Academically, I demonstrate my desire to seek out challenges and to persevere through college-level classes. Most teenagers are driven to perform the minimal amount of work as possible, especially in school, but I take it a step further and dedicate myself to my studies immensely, wholeheartedly. I find comfort in knowing that I am grasping the concept to the best of my ability, rather than just finishing the homework to manage an A-grade. In social environments, my perseverance doesn’t...

Academically, I demonstrate my desire to seek out challenges and to persevere through college-level classes. In social environments, that doesn’t change; I try my best to find things that would allow me to make a difference and make me grow for the better. I find that in volunteering, because helping other people who are not as fortunate is a rewarding feeling that nothing else can give me. I am no stranger to adversity, however, as I am the eldest...

In my essays, I talk about a variety of aspects that I hope will differentiate myself from other students applying to the same school. I work hard towards things that I want, and I reflect that perseverance in volunteer activities that I mention. Having examples to support your claims will REALLY make your essay(s) stand out, no matter what the purpose of the essay is; even writing an essay for a class, you will need some sort of evidence...

Be able to say that you can self-direct, lead, and be an entrepreneur; hold a clothing drive at your school, or pretty much...

Listening to the acapella groups (Mind the Gap, Divisi, and/or...

Internships, volunteering, and visiting the library and checking out books to read up...

Get recommendations approximately mid-senior...

I chose the college I am currently attending as I appreciate the immense dedication to the environment that it demonstrates, the...