My Toughest Obstacles In Applying To College

Hard-working, determination, and a set mind show how I can prove myself and demonstrate the likelihood of success. My goals in college are keeping my Dean’s Scholarship for all four years, getting through college, and make it into the academy to make my way to my dream career in the FBI.

I believe in determination, which is what helps me conquer even the hardest obstacles in life. I have come to find that I am most determined when it comes to school; pushing myself beyond the limits. For example, each year at my school, I am given the task of picking out the classes I want to take. This seems like a simple task; however, I am determined to push myself past the requirements. As this one sheet of paper sits in front of me, I sweat about how I will get through my tougher classes and balance my activities after school. That’s when my determination kicks in. I put in my headphones, listen to “Determinate” by Lemonade Mouth, and then I learn how to take life’s obstacles step by step and eventually fulfill all my simple and tough

One of the most meaningful accomplishments of my life was my acceptance to Stokes Early College. It is an exceptional program that has allowed me to take college classes while still in high school and graduate with an associate's degree. It was especially challenging for me, because I was previously diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity Disorder (ADHD.) However, despite being given this label, I was especially motivated to work hard to achieve the goals important to me. When my acceptance letter came in the mail, I was so excited because I had completed my goal of being accepted to Stokes Early College, and had received a new goal of finishing the program and moving on to a university. Remaining and excelling in the program has required

Collecting my belongings and putting them into my bag, I felt exhausted. I had tried my hardest but I didn’t know if my hardest was good enough for the college qualifications. Getting into college was one of the most important things to me. I dreamed all my life of getting accepted into a great college, and increasing my education to become something I love. I always strived for success in school, and I was always being complimented for my work of ethic. I believe that college is my path to a great

Every person encounters various roadblocks throughout life. Some of these impediments could be brought by societal mindsets, others from mental and physical aspects of life, but they are all similar in one way-you can only move on to achieve your goals by overcoming these blockages.

For example, I’ve moved several times during my junior year and it effected my ambition to study. I believe that if I hadn’t frequently moved, I would have gotten at least a three on my AP exam. In contrast, my academic record mostly strives off of my struggles because they inspire me to try to accomplish more in my life. One situation that pushed me to do amazing in school was my mother’s challenges to maintain full time employment. If she would've attended college, I believe she would have a greater chance of obtaining a rewarding career. In general, her life has encouraged me to want more for myself and fight for a better existence. I refuse to continue to financially struggle and I've made preparation to assure that I will overcome those obstacles. Overall, I hope Montclair State University will be able to help me achieve my personal standards for

In my past, I perceived failure as an imminent prelude to a destitute fate. Familial conditioning made this pattern nearly impossible to break. My black and white perspective of failure made dealing with life’s inequities difficult to deal with. When I experienced failure- it defined who I was as a person and crushed my esteem and what I believed I was capable of. Through my experience of committing to better my education at Chinook College, I realized that my perspective of failure hindered my ability to rebound, rebuild and learn from my mistakes. When I first enrolled at Chinook College to upgrade my high school courses, I was scared and nervous. I had given up on my academic learning when I was a child, a devastating time in my life when

During my senior year of high school, I encountered many obstacles. One of the biggest obstacles was certainly applying to colleges and figuring out what I wanted to major in. It was a task I needed to complete on my own. My parents did not go to college, so they were helpless in the application process. I was also under the impression that my older sisters were going to assist me, but they were too busy with their own classes and work. The pressure was on, and time was ticking. I knew if I waited too long that I was going to hinder my chances of going to college at all and become a disappointment to my parents.

The most frustrating objective of applying to college is meeting the requirements for admission to the desired college and its program of study. One objective would be achieving satisfactory test scores on standardized tests such as the ACT or SAT. Another difficultly encountered while applying to a college, would be taking higher level courses before college just to eligible to take college level courses like Analytical Geometry and Calculus I the first semester of

For a long time, I have lived with fear. It may be cliched to say it, but my fear of failure has been with me for years. It was what caused my hands to shake during a calculus test. It was what caused me to cry when I received my rejection notice from Texas A&M University the first time I applied. In a way it has been a defining feature of my academic career, always a shadow in the back of my mind murmuring the deadly phrase “but can you really do it?”. That small voice has been largely responsible for my reluctance to push myself academically, to actually see what I am capable of. Last semester, my first at Texas A&M, I mustered up enough courage to block out that voice and attempt something I had never done

As a senior in high school about to graduate and start my college career I will tell you that I was unprepared and applying for college. I wish more people had told me the importance of applying early to college because even though I got into my first choice college is always great to have extra backup plans. I did receive some help in applying for college through my school as well as my parents. However if I receive more help I would have had more applications turned in. Three important aspects of applying to college are the applications themselves, letters of recommendation, and the ACT/SAT tests.

Ever since I was little, I haven’t let restrictions or the word “no” stop me from trying. When I was 5, I wanted to join the local swim team despite the cutoff age was 6. I told the coach I can still swim and jumped in the water to prove it; this started my athletic career. In academics, people told me I was insane to take AP Chemistry and AP Biology concurrently junior year. I ended up achieving A’s in both classes while earning scores on the AP exams that will get me college credit and helped me receive the AP Scholar Award. The determination and persistence that fueled my five-year-old self still is apparent when looking at my 9 AP classes, 4.333 GPA, 33 ACT, officer/captain positions, athletic/academic merits, and 300+ volunteer hours. They helped build my application and will hopefully help me get money to pay for college and medical school.

My greatest barrier has yet to come. In a couple of days my daughter will be born. When I first found out I was going out I was going to be a teenage father, back in early January, I did not make much of it. I thought I was going to be terrified, but I wasn’t. Instead of being scared, I was upset for letting my parents because they divorced their parents when they were only teenagers to give me a better life in the United States.

When asked the question "What is the most frustrating thing about applying to college", one cannot simply limit their response to a one topic answer; subsequently, multiple frustrating things about the college application process will always be given. Majority of college attenders will tell you that the most horrid thing about the college application process is the writing essay part, while some will tell you that the information verification process was a complete aggravation; however just about anyone that you ask will tell you that the stress and frustration that comes from being denied college admissions is the most frustrating, discouraging, and heart breaking thing that you have to deal

Throughout my educational experience, I have endured countless hardships that made progress difficult at times. Although it was a struggle through my strong dedication to education, I have also earned a list of achievements for my hard work. These experiences from, failing two of my English classes, to excelling tremendously in mathematics, have molded me into the type of student I am today. I am a student with a growth mindset and, an optimistic outlook on education and, the bright future ahead. I now understand the impact that a positive mindset can have on your future. I am definitely proud of the student I have become. I feel like my journey is unique, but is also very relatable.