College Admissions Essay: A Career As A Student

While most people may focus on the academic side of a scholar, I feel there should be a much broader definition. I would define a scholar as an individual that is dedicated to their education, uses their God-given talents for the benefit of others, and pushes themself in all of their endeavors whether it is spiritual, physical, or mental. This would promote a much more well-rounded person. Placing more emphasis on an individual’s drive, ethics, and integrity in addition to their grades or test scores is important to being a scholar. I feel that this would promote utilizing what is being learned rather than simply taking a test over the material and forgetting it. My work both in and out of the classroom exemplifies many of the qualities of a traditional scholar as well as my own definition of a scholar. Following a more traditional definition of the word scholar, I am currently ranked
This is backed up by my test scores which include a composite score of 33 on the ACT. These facts alone do not make me a scholar however, I am a scholar because I have been able to work for and achieve my academic success while pursuing excellence in other areas of my life as well. I pushed myself to be a better leader by participating in programs such as Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership and American Legion Buckeye Boys State. Also, I lead and work with my peers in competitions such as academic challenge, science fair, and mock trial. In a more physical sense, I test my limits competing in varsity wrestling and football as well as weight lifting in my free time. Serving my community and school is another part of my life. In organizing a Stuff the Bus program, and tutoring during my