High School Admission Essay

Soccer, or football as it's known in many parts of the world, has a unique way of bringing people together. It's a sport that transcends borders, languages, and cultures. For me, soccer has been an integral part of my life, and there's one moment that changed everything. This moment wasn't just about winning a game or scoring a goal. It was about discovering my passion for soccer, overcoming setbacks, and achieving success on and off the field.

Everything was going well until I faced my first real incident my junior year. Our team was successful during the last couple years, however it was not without sacrifice. Practices were long and grueling and our bodies were pushed to their physical limit, but the cheer of the crowd and the glowing feeling of winning made it all worth it. It turns out however, that the aches and pains of practice were not the only sacrifice to be

This made it very easy for me to relate to the kids who struggled and possessed very little athletic ability. We began forming bonds as the season went on and our team became more and more connected. Through

With the encouragement of my dad, we decided that it was time for me to move to a team that would face better competition and have players of a similar mindset to myself. In the beginning of 8th grade, I had moved to my first club team after being on a town travel team for four years. While this was the right move for me, it was definitely a shock for me to realize that I was no longer the best on my team. I struggled through multiple winter training and conditioning workouts before the season had begun, though I tried to remind myself that this was only helping me in the end. When the first game of the summer season arrived, I was somewhat surprised to find that I was not in the starting lineup or in the field.

During my senior year, there was a new sport being introduce to my school. The ladies’ soccer coach, Mrs. Taft decided to start a cross country team. I knew this was nothing compared to my evening jogs at home, so I was not so sure if I was willing to try out for the team. I knew a majority of the soccer players would participate, and I knew I did not have as much potential as they did.

I have been surrounded by books all my life, that makes me one of the lucky ones as I developed an appreciation for books, information, and stories at an early age. Birthdays, Christmas, every holiday was an excuse for my grandfather or another relative to give me a book. My room contained multiple book shelves that needed frequent weeding, due to the lack of space for newer arrivals. I believed, due to my love of reading, that I was meant to become a writer, and some writing awards in my high school years supported that. However, four years of getting my Bachelor degree in English (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) only taught me that I love books and that I am an excellent tutor to my peers and children.

Ever since grade school, I was passionate about working in the field of medicine, and science. I enjoyed anatomy, medical spelling and terminology, and reading about the healthcare industry. Because of my passion for healthcare, I decided to to attend Health Sciences High. There, I was given the best opportunities, such as, medical internships and college health courses. My plans and goals had turned me into a mature young adult.

Isabella, one of the most lively young girls I have ever met, told me that it was “a sad day I left [when the season ended]” and whispered to a new cheerleader “She[me] is the best.” as I was introducing myself to her. Emily, a girl with such a bubbly and outgoing personality, was eager for me to see her newly improved cartwheel she had been working on for months. It was a humbling feeling to know that I was able to make such an impact that they were counting down the days to when they could see me again. My entire athletic identity has been formed by strong leaders and their omnipresence in my life is what made my decision to begin coaching the best one I’ve ever made.

When looking at colleges, I seek to find a institution that can help me grow in three specific areas to achieve my educational goals. If I can gain a solid foundation in general knowledge, an ever-increasing ability to critically think, and a well-rounded capacity to interact with and administer computer systems, I will become both prepared and uniquely qualified as I work towards my immediate goal of earning a computer related degree. Both the knowledge and the degree will serve me well as I go on to become an employee entering the highly competitive technology workforce. My interest in computers began as a middle school student.

It flowed; there was a deeper meaning behind it. It was my first well thought out essay, not just a rambling story; it had real structure to it. I was awestruck that I actually was able to, for the first time, write a decent essay, and know where to begin. I knew even if I didn’t pass, it was an essay I could be proud

Middle school is a challenging time in the life of any individual, but this was especially so for me as I moved to the United States from India at the age of twelve. Although it was difficult at first adjusting to not only a new education system, but also an entirely new culture, this experience has taught me to integrate new information in a way that enables me to adapt and succeed when faced with challenges. Furthermore, I belong to a region in India that was colonized by the Portuguese and thus, I am Roman Catholic by religion and Indian by nationality. Hence, diversity has been a constant theme in my life, which was further enhanced by my exposure to people of various nationalities, races, religions, etc.

Initially, my mind was set to join the soccer team. However, I found out there weren’t any openings available. The only team that had an opening was The Cross Country Team. I was terrified…my parents encouraged me to join as there wasn’t an option not to.

After highschool, I plan to attend college, I’m not sure where yet, or what exactly I am going to go for. I have learned that money doesn 't buy happiness. I will be in a career that I love first, that I enjoy going to everyday of my life, and one that I can make an impact on this world for the better. School is a key component in my road map for life, because it gets me to my end

At the time I did not have any plans for college and was uncertain on what I wanted to do with my life after high school. I honestly hated school and just wanted to get it over with. However, that first year in choir changed everything. For the first time in my life I discovered something I truly loved to do and with that came an unquenching desire to want to get better and better; to be the best I

While my classmates soaked in complacency, I yearned for greatness. Fast forward to senior year and my life has been lavished with practices, weightlifting, agility training, tournaments, and games 52 weeks a year- my freshman dream as a reality. I became always “available” to get my name out in the volleyball world, sacrificing my time with friends and family as a consequence. Eventually, I reached a point where I lost my identity and my medals no longer made me proud of how far I came.