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College Admissions Essay: A Very Hungry Caterpillar

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People are much related to butterflies. We first start out as hungry caterpillars. Inching around, eating up all the knowledge available, always curious, always retaining information about something new and different to us. The more we learn and retain, the bigger we grow. And before we know it we are considering different colleges, and taking SAT’s, making BIG changes. This is our version of a cocoon. Before we figure out ourselves and know what we want to do and accomplish with our lives. Before we sprout our beautiful wings and take flight on our journey of life. I, myself, am still a caterpillar. A very hungry one, may I just add. I have a passion for learning new things, for expanding beyond my current knowledge horizons. I work hard, and tend to work exceptionally well with my peers. I have no fears when it comes to academic achievement, as long as I understand the material being taught. Yes, a very hungry caterpillar indeed.

My mom, on the other hand, shares a slightly different opinion on the matter . She hopes that I am challenged and worked in your class; that I leave this year knowing more than I began with. My mom believes that I am a smart, focused, hard working young lady with humor and wit to …show more content…

That I become more responsible, and procrastinate less than I currently do now, if at all, as I tend to do frequently. I hope that I change, and not just educationally. I want to have figured myself out, or at least have an idea of what I want my future to become. I want to be prepared for my big change, for my cocoon. By the end of this school year, I plan to have surrounded myself with friends who will help transform myself into a better me. To bring out my best and help bring out the best in others. Finally, I want to leave 9th grade feeling proud of myself and everything that I've achieved over the school year. If you're not proud, then what's the

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