CSU Personal Statement

In August of 2012, at Grand Rapids Community College, I was placed on Academic Probation due to my cumulative GPA dropping below the 2.0 threshold. Prior to this action, I was not driven to take the action to perform well in my classes. I was lost in the options for my future and unaware of where I would end up. It was this lack of focus and drive that reflected in my performance. This was a strong turning point in my life, and after being placed on academic probation I came to appreciate the repercussions I was facing by not prioritizing my education. It was in this year that I decided on where I wanted my college career to take me. Through the influential factors I discussed in my personal statement, I had both my mind and my future set on

It has been a difficult journey for my first year at Western to where I understood that I will lose my financial aid and my scholarship after spring term. In fall term I thought that I would start a new lifestyle where I can get away from my families issues. My family has been my priority with school since the outcome of my parent’s separation and the financial struggle that my father had to face. However, the issues my family had has followed me to school where it took me away from my school work. I have failed most of my classes fall term and I knew that I can’t afford another mistake. I made it a goal to make sure that I don’t make the same mistake that I did for fall term. I passed most of my classes except for math because of how I wouldn’t asked the professor for of

The transition from being a child, dependent upon parents for everything, to an independent adult is one of the most stressful times a person will endure. Legally speaking, 18 is the age when you become an adult but the number doesn’t describe the responsibilities and independence you must take on. College is seen as the “big step” into the real world and many people struggle in choosing where to make their transition. I would like to take my “big step” by attending Florida Atlantic University.

As a transfer student, I want to feel California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) such as my home. Being ambassador, it is the best to learn about my school, share my experiences, motivate other students to work towards their goals, look for help if they need, show other students our school's resources, and make others feel special for being part of CSUF.

Hello, I am Qwontanney Major, a lover of music, old and current, photography, film, fashion, and food. I am 19 years old, and the second oldest of five children. We were all raised by my mother, and recently reconnected with our father. My family on my mothers’ side comes from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Port-au-Prince Delmas 36, Haiti, and my family on my fathers’ side comes from Freeport, Bahamas.

I am very excited to be applying to ECU for many reasons. From the pleasant campus atmosphere to the comprehensive majors, I believe I will be greatly benefited by the experience the university offers.

Besides graduating from college, being accepted into the Counseling program at NOVA Southeastern University was the greatest day of my life. I was on my way to a much greater success by working on my Master. Paying for college out of pocket was a struggle, but I understand that success comes with great sacrifices. However, I wouldn’t really call paying out of pocket for school a sacrifice, but rather an investment in my future and my family. My first semester went marvelous. I was motivated and enthusiastic about the courses. I must admit graduate school is much harder than I imagine, but I manage to make time for studying and ended making A’s in both of my classes, which I didn’t expect less than that. When the summer semester I arrived, I was as excited and motivated as my very first semester, aiming to make nothing less than an A grades. However, unexpectedly my world seemed to have turned upside down in a matter of time. My mother and I decided to take a week to go

Sophomore year I was told to go to a community college for a two-year degree. By my application to Ohio University, I picked the road that everyone thought I was not capable of. Although my transcripts are not perfect, especially my GPA and ACT score the reasons are complicated. The Tuesday of my ACT week I got into a survive car accident which left me with a brain swelling concussion. I had never taken the ACT and did not want to have October be my one and only time. Therefore I took the test anyway, which led to a horrible scoring rate. Although it was not my best overall I think that for having a concussion my writing was well done. Unfortunately my car accident injuries lasted for five months, leaving me busy and injured. I again took the

I faced academic adversity when I moved to the United States in July 2010. I failed to enroll at the University of Colorado in the fall of 2010 because of lack of sufficient funds. I tried to process loans but could not process any loans because I didn’t have a Permanent Resident status at that time. I had no family or close friends that I could borrow money from since I had just moved to the United States. My desire to accomplish my goal led me to start looking for ways to pay for college. I had the drive, determination, patience and a positive attitude so; I started collecting enough funds by working several jobs. A year later, I enrolled into the university and could only afford to register for a three credit hour class. I was persistent

I applied to several CUNY colleges, where I inadvertently neglected to submit a crucial document for the admission process. This unconscious error caused me not to be accepted into any of the schools I applied to with the application I sent in. Another devastating blow, but I went to a community college to do direct admissions, where I got admitted using my high school equivalency diploma. I believe that was a very long and emotional process, but despite all obstacles, I had an excellent first semester where I got a 4.0 GPA. I finished off my most recent and penultimate semester having an impressive 3.9 GPA and held many ranks in my school. I was accepted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, made the president’s list three times, took honor’s courses and applied and got accepted to graduate as an honors

My GPA as of last semester is a 2.598. Although my GPA is average it doesn’t meet my goals. My current GPA doesn’t meet my high school or college expectations. I’m highly disappointed in my GPA. I know that I could have worked harder and strived for my desired GPA. Although I’m not defined by my GPA it seems as if I lack work ethic. My personal feelings is that colleges won’t pay much attention to my GPA, being that it’s less than average. I faced many obstacles that hindered my progress to an exceptional GPA, instead of making excuses I have to accept my wrongs. My first goal to a higher GPA is to prioritize. My second goal is to be my own motivation. By Continuing to follow through with my goals I can reach my desired

It is nearly not enough to pay tuition, but nonetheless I continue to make the effort everyday to save as much money as possible. My situation at home is not much better. My grandfather was recently diagnosed with lung cancer, and our family has been working tirelessly to see to his every need. We are constantly needed to be at the emergency room to take care of him, and oftentimes find time out of our day to be with him. Throughout his treatment, side effects have been forthcoming, but have caused him to face enormous amounts of grief and distress. Despite his emotional state and arduous dependency, we continue to remain by his side. Even while striving to keep my grades up for most of Spring 2018, I tried to be their for my grandfather for as much as I

I attended Arkansas State University for my undergraduate studies. I received a Bachelor of Social Work degree. For most of my undergraduate studies I would take classes that were offered online for my degree and I actually did significantly well in those classes than when I had to attend class on campus. My GPA isn’t as high as I would like it to be and I’m not going to lie, I did party in college. However, I also found out that my mom had colon cancer and a person I was close to committed suicide, so I had a rough couple of years. Through determination and hard work I was able to get off of academic probation and bring my GPA up to a 2.8 before graduated.

I would like to address this. I think it is important to look at the GPA of students, but also why the GPA is at that level and what other levels it has been. My current cumulative GPA is a 3.07. I did poorly my sophomore year and received many C’s, ending my terms with 2.03 and 2.78. I’ve been working hard ever since to recover. Since sophomore year, I have not received any C grades. In addition, my GPA of solely upper level classes is above the required 3.2. I’ve taken a greater interest in school and learned to take it seriously. In addition, I figured out how I learn and study best. I’ve grown to a point that I organize study sessions with classmates where I go over problems on whiteboards which helps me and them as well. Immediately following stating study sessions, I saw a large increase in test grades. After researching the program and reaching out to some friends of mine for advice about the 4+1 program, I am 100% confident that I am capable of an accelerated master’s degree and would like to defend myself further if I am still not

My educational history is not an accurate reflection of the student that I am today. Throughout high school and into college I struggled immensely with my studies for different reasons, personal and professional. One day, a few months ago, I realized that I have been traveling along the wrong road for a very long time. I am 23 years old, and I do not have much to show for my years on this earth. That was the morning I made the decision that I was going to turn my life around. I re-enrolled in college at Hawaii Pacific University. Honestly, I was shocked that they accepted me, even with their relatively high acceptance rate. I was shocked because my track record at the previous two universities I attended left much to be desired. My first attempt at a college education was at American Military University. I was forced to drop my classes there because I was sent from my unit at Fort Campbell to Fort Huachuca during the last three weeks of class, where I had no internet connectivity, even though my chain of command knew that I was enrolled in classes. My superiors setting me up for failure like that left a bad taste in my mouth, and I did not attempt to enroll in college again until there was a change in command. My next attempt at college education was at Limestone College and the attempt came while I was deployed in Afghanistan. This attempt brought me down to a 2.0 GPA. Going off all the stories I had heard from senior Non-Commissioned Officers about their past deployments,