At first, I was extremely hesitant to write about this prompt, as well as sending it into the schools of which I am applying to. It is somewhat peculiar. Why would a college want to know about my failures? If anything, I would assume that the admissions office would only want to hear about the best qualities of a student. However, nobody is perfect and discussing only the positive attributes would not be a genuine representation of my life. What is failure? Can we truly define what is considered failing and what is considered to be successful? Failure is an eclectic term and has various connotations depending on the individual who experiences it. One's ultimate defeat could be equivalent to another’s accomplishment, or vice versa. The decisions …show more content…
No one else made these decisions for me and I take full responsibility. I ultimately set myself up for my own failure. After seeing first hand how destructive this was and how it would later on take a bigger toll in my life, I realized a transformation needed to be made. I've learned that if you believe in yourself and have the determination to triumph, it is never too late to change your life for the better. No, I am not your stereotypical Asian. I do not get straight A’s nor have perfect SAT scores. I am not apart of the math club nor the debate team. Whether if I am perceived as inadequate to the expectations of a college or not, there is nothing morally corrupt with the fact that I am not a flawless student. I am much more than the letters that appear on a report card or the numbers that appear on a standardized test, and I know I have much more to offer. I transitioned from being a phantom to juggling two jobs, while attending school. Today, I have never been more focused on my goals and aspirations. No one is perfect. We all make mistakes and have disappointments, but this does not mean that we are predisposed to continuous failure. It is the manner in which we confront these adversities that determine our