Q: Why do you think you should be admitted into NHS? (Ik it sounds a little cocky but I was not let in last year because of my aspergers)
There are few people in the world that understand me. There are some that say I am too quiet to be a leader, too aloof to be honorable, or too immature to be taken seriously. These people simply do not understand who I am. Last year, the fact that I have Asperger’s Syndrome came up in some of the discussions about whether or not I should be admitted National Honors Society. When I read this in one of my parent’s emails, it caused me to do a great deal of soul-searching. What is wrong with me? Why is Asperger’s Syndrome such a big issue? However, since then I have realized that true happiness lies in being yourself and ignoring the negativity that surrounds you. My days are busy volunteering at Giant Steps, playing football, doing schoolwork, and hanging out with friends. I have no time to worry about what people think about me, especially people that do not know me. While Asperger’s Syndrome is the reason for some of my quietness or “immaturity”, I would not have life any other way. One of the people that does know me states that: “Brendan has renewed my trust that there are young people that are willing to step up and grasp the opportunity of achieving goals and at the same time appreciating the sacrifice they need to make to be successful.” While I would be thrilled to achieve this honor (and am very qualified to do so), if it does not happen for a second time, it does not define me at all.
If you weren’t let in because of Asperger’s you may be able to file a lawsuit for discrimination.
^^ Exactly what I was thinking. They cannot reject you just based on the fact that you have AS. There was another reason why.
They didn’t let you in because of your Asperger’s? That’s terrible! Definitely a case of discrimination. If they do it again, you should talk to the principle/ superintendent personally to see if there’s anything they can do.
Your essay sounds good to me. Mine was really awful, and I still got in. You should be just fine.