Why I Chose To Study Boston College

Applying to colleges at the beginning of my senior year of high school seemed like a walk in the park. That was before I realized how much work it took to apply. With the common application and all the essays, I never thought I would get them all done. In the end, I applied to seven different schools including: Michigan State University, University of Michigan, Hillsdale College, Oakland University, Grand Valley State University, Kalamazoo College, and Hope College. Oddly enough, Hope College was the last school I applied too but the first school I got accepted too. I never thought I would attend a small, Christian school until I walked onto Hope`s campus.

Six years after graduating High School, I have finally decided to pursue a college education. Three, fairly common, factors played in to my decision to go back to school: learning new things, building confidence in myself and pursuing my desired career. I understand that graduating college is a difficult task, which is why I must make a plan for my success and stick to it. I must also rely on my personal strengths and my motivation to guide me through the tough times that I am sure to experience on my road to success to get my degree in Criminal Justice. I have always been a person who is eager to learn new things.

One of the many reasons I choose to attend Xavier University, was the school's various resources and programs to help students with studying and adjusting to college life. One of the main resources I plan on using are my professors. Everyone I have talked to about succeeding in college tells me that I need to take advantage of my professors' office hours. They have a required 6 hours a week that they have to schedule in so students can come and talk to them. That is more than most schools in the country! My professors are going to definitely get to know me because I am going to try to stop by at least once a week to get help and clarification for my work, or to at least let them see my face and learn my name so they will be willing to help

I have always prided myself in being involved in my community. Outside of school, I spend most of my free time volunteering at my church, First United Methodist Church of Waynesville. On Sunday nights I get the opportunity to share my love of music with my peers, leading them in worship as one of the lead singers of the Youth Praise band. On Wednesdays I volunteer teaching elementary school children music as well. I do several other odd jobs around the church as well, whenever I am needed. Besides music, one of my hobbies is hiking. Wilderness Trail is a backpacking ministry for youth based in south west Virginia. The past 3 years I have spent my summer volunteering for a month with the organization, both leading groups as well as helping organize future events. By getting the chance to combine my love to help with my love for the outdoors, it makes for the perfect marriage.

When I began to look at colleges, Georgetown University immediately stood out. I want a values-based education, not just a knowledge-based education. I want to attend Georgetown University because it will give me the knowledge I need to help others, but will also provide the Catholic perspective that my upbringing has given me. As stated by the prompt, the McDonough School of Business prides

I chose to attend Xavier University for many reasons. Some reasons include: continuing my education route, receiving a unique education, and strengthening my Christian beliefs. Since a second grader, I’ve always wanted to become a pediatric dentist and attend Xavier. Although my journey became rough, and seemed impossible, I can finally say, “I am a freshman at Xavier University of Louisiana, and I know for a fact that attending Xavier will allow me to become the best pediatric dentist I can be!”

Georgetown University is my first choice college for numerous reasons. The first, and likely the most obvious, is it’s phenomenal academic reputation. Georgetown is the pinnacle of higher education in the United States, and this is shown with two US Presidents, 24 US Governors, and countless others that have been successful both inside and outside of the classroom attending the University. The academics that Georgetown has to offer will better prepare me for life after college, and thus would let me make more of an impact on the world. Not to mention that I will be surrounded by thousands of peers that will hold me to the highest expectation possible in order to succeed.

To attend Georgetown University has been my intent for as long as I can remember. More recently, as I've matured, my goal has become more specific‒ to be a student in the McDonough School of Business. I am motivated to study business at Georgetown University for three reasons‒ the core values of McDonough, the graduates that I know, and the professors that I know.

In my college searching I was looking for one in Georgia. I don't want to be too far from home but not too close. One reason I don't want to be too far away is because I don't want to be too far from my family. I want to be able to go back really quick if something happens. Then again I don't want to be so close because I want to learn how to live on my own. I don't want to get stuck in my hometown forever. It has to have a education program and has to be a 4- year school. I didn't want to start at one school and have to finish somewhere else. That would be too much money and moving for me. I want to start somewhere and finish at the same place. Lastly I was looking for one that was a public college. I don't want to be limited to the people

As I felt the snow crunch beneath my boots and snowflakes melt on my face, I was somehow not shivering. In fact, I wasn’t cold in the slightest. It was almost as if my freshly initiated love for Boston College warmed me from the inside out. From the moment I stepped foot on campus on that brisk February day, I knew that Boston College was where I belonged. After completing my tour and participating in an information session, I realized that, through its strong Jesuit education, Boston College would offer innumerable opportunities for me to grow both personally and intellectually.

There are many reasons I want to attend Montclair State University. First, I am completely in love with the location of your school because it’s only two hours away from my present residence. My main goal is to stay within my home state because it’s usually less expensive compared to admission to other out of state colleges. Sadly, I’m unable to afford a wider range of college tuitions due to my financial struggles. Luckily, I’m still looking forward to taking advantage of the opportunities offered at your University. I strongly believe that paying more, isn’t always getting more. When I researched Montclair State University, it proved to me that education can be inexpensive, but as effective as higher tuitioned schools.

Two years ago, I thought over potential post graduation plans while returning to school from Thanksgiving break, “So I’ll try to intern the summer before Senior year at JP Morgan, and then hopefully land an offer with them for a two year contract and after that go on to…” Suddenly the train stopped, and a soldier entered and sat across from me. A love for people and respect for our military motivated me to greet him, and we engaged in a moving conversation about his military service and my life as a student for the rest of the train ride. When we arrived in Washington, we exchanged goodbyes, and although I felt happy immediately after our conversation, I curiously felt an empty sadness when I returned to campus.

I could start this statement off by saying, that "I've always wanted to attend Boston University." or "Ever since I was a kid I've always took my education seriously ..." but the truth is ever since I was a kid, I never understood the importance of my education. - In fact, I did not quite know the importance of anything. When I was in second grade, I lost my father in a car accident; I lived with practically everyone in my family. I was always the quiet good kid in second grade, but after that, everything took a turn for both better and for worse. I became the typical fifth grade class clown, the fourth grade bully, and the third grader whose second home was inside of the principal's office. I enjoyed the attention my peers gave me when I

I chose to apply to Boston University based on two main reasons: what I can get from Boston University’s undergraduate program and what I can give in return. I was born in a country where air pollution level increases significantly each year. As a result I have developed an allergy to the polluted air and often have a problem to get out of my house, especially during the winter. I believe that the place where Boston University exists is an invaluable home for me to live, not to mention the beautiful view of nature.

Young, ambitious women from all over the country participated in this program, full of innovative classes and discussions about business, which were lead by Kelley professors. The experience on IU’s campus was unforgettable and is one of the main reasons I hope to attend IU. If admitted into IU, I hope to receive direct admission into Kelley School of Business and double-major in Business and International Relations, and minor in Spanish. I plan on studying abroad and continuing studying foreign languages to increase my understanding of international cultures. I value Kelley’s method of education that forces its students to be eclectic through its innovative I-Core program that focuses on four different perspectives of business: Finance, Management, Marketing, and Operations. One of my goals while on campus is to live in the Kelley Living Learning Center so I can meet with people with similar passions for business, as well as learn to network amongst my peers. My main academic goals at IU would be to enroll in the Hutton Honors College, Kelley Honors programs, and Kelley’s Women in Business program. As a woman, I understand that power isn’t given to you, you must work for it, and Kelley embodies