College Prompt:
College has always been controversial for me because while I am certain I will attend college, I am uncertain what degree I will pursue; but as of right now I plan to get a degree in math and science. I am considering applying to in-state schools including the Colorado School of Mines, the University of Northern Colorado, and the University of Colorado at Boulder. I am also contemplating applying to the University of Hawaii at Manoa and the University of California at Berkeley. Regardless of which college I attend, I intend to study abroad for at least two semesters to enrich my experiences and to make global connections. List organizations you are a member of and your leadership role in them. *
In high school there are a plethora of opportunities to get involved and become a leader, but it is harder to find something to take away from the organizations you join. I have personally struggled to fit in, and in an attempt to remediate this, I have joined several organizations. Through this process I have learned about leadership skills and discovered that I want to develop quintessential leadership qualities, which is something that I believe the Four Star Program could help me to achieve.
One place I have developed leadership skills is in my academics. I am ranked number one of 205 students in
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So far, I have helped to organize and lead two projects that have helped those in my community and beyond. Learning about leadership is one thing, but becoming a leader is something entirely different. In the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, I have taken the opportunity to practice leadership and have had direct involvement in the leadership process. Although I already have some experience with being a leader, I believe that one can never learn enough, and I hope to continue to expand my leadership skills and experience at Four