatrist. I hope that I can take my academic achievements in high school and college, and give it all back to my community. If I could think of the best word to describe me, Kiley Harless, I would have to say a proud West Stanly

I attend a small, Catholic school where my teachers expect nothing but the best from me. My peers motivate me to do the best work I can do and encourage me to strive for above and beyond. I do not have problems staying on task or keeping up with work. School comes easy for me and I am on track to graduate. Unlike Chris, alcoholic parents and financial needs are something I do not have to worry about.

I have always felt a little different from everyone. School and academics come naturally to me. As fellow classmates struggled with comprehention, I flew by with little to no effort. With no real challenges, I was forced to wait for the other kids to catch up to me. Luckily, all this changed when I enrolled into 4th grade Dimensions Academy. All through four and a half years of DA, I have achieved so much more academically than I ever could have imagine for someone my age. It gave me the chance to have an intellectual conversation with kids my age. To learn more at a faster rate. DA has blessed me with so much and I know carrying on to DA Highschool will provide me with the academic challenges I need.