Personal Narrative: My Experience At St. Louis University

You see, I had brought with me some heavy baggage from my past, deficient grade point average from earlier college attendance. When I received my denial letter to the program, it stated the

Four or Five years ago if you were to tell me that I would be confidently applying to the University of Miami I would have laughed. Through high school I did not give much effort and like most of my peers, thought that furthering my education was my only option. Nearing the end of my senior year I started realizing that no noteworthy university would even consider accepting someone like me. As the days ticked away, I applied to a nearby college with an incredibly high acceptance rate and found myself opening an acceptance letter a few weeks later.

Over the summer, I was required to complete my coursework and submit evidence of completion of my degree. Background checks and licensing paperwork was also completed. Upon completing these requirements, a permanent contract was signed. I was provided opportunities to interview with three schools. Each school offered me a position. I informed the Chesapeake Public School’s human resource officer which school and position I wanted. I was thrilled to have some many options and so much control in the selection

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UNC Wilmington has been my top pick for the college I want to attend to obtain my Bachelor’s degree in Business ever since I was a Junior in high school. I applied for the fall 2016 to spring 2017 semester my senior year of high school and was not accepted into UNC Wilmington. I knew I had a big decision to make and I needed to figure out what I was going to do since I was not accepted into UNC Wilmington. I had been accepted to other universities and I could have easily attended one of them instead but I knew where I really wanted to be was UNC Wilmington. I finally made the decision to take one year at Cape Fear Community College and work hard to get my GPA up to where it needs to be in order to be considered for the fall 2017 semester. I realized that

Although my rejection to Morehead State University was no surprise, due to my previous college standings, I was highly disappointed. In hopes of a better outcome after sending my final transcripts for the spring term of 2017, I shortly received my news of rejection.

I had lost hope and started applying at other colleges. Thankfully, I was in the Oklahoma Promise program, which would allow me to attend any public university in Oklahoma tuition-free for up to four years. Even though this was an excellent opportunity, I was upset I would not be attending a college with a Christian atmosphere. Then, about two months later, I received a small letter from College of the Ozarks. I had heard accepted students received large packets, so I believed the small envelope confirmed what I had already known, I would not be attending the college of my dreams. I opened the letter and the first word, “Congratulations” made me jump with joy. I had never been more excited in my life; I immediately thanked God because I knew without Him intervening in my life I would have never been granted this amazing

During admission into Bronx Community College, I faced one of the most stressful predicaments academically. After applying, and having my transcripts mailed, I waited about two weeks before calling to ensure the transcripts were received. An admission counselor confirmed all transcripts were received and in the process of being reviewed. Five weeks later, during the first week of registration, I was informed one of the transcripts had been misplaced. Avoiding any further delay, I hand delivered the missing transcript. A few weeks later, I received a registration appointment. I was put on a list, received a number, and waited 9am to 5pm on a line for two days until my name was called. Unfortunately, while sitting with an advisor I found out

       On Thursday, August 20th 2015 I was accepted into College of Southern Nevada. On Friday, August 21st, 2015 I arrived onto the CSN West Charleston Campus at around seven o'clock in the morning to be one of the first people to take the math, reading, and writing placement tests for the day. After I took the placement tests, I went to the Student Recruitment office and spoke to a woman named Kimiko Walton. I told Kimiko about what happened to me and she recruited me. Afterwards, I purchased my textbooks from the bookstore (a typical mistake made by college freshmens). As I existed the double doors of the CSN bookstore, I told myself: "Nobody can give me the life I deserve expect myself..." On

One morning I decided to check before class and hope that my day would not be ruined from there. Having been the only university I applied to at this time, there was nothing to fall back on. Logging in for the eleventh time in three days, the application looked as if there was an ‘add’ on it. Adjusting my eyes, it had read “Accept or Decline”. Getting chills from head to toe, I begin to read further down the page and noticed that I had been accepted to the School of Arts and Sciences. The first tear rushed down my face and it was in this moment that I knew I was happy and proud to say I was going to a school that had football, pride and a sense of

As summer concluded the new school year approached, senior year. Not only was this year going to be full of surprises, but also stress about college planning and admission. Having moved to three different high schools I was excited to finally settle at Coppell and graduate in Texas. Even though this location was new to me I was satisfied with how well I fit in. I then decided to apply to schools around Dallas. The University of Dallas offers not only the class-size I was looking for the but also the academic standards and location I was hoping for. The university is very close to my home town as both are located in Irving. Having moved around to multiple schools within my educational career attending a local college would be essential to

I knew I wanted to become a surgeon. The facts stated that Xavier University of Louisiana was a “best buy” and number one producer of African American’s who graduate medical school, among many other distinctions. I was instantly enchanted and applied. I was later accepted and decided to join a group message with

As I have fully read and understood the conditions stated in the freshman contract, I deeply regret that I have failed to fulfill them. However, I urge that the Admission Committee reconsider the withdrawal of my admission. There were many discrepancies happened in my life, especially the first semester of senior year which had led to me not being able to perform my full potential academically.

The issue that arose from my acceptance letter was the staggering amount of money it was to be a part of the program. The School of the New York Times gave me three months of time to accumulate $4.5 thousand dollars to have been admitted officially, and although I doubted myself and my ability, I told myself I believe and can do it if I put my mind to it. Consequently, I made a gofundme.com page and started working.

They reasoned that since I could not attend the mandated Saturday School, I would not even be offered the application. Despite telling them that I had required spiritual services on the weekends, they still said it did not matter. I would not enjoy the perks of taking classes at USC, benefitting from SAT preparation, etc..