College Admissions Essay: My High School Career

A wise man once told me, “Get all the education you can, because that is something no one can take away from you.” As the final chapter of my high school career is nearing an end, I cannot help but be grateful for the opportunities education has provided me with. I recall being four years old when I first commenced my education in America. I was very nervous not to know how to communicate with my teachers since I did not know English, however, I surpassed my fears in order to learn English and became one of the top readers in my 1st-grade class. With that being said, school has always been an important part of my life. I’ve managed to make my parents and myself proud by maintaining high grades, taking college courses, by being involved in Student

Thus, while I am attending South Plains, I aspire to engage in government, community, church, and environmental organizations. The reason for this being is that high school helped me discover what I am passionate about, so I want to continue to do what I love. Along with this, my other future plans are to major in finance and minor in accounting owing to the fact that I learned to love my accounting class in high school. I hope to earn internships so that I can work for an investment company one day to help people with their questions about their financial goals. Additionally, I intend to continue working at United Supermarkets in Littlefield until I can find a job at a bank. Following my graduation from South Plains, I plan to transfer over to Texas Tech, the University of Texas, or Saint Edwards

I have realized this statement to apply in my life. I truly believe my family is what pushes me to reach my goals. For example, I will be the first generation Juarez to attend a higher education, thus, I feel the need to set an admirable example for my brothers and cousins to follow. This scholarship will help my family out because we are all starting a new chapter of our lives in my household. For instance, my baby brother will be starting pre-k, along with my younger brother who will begin Junior High this fall. Thus, my parents will have to provide more supplies, equipment, and food for them. That being said, with me attending college as well, my parents will have more expenses. Therefore, this scholarship will benefit my family by helping them with all the expenses they are going to acquire. Overall, I have always strived to behave in a manner in which my parents will be proud of. My character can be described as someone who is hard working. I always give my all to everything I do, and I love meeting new people. I believe myself to be worthy of this scholarship because education is and will continue to be a very important part of my life. That being said, I will work diligently in school and outside of school to achieve my heart’s desire.