“I got in!!” I screamed running around my house on December 15,2017. I couldn’t believe it. I had got into my dream school and was ready to commit until I finally read the the tiny white words, “Undeclared: Division of General Studies”, underneath the heading “Janiya, You’re an Illini!” The elated feeling I had evaporated just as quickly as it came. Those words told me that although I had became an Illini, I was not admitted into either one of my majors.
I debated for months whether or not to write this appeal. I could not believe the decision for the longest. Then, I started looking at myself. The college of engineering is extremely selective with a middle 50% ACT score of 31-34. I was just outside that mark by 3 little points. My extracurriculars
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Matter of fact, I did not know much about either major until my junior year. But once I found more about these majors I could not see myself doing anything else with my life. I craved to know how and why things worked within each major.
I know that looking at my ACT score, an admission board would only see the glaring issue: my math and science ACT scores. These scores are not a fair representation of what I can do. I have always excelled in math and science even going as far as being a year ahead in math. The ACT does not represent the person and student I am. Between my first ACT and my second, I was able to improve my own score by three points with just a twenty dollar book and a calculator (for some parts at least). That is the student that I am. One who is willing to admit their mistakes and work hard to fix them. I know for a fact that transferring into Computer Science or Electrical Engineering will be next to impossible if I do not go into the university majoring in either and I really want to attend this outstanding university. If given the chance, I intend to excel at every given chance. I plan to make sure that those who have given me the chance to prove that I am better than my ACT score don’t regret the decision they
My whole life I have been invested in doing what I love, focusing on my true passions, as well as finding new ones. I have been very involved in my high school, and have been lucky enough to be a part of multiple clubs and activities. Without these activities, my high school experience and life would be a lot different. I have been an active drama club member, a part of ‘Bottlecappers,’ a club advocating anti-drug, alcohol, and bullying to younger students in my district, and many other community service opportunities. I am lucky to have the opportunity to be in these activities, as they have shaped me to be the young adult I am today.
I am writing to express my interest in the biology teaching position at Bard High School Early College (BHSEC). I am currently holding a New York City initial certification in adolescent biology education as well as a Master degree in Biology. I have experience teaching at a high school as well as a college level. I believe that my experience and qualification is a great fit for this position.
I have always known that I wanted to attend a top-tier university. The other details came later; the small size, the proximity to an urban hub, and my major itself. For a while, I was convinced that it would not happen; that I just wouldn’t get in. Now, I realize that I have an opportunity to do so. This is an opportunity I do not intend to waste.
'Tis the season for college applications, and as a senior in high school this bring a lot of stress to me and I am not the only one. "Teens across the U.S. are standing by their mailboxes, waiting anxiously for the envelopes that will seal their academic fate. It's college admissions season and for many students a lot hinges on how well they performed in standardized testing"(Sheffer). As I have gone throughout my high school career I have achieved a 4.0 GPA. However, despite my hard work, my GPA will be looked at but the main focus of the decision process will be based on my ACT scores, and because I received a 25 this is very stressful to me. Although a 25 is not horrible, it will jeopardize some of the chances I would have getting into a
I know I can do well in this major for a number of reasons. In my spare time I find myself diving into web-design, playing around on Photoshop and illustrator, and learning anything I can about how to make videos. I wish I could just do that all day sometimes. These programs are at the core of Graphic Communications. That is why I believe that my current passion and curiosity for them will only help me excel in Graphic Communications.
Until today, a majority of colleges and universities require students to send their SAT or ACT score to supplement their high school GPA, as part of the application process. In other words, students who are applying to prestigious schools must confirm that their college admissions exam meets the expectations of the college they apply to. However, for most students, this daunting requisite can actually harm their chances of getting accepted. It becomes a significant misconception when individuals believe that this single test can determine their success in colleges and careers…
Either you work now and play later or you play now and pay later. I choose to work now because I want to inspire my family to do the same. At an early age, I learned that if I wanted to be successful, then I would have to fend for myself. Today, I am proud to say that I have overcome all odds by achieving the success that I desire.
As you can see my ACT score of 22 is not the highest. I assure you this does not refect my work ethic nor my intelligance. I've always worked hard in school to keep a high GPA, while taking challeging classes. So, I thought I would do well on the ACT like I had on other test in school. It proved to be more difficult than I had expected. I've taken the ACT 4 times, and not one of those times did I finish the test. I've had dyslxia my whole life; making me a slower reader. This was my fatle flaw when it came to the ACT. I tried requesting extra time for the test, but I didnt have the required documents needed to be approved. I am a dedicated student, and I know, if given the oppertunty, I can prove it to
Personal Statement for Graduate Program One of the proudest moments of my life is to accomplish my undergraduate degree in four years while working full time. I was the first person in my family to achieve this goal in a foreign country. I was born and raised in New Delhi, India. I first came to US and joined high school at a freshman level, English being the second language, high school for me was more difficult than normal. First year for me was just learning English and the environment in the school.
Some critics believe that scoring well on the ACT might open the door for kids to go to college who didn’t think about it before. They
Introduction: This is the point in my life when I truly realize who I want to become and what I have to do to achieve it. Applying to UW-Madison is a priority for me. My primary goal is to get a food science BS, and then continue my studies in the field of pharmacy. The reason I have chosen UW is because this educational establishment is one of the top schools on the territory of the United States of America and I am hundred percent confident that I will get the knowledge that is required to become a real professional here. It is the place where the “seeds” of my professional aspirations can find the perfect soil to grow properly in. My personal efforts and the educational base of UW will become the key to my successful
The world in which I was raised in compares to no other, thus has shaped my personal attributes and dreams in a drastic way. From living in a city with a bad reputation as well as family that was gang affiliated; my parents knew that moving into an altered neighborhood would help shape me into the individual I would need to become successful and unique in my on way. From living in Watts and then moving to Lynwood I can say my stabilized home has given me a sense of appreciation towards my parents’ hard work to provide for my sibling and I. This sense of appreciation motivates me to push myself to surpass any boundaries and strive for excellence and none the less. With that thought, knowing the hardships and obstacles my parents conquered, the sky is my only limit and with college much more can be achieved, especially with the motivation I have to succeed. Living in a dominantly Hispanic community, many of my peers as well as friends and family have fallen under stereotypes that are used to categorize Hispanics. I on the other hand, take criticism such as, “nothing good comes out of Lynwood” and do everything in my power to prove it wrong. My motivation, determination, and ambition to make my parents proud are the heart of
Applying to college can seem stressful if you're not a good test taker. You may have lots of involvement in extracurriculars, a great leadership position, and a good GPA, but if you don’t have a high ACT score it can decrease your chances of getting into your dream college. Coming from someone who has taken the ACT four times, it is actually not a difficult test, and with the right skills and strategies you can easily learn how to increase your ACT score and boost your college applications. Here is how to ace the ACT . . .
At my fifth birthday party my mother had a Mad Scientist come to entertain the kids at my party. The mad scientist performed many fun experiments with dry ice, and my interest in science was born that day. As a five year old, I begged my mother to enroll me in a summer science class, since science fascinated me. Even though I was actually the only female in that summer class of 25 students it did not deter me from enrolling in science classes every summer since then.
As a student at Colorado College, I have been most interested in molecular biology and education. Delving deeper into both fields of study as my time in college has passed, I view the world in different way. Attending a liberal arts school, has given me countless opportunities to question how the world operates through a biological and educational perspective. Going to school in Copenhagen, I can put my own education into perspective and better understand how it effects and shapes my life.