Personal Statement American actress, singer, and activist Eartha Kitt once said, “I am learning all the time. The tombstone will be my diploma.” This quote resonates with me because ever since my early childhood, I’ve valued and sought opportunities to acquire knowledge. A large contributor to this esteem for learning was my mother, who taught me to read before I attended preschool and encouraged my interest in books, educational media, and the importance of learning. These focal points influenced how I acquired information and conducted myself in learning environments. From middle school, into high school, and throughout my college career, I have carried this foundation in combination with my strengths of strategy, intellection, and individualization. …show more content…
As a middle school student and high school student, I often optimized the amount of time I had to spend on my studies. This involved taking detailed notes, doing homework during the breaks between classes, and (in middle school) even using a portion of my recess to complete work. By paying close attention to what concepts the teachers emphasized and the patterns that emerged in my classes, I minimized the amount of work I was responsible for outside of class. When I graduated from high school as salutatorian with a GPA of 3.6, I realized these actions allowed me to balance my academic success, student government, dance-committee, volleyball, and drama club responsibilities without neglecting any of my roles. These abilities would prove helpful in college, but the application had to change drastically, due to the change in intensity of the coursework. This allowed me to notice other