this isss…essay number 1 i believe.
question: something about preparing for college.
Lacking motivation after 8th grade, I lost ambition to succeed academically. My priorities were socializing and associating with the wrong crowd. I never realized that diligence and hard work would be rewarding until I stumbled into journalism.
The first issue of the newspaper proved to be extremely hectic. As deadline approached, once composed, calm editors transformed into frantic creatures rushing to complete articles and finish layouts. Initially, the idea of investing that much time and effort into the newspaper was ludicrous to me. I couldnt grasp the importance of a school newspaper, nor appreciate the hard work that went into one. Until I witnessed the final result stacked neatly at our schools doorstep, did I realize the magnitude it possessed and what it conveyed to the students and community.
That was four years ago, and since then, Ive earned the position as head sports editor. With constant, encroaching deadlines, I had to always be on task. Every article I wrote had to be accurate and precise; everything I did had to be perfect. The newspaper staff inspired me to care about my school, community, and writing. My newspaper experience and the thrill of writing and publishing completely revitalized my drive for success.
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BOOYAH. FINISHED MY FINAL ESSAY
193 words/OPEN ENDED
Through all the accomplishments Ive achieved in recent years; the heartbreaking shortcomings Ive experienced, I can truthfully say Ive grown into a much wiser, capable human being. This, in part, is thanks to the indispensable education I received in high school. However, I view education as a learning experience both inside and outside the classroom. Facts I learned from textbooks and teachers helped me achieve As in tests, but the invaluable lessons I discovered while servicing the community, joining numerous clubs, student government, volunteering at convalescent homes, and even writing for the newspaper; these are the dominating experiences that built the character and virtues I posses today.
I understand that academics are important, but Ive also grown to appreciate the value of experience and community. I wholeheartedly love helping people. Playing bingo with a senior citizen as her eyes gleam and excitedly yells, bingo! brought me more satisfaction than any grade could. I find no fault in valuing the human experience. Im proud of the time and dedication Ive shown in my commitments. With this same tenacity, I plan on investing further time into academics, and ultimately, become a well-rounded member of society.
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