<p>So first off, sorry if there are already topics like this floating around on CC. I’ve looked reasonably far back in the forum’s pages with no luck and figured I should just go ahead with posting.</p>
<p>I’m applying to the QuestBridge College Match program this fall and have a relatively good idea of the prompts I’ll be given. One of which asks for a significant experience, accomplishment, ethical dilemma, or risk that I’ve taken. My question: would writing about a risk that didn’t turn out in my favor reflect negatively on the rest of my application?</p>
<p>I’m part of my school’s Mock Trial program that, before my sophomore year, had a history of perennial state championships. The Seniors of 2009 that lead the team, however, were indifferent and more interested in socializing than practicing. No Seniors were on the team last year, and as a result myself and a close friend of mine became Co-Captains of the youngest team in the program’s history (save for when it first started). Basically we had the responsibility of reviving the program’s record of state championships and, in the end, failed.</p>
<p>Mock Trial is the only EC I have participated in since Freshman year, and despite a bunch of suggestions for me to simply quit, I’ve stuck with it and plan on trying again next year. Although my intentions are to show my determination and ability to commit to an activity as a student, is it too risky to admit that I failed to accomplish what was expected of me? Thanks in advance.</p>