The process of preparing for college is an arduous process. College is an instrument used to have a successful life. However, getting into college is difficult. The competition for college admittance is extremely high. Most students do not take the necessary actions to ensure their admittance. Consequently, many students do not get attend their ideal college. Therefore, I have taken steps to make certain that I attend the college of my choice, By taking care of my class ranking, actively participating in school functions, and researching my intended degree, I have set myself up to attend the college of my choice.
Firstly, I secured myself in the top six percent in my class. In the state of Texas, all public universities automatically accept all students ranking in the top ten percent with the exception of the University of Texas, who automatically accept the top eight percent. In order to make the top ten percent, I took as many weighted classes as I could. I began my eighth grade year by taking algebra a year ahead of the majority of my classmates. In doing so, I
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allowed myself to begin taking weighted math classes as Freshman. Whereas, most students could only being taking weighted math classes as Sophomores. English honors was another course I began taking as soon as it was offered. However, by the end of my Sophomore year, I was ranked ninth in my class which was not enough to put me in an automatic acceptance position to all universities. As a result, I took Accounting One my Junior year. This course was an elective course that was weighted, and it was necessary to take if I were going to enhance my class rank. As a result, I increased my rank to the sixth percent and was now eligible for automatic acceptance to any public college in Texas. Besides increasing my class rank, I also increased the amount of school activities I participated in. Most universities accept students based off of extracurricular success, as well as curricular success. In order to reach extracurricular success, I joined as many organizations as I could as Freshman. Beta Club was one of these organizations. In Beta Club I not only competed in academics, but I also gained community service hours which is appealing to universities. FCCLA is another organization in which I gained recognition for community service. Furthermore, extracurricular organizations showed universities that I could compete on a large scale. In FCCLA, I advanced my STAR event group, sports nutrition, to the state finals. Which paired with my simultaneous advancement to the state meet for powerlifting showed universities how I diverse I was. Because diversity is attractive to universities, I did just as many sporting events as I did academic events. In fact, I excelled in both sports and academics. For example, I was awarded All-District First Team Offensive and Defensive Lineman, while I also placed fourth in the TMSCA State Meet for science. Because I received these awards, I made myself an asset to universities. Therefore, I was more likely to be admitted by universities. Lastly, I spent much time researching my intended degree, chemical engineering.
The first step, in deciding my degree, was determining which degree I would pursue. As a way to determine my degree, I took the SAT, which informed me of my aptitudes. I learned that I had a very high understanding of mathematics and critical reading. After figuring out my skills, I began researching degrees that were complimented by my talents. The degree that best fit my skills and the high income that I wished to obtain was chemical engineering. Next, I researched the universities with the best engineering departments. Resultantly, I narrowed down the colleges in which I was going to apply to. My top three choices were Texas A&M University, the University of Texas, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Deciding my degree and college educated me in how I had to perform in and out of the classroom to attend these
colleges. In conclusion, admittance into college has many requirements. I had to secure my class rank, and improve my grades to an advanced level, in order to be desirable to colleges. In addition, I had to apply myself outside classroom to prove my diverseness to universities. Finally, I had to decide upon my degree and college that I wished to attend. Entry into college is difficult; however, by going through process to attend good universities I set myself up for a prosperous life.
Every year there are thousands of students planning and tracking their goals. Seniors in high school are faced with the tough challenge, while the Juniors are left to worry another year. Finally, the point comes a student’s life where they must make one of the most important decisions in their educational lifetime. That choice is, which college to attend, and it is a very scrutinous process. Two of such colleges are the University of Iowa and St. Ambrose University, and although similarities like majors and minors are evident, there are many other differences including student life.
Coming to college as an adult, we have many expectations and preconceptions of what college will or will not be. The expectations we have can influence our college life for the better or the worse. My experience since starting college has been an interesting one. People have misconceptions about college because they do not know what to expect. After doing some research, I have concluded that there are three major factors that are often misunderstood about college life. The first is the financial aspect of college. Second, is the relationship between the professors and students. Third is time management. These three factors play an important role in why people are afraid to go down the path to college.
Probably the most important turning point in my life happened in 1992. At this time, I was eight years old and living in Williamsport Pennsylvania. My dad had a well-paying job at Anchor Darling Valve Company, I was attending a parochial school and I thought life was just great. At the time we lived in a large four-story house with a separate three-story garage and an acre of forest for a backyard. I had a ten-speed bicycle and I would often go bicycling with my friends at the nearby cemetery. No-one ever objected to this, in fact people would often have picnics at the top of this hill at the cemetery. I guess the only things I ever complained about were the constant music lessons and practice sessions my parents subjected me to.
When the horsehair is one millimeter over the A string is when I wonder if my cue has been strong enough. It is too late, however, to turn back. I have started the quartet, and with the ictus of my violin's scroll, the sound is released. The first seconds of connection between horsehair and metal string are the most important. I concentrate on controlling my right index finger as every inconsistency in the fluidity of my hand magnifies itself in my ears. Under my chin the wood begins the vibration that lets me know I am connected to the sound. Only I can hear the secret nervous bounce of my bow as I speed up my right forearm and the impurities in my contact with the string that are masked by the distance between my first violin chair and the first row of audience. The imperfection is what I love. Only one note has passed, but as I relax my shoulder for the reversal of my bow, I strive to make the next one more beautiful. There is a never-ending series of notes. At the conclusion of this phrase, the downbeat brings the capital letter of a new sentence. At the end of this movement, there is another.
College success has become a most desirable goal. However, many students struggle through college. In fact, according to the Website Ask.com, approximately 15 percent of college students receive a degree. Because I’m willing to earn a degree like many other successful students, I find that college is the stepping stone to my dream goals. I know that college is difficult, but I realize that attaining my dream of a college education will require me to understand the benefits of what I’m learning, to prepare for obstacles, to seek advice, and to create effective and reasonable strategies will help me achieve my goals.
Educational achievements are the part of the success in one’s life. College is the platforms to show ability and to expose knowing the world. As a part of getting in the college education, I am getting prepared since last twelve years to explore the challenges by avoiding procrastination and getting passionate about things I like and are helpful with the part of the college education. I am challenging myself by taking a broad range of classes in the beginning.
Going back to school at 30 is not the same as going back to school at 20, especially when you’re a single parent with an established career. Returning to school never left my mind throughout the years, I received my associates seven years ago and between then and now a lot had changed. So many questions I asked myself; do I have the time, who can help watch my daughter, can I juggle another load, etc. I answered every one of my questions; unfortunately I gave myself excuses instead. The decision going back to school was overwhelming because it was taking up another full time job; making it a priority and possibly putting in overtime to study and do homework.
According to educationnext.org ,"Between 1978- 2008 the single parent graduation rate went form 4% - 12% . As for a two parent household the graduation rate for then went from 12% - 38%." So consequently children in a single parent home are having much more difficulty in homes with both parents.
Today is the big day, the day I move from my house to a college dorm room. I knew after the first day after I graduated, I felt like I was ready to be on my own. You ever get that feeling that they say you get when you graduate. You feel as if the world is yours and all you want to do is explore and do everything you dreamed of. As the days count down to go to college I forget that college really is not free.
My course in EN100 this fall semester of the 2015 year was a person growth experience in both my life outside of school as well as my growth in school. I’ve learned all too much in the months of being in the course. I do believe all while I’ve gained a lot of skills in the course I’ve also learned of areas that are lacking. I began the semester as a raw student with high potential given the appropriate and adequate effort on my behalf. I knew a little about writing before I entered the class, however, the things that I didn’t know outweighed that of what I did know. For example I could write a paper well enough to get a B grade but I couldn’t write a paper higher than that because areas of organizing, thinking, fast writing all were areas that
Almost every person in the world has skills and hobbies, some of whom practice it for joy and others for living. Some people believe that not going to college will give a person more time to develop their skills. People back then used to develop and apply their skills and hobbies by involving in the work field in order to succeed; time have changed and this style of living almost don 't exist in our time. Taking about the majority, because college provide a degree, expands knowledge, and gives experience, people must go to college in order to succeed.
Through life there are good, bad, pleasant, horrible and magnificent moments. However, there are special situations that deserve to be notable because of its important influence and support. For instance, starting college is a critical decision for first generation students. Nonetheless, the mentality of students, expectations of loved ones and the beliefs of community are pivotal contributors to a monumental path.
Imagine one minute blazing hot about ninety-eight degrees to a cool calm breeze, that’s here in the Sunshine State. Seventeen years of living in this state has been an abundance of life changing events. It was my first day in junior high school, every dramatic parents crying with their son or daughter. Starting from the first day you have a load of classes like math, science, social studies, gym, and sadly reading. Ever since I started school reading hasn’t been my favorite. Thick paragraphs of words trying to create a meaning didn’t mean anything to me.
At the beginning of the fall 2016 semester, I was struggling to find my classes. Now, as this semester comes to an end, I am able to look back and reflect on all of the different experiences I have collected within the last few months. Since the beginning of the first semester of college, I have learned time management skills, the values of family, and the limits of my emotional state. All throughout high school, I was the honors student who never studied, did her homework twenty minutes before class, and somehow managed to maintain a GPA above a 3.8. My first month of college I decided to not take any chances, and I worked fully on doing my homework the day before it was due, and although I have yet to study, I still am going
My first experience going to college didn’t go as planned as my dreams of becoming a professional fell from grace when I couldn’t find my car. I have been to campus so many times before. The first time, in fact, was only to ask for information. Then; I had to come to take an English proficiency test since I didn’t go to school in the United States. Another day; I’ve come to show that I knew my numbers, not to mention to prove my residency in order to get in-state tuition. I have lost count how many times I have actually come to campus before classes even began.