Justin Rein

Jalin Thomas is a student at Roosevelt High School aspiring to be a Anesthesiologist. He has been in school for three years and is planning for the fourth to be his last. He has looked into many different colleges but has yet to find one that really caught his interest. Jalin's back up plan is military or to find another interest in college. He alreadyhas some experiences with medicines and studying

I must make note of Andrew’s exceptional academic performance. Out of a class of 131 students, Andrew is ranked eighteen. Andrew’s academics are a high priority and he has maintained his grades well above average. He has challenged himself in taking Advanced Placement classes along with Honors level classes. Presently, he is dual enrolled at Bloomsburg University participating in the STEM Magnet Program. His performance is a direct result of his hard work and strong focus.

As a young girl, going to a university had appeared to be a farfetched daydream. However, I have matured since those thoughts and have spent countless hours depositing effort to reach this so called farfetched dream. Illinois State University was one of the numerous universities sprinting through my mind. When I buckled down and made I.S.U. my first choice, the decision was clear for why I should attend this particular school. First of all, the location of the university meet my personal needs. With Bloomington only being 45 minutes away from my hometown, I would be eligible to visit my brother if need be. My younger brother, Payton, has depended on me a great deal since my parent’s divorce. Therefore, it would be in my best interest to be close to home. Secondly, the program and technology offered in my field of study intrigued my longing for knowledge. Illinois State University has often been recognized, by the staff of my high school, as a top notch university for those interested in teaching. Lastly, I chose this 4-year university

The decision making process on what college to attend can be stressful. For some, the deciding factor can be where they get the better offer for sports, such as Butler Community College, or where is closer to home, like Wichita State University. When the time comes to have this tough, and extremely long, process come into play, look at the pros and cons of the college choices and how each one can benefit life after college. What institution can you get out of as much as you put in? Which college has the degree completion plan you are wanting to pursue? These questions weighs in all incoming college students minds who strive for that goal of success that is a college degree. Despite bearing some minor similarities, the differences

My brother is a senior in high school right now and attends Hempstead High School. He has many of the same interests as me, while he’s also incredibly different. My brother and my relationship is very much like Gene and Finny. Jack is an average student in school and struggles many times with subjects. He’s also much stronger than me and better at many tasks. Many times we will directly face each other in games and see who’s the best. These competitions can get pretty heated at times, as there’s a lot on the line. For example, a few nights ago my brother and I competed in a game of Madden on the Xbox 1. I’m much better at sports games than my brother and had the obvious advantage. Still, he worked as hard as possible and tried to lose. When the game was over, I ended up coming out victorious and my brother had countless excuses. I was boastful about my win and how much better I was. My brother and I have many competitions like this. Some of these directly occur, while others occur silently. Either way, our rivalries will continue until the day we

High school and college students across the country face the decision of whether or not to stay in state for their college education. The financial requirements of college can put a strain on many families. Young adults can also become lonely, scared, and lost without their families when attending college in an unfamiliar place. While college is already life changing enough the hassle of adjusting to new surroundings can be hard as well. Many Americans think that getting into a prestigious college and spending a ton for an education that someone can get for a much cheaper price at their local university is wise. The choice to go to an out-of-state college can affect the rest of someone’s life and send

In life we will always have good times and hard times wondering if we'll ever get through it and hoping everything will turn out right. Sometimes we keep having hard times after hard times, but it matters how we push through the obstacles. In the book just don’t fall the charter Josh Sundquist is diagnosed with cancer in his leg and it has to be amputated. Josh was really big into being an athlete and was going to try to play soccer before he lost his leg. But after he lost it, he tried something new which was skiing. He ended up being really good and qualifying for the paralympic games.

In my sophomore year, I began to express a passionate interest in pursuing a college education at an early age. At first, I learned of the opportunities of the college summer programs and courses available to me. As my college search progressed, I found residential programs for colleges and universities that allowed students to enroll one year early. Upon attaining this knowledge, I was instantly filled with aspiration and eagerness. My educational environment, my ambitions, and my experiences have led me to apply to Bard College at Simon’s Rock.

Throughout my high school career, I possess excellent qualities of good citizenship, honesty, integrity, and sound moral character. As a result of my achievements in academics, extracurricular activities, and community involvement, I embody the legacy of an HB Swofford Career Center candidate in financial need. As the year’s pass, educational expenses continues to escalate and a collegiate experience is well beyond the financial means for many successful high school students, including myself.

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Students today are conditioned to believe that the best colleges lead to the best education, which leads to the best opportunities and the best jobs, and ultimately, the best life. This ‘universal truth’ is engrained in the head of every student across the nation, and enforced by teachers, parents, and adults as a whole. Students who go the top colleges are expected to be the top performers in their respected fields. Moreover, this idea goes beyond college to high school, middle school, and even elementary and preschool. Private preschools boast advertisements of esteemed professors who can give your child the best foundation. This widely accepted fact is what leads students to dream of an acceptance letter from one of just eight Ivy League schools in the country, which is why it made national news when a student by the name of Ronald Nelson rejected offers from all of

I am an Asian-American who will be the first in my family to go to a prestigious college such as UT Austin. I am also a swimmer and that has taught me many great traits such as time management and work ethic, of which I have transferred into my education. As the first-born in my family, continuing my education is a necessity for my parents, and thus they have pushed me to take challenging courses such as AP Chemistry. I moved to Texas during the summer of my sophmore year, and thus was thursted into a brand new enviroment, but thanks to swimming I adapted and was able to excel in both academics and extracurricular activities.

Every year at the same time, thousands of students face the same difficult decision: What college should I attend? Consider two young men both of the highest intellectual capacity and deserving of admission into the nation's most prestigious institution. Steven, high school All American, student body President, and leader of the debate team, hopes to be admitted to the university of his dreams. Christopher, most valuable player in the high school division and aspiring NBA athlete, wants to attend college with students of the same caliber. Steven's parents are both successful neurosurgeons at the local hospital planning to see to it that their son is awarded recognition for his efforts. Christopher's mother, unemployed and unable to care

If I was Tom, the school that I would list as my top choice for now would be the Ohio State University. This university is cheaper and because of the mortgages and other things that his parents need to cover, he would obtain aid, which would decrease the amount of money that the has to pay. Comparing OSU to Xavier University, even though in Xavier, he would get more money, it’s still more expensive and at the end, OSU would end up being cheaper. What I would like to know more about the schools is what careers they have, the awards and successes of both of them and to know more in depth about Tom is looking for as a career. Knowing this information will make me more confident about what school to choose because I will be more informed and know

School is one of the most judgmental and competitive places to be in. “A lot is expected from you after your brother”. This stuck in my head. Even before I go into tests this is all I hear in my head playing on a never-ending loop. I almost felt downgraded