Determination is a quality that everyone can start, but not everyone has the guts to keep it. All my years in school have been compromised of determination and dedication. I strive for the best because I know that being average is not always the most rewarding category in modern day society. Sometimes though, a small part of me believes that if I was average, maybe I would have an easier life. I often feel pressured to be at the top...

No matter what I believe in or what I do, I do it for me. I do it for my future. This year, I stumbled upon a mind-changing situation that affected my perspective on my decisions. I received an all paid trip to visit a college campus as a part of the Fly In program offered at Godinez Fundamental High School. My mother was supportive, while my father was against it. However, after stressful weeks of vacillating decisions and long...

My community is my second family. It consists of my family and school. A community shapes those within it, just as those within it shape and define the community. The people around me allow me to gain various perspectives on different issues surrounding the idea of achieving a future career. My community has given me a glimpse into the future and it has shaped my dreams about what I will accomplish in life. My short-term goals include going to college...

To be honest, I mainly focused all my attention on my Common App Essay, which is number one on the previous section. I really wanted to attend a private university out-of-state. My other two essays were for California schools (UCs), but I guess they were enough to get me in. I would say that these essays need to be revised A LOT. Spend as much time as you can with these because they can really affect your chances. Same with...

Seriously look up scholarships! You do...

I went based off variety of majors offered...

Get involved! Do not slack off junior and senior years! It...

Now that I am here at UCI, I am a...

Considering UCIrvine is a very large school, you can...

I would make sure I had not missed any deadlines. Deadlines are detrimental...

I ultimately chose this school based off the amount of financial aid I was offered. However, my dream was always to go out...

I probably declined other schools due...