Math Science Honors Program Personal Statement

As I conclude my last academic year at BHCC, I am proud to say that I am the first in my family to attend college. It has been a tremendous challenge to take three science courses in one semester and make it to the Dean’s List. It was challenging to work forty hours every week and attending college, at the same time, dealing with my mother being unwell. This was a traumatic experience. However, the harder I have worked, I can perceive that it’s worth the sacrifices I have made. I am driven by passion and challenges to accomplish my objectives. I am self-motivated and I am a man who

These programs have helped me in multiple ways in order to help me grow as a student. As you can see, I am qualified to attend this school, and I am going to work hard as a student

The transition from high school to college is a dynamic time in one’s life that parallels the change from childhood to adulthood. Both of these changes are dramatic and, as a result, feelings are difficult to put down into words. A messy combination of emotions fills the heart, surfacing in strange ways. Confident high school seniors go right back to the bottom of the chain when entering college as freshmen. These students start all over, just like entering grade school or high school for the first time. The move up from high school to college signals the switch from dependence to self-sufficiency. From a personal point of view, going through the experience of graduating high school and transferring to a residential college campus at STLCOP, made me realize I was no longer a kid and capable of making my own decisions.

I have challenged myself all throughout high school with Honors and AP classes, but I have gone beyond the classroom to further challenge myself. For instance, in the genetics-based research program, I was tasked with many scenarios in which I had to use my problem solving and reasoning skills to make the appropriate decisions for many laboratory experiments. Additionally, I had to interpret the results of the experiments in context with what I was attempting to prove through the experiment. Within my high school, I am also part of the National Honors Society through which I help the community’s schools with tutoring sessions. TCNJ’s Honors Program will allow me to continue pushing myself to the peak because of all of its challenging courses and opportunities. All throughout high school I have been challenging my academic capabilities and I wish to continue to do so as I continue to TCNJ.

To me this program thought me many lesson above and beyond, challenges my knowledge skills, and developed my thinking globally. My experience in the program will be a life learn lesson because I never gave up no matter how tough it was sometimes. Because I always remember life is a journey that I walk through every day. Not so many people get such

Growing up in poverty not only made me the person I am today, it made me want a better version of myself for my future self and family. This is a goal I know I could achieve through continuing my education to Florida State University. I believe I would benefit from the community at Florida State University because I would be surrounded by other students who want to improve their academic career and lives, as they willingly attend to pursue their chosen degrees. Also, I’ll be able to immerse myself in clubs and organizations that consist of people who share the same dream of a career in science and medicine. The community at Florida State University will benefit from me because not only do I work my hardest, I have the dedication, and confidence, to succeed in anything I set my mind to. Working hard at my job and school, allowed me gain experience with time management, discover my dedication to education, and discover my dream college: Florida State

I knew that I was about to start my college career so I had to take serious action to prepare myself. I was willing to go above and beyond to get the right things in my mind and absorb all the essentials. I read books, watched videos on YouTube, and even ask actual college students about their intake on “college life.” I took all the information I could in hope that I would achieve my goal of passing my upcoming courses. I was astounded when I first started the program. I was nervous and shy, but also willing to speak to everyone and make new friends. Overall, I was super excited to be able to participate in the program. I can definitely say my attitude was set in a great place and was ready and willing to

As an honor student throughout my years in high school, I have high aspirations for my future and my career. My grades and work ethics have put me on the track to becoming a doctor. My love for children, specifically, has put me on the path to pursue a career as a pediatric doctor. Throughout high school I have taken a multitude of science classes including, but not limited to: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and advanced biology.

I am interested in the soars program, because I love helping people; especially the young ones. The young ones are the future! It is the adults’ job to show them something that will help them in life. If not home then elsewhere. I never had a good influence to further or let alone someone encouraging me along the way. Therefore, I want to offer something I never had, whether it’s from encouragement to inspirational. Day by day many of us struggle to live, especially the youth. They go from peer pressure to trying to “fit in” any bad move can be life threating and then right before you know it, it’s over. I want to show the young ones that the college path is the right path no matter how they look at it. Futhermore, being part of the Soars program

What effect has the Emerging Scholars program have on me? Before being accepted into the Emerging Scholars program, or even applying to attend this program, I was a lost 16-year-old in high school just going with the flow of things. I did not know what I wanted to do in life or where I would go to college to pursue the career I would choose. When my guidance counselor told me about this program and how it would help me make those decisions, I immediately jump to the opportunity to sign up being that it was only a limited number of spots. When the time came to come to Clemson my first year I was nervous, because I was going with a bus load of people I barely knew. I am not a people person, so I was never good at introducing myself to others.

Upward Bound can do so many things for me.This program and it’s people can and will lead me in a whole different direction than what my eyes didn’t see before.Even if I don't get picked it will go to show and teach me not to give up and keep trying.I feel this program is big on grades which they are.You as a person always need to strive and do your best to succeed in life.Upward Bound can really get me to focus on school and prepare me for my career,so I know what’s coming in the future and be ready to take on anything.Also with tutoring for me as a person I need to see things clearer,more hands on,and one on one.Which I cherish so much.This experience will always tech me to not hold back keep pushing to achieve my goals don’t push school aside and take it seriously from the

Excellent program! Hats off to David Trillizio, great face to the organization. The program eased transition for my son and me. The program increases chance of a successful freshman year.

The second program (Business and Entrepreneurship) was not much better. Then in April of the next year (2015), I had found the CICE Program (Community Integration for Co-operative Education). In short, a two year program designed for individuals that have learning/ intellectual disabilities and other learning challenges, to prepare them for furthering their education or prepare them for the work force. I flourished in this program. I made a small group of the greatest friends I’ll ever have, and after two years, I finally walked across the stage, in October of 2016. In September of that year I had started the Career Pathways program, which is similar to the CICE Program, but you are pushed to be even more independent with school work. In this program, I had passed the first semester with flying

As a first generation student, going to a prestigious school that is far from home can be difficult. Becoming a member of this program could make my life change from an unprepared student to a more opened viewed person. After hearing a member of HSSP talk, I learned that friends can be made which could be a great benefit for me as a resource as well as being a good resource for others as well. With a good connection, many things could be accomplished and having the time to help back. A big help will be creating friendships with the older student who have had the opportunity to be in the program as well as finishing classes at Michigan.Beginning in a new city, at HSSP. I can create friends who will be a benefit in the future and can help me

Stepping into a new environment and being a part of a new group are always a little uneasy, and most people will worry a transfer to a place where they only know a little acquaintance. However, I am always confident to overcome the nervousness, use my experience to blend in with the new campus environment, and make a valued contribution. Being confronted with the challenge of living in the unfamiliar environment empowers my curiosity, emboldens my desire to succeed, and strengthens my foundation of preservation and self-discipline. Through my experiences, I have learned a valuable moral lesson is that everything has a price. If we keep our goal consistently, work hard, and do not give up when things are difficult; eventually, the payback is worth the effort.