College Admissions Essay: Going To College

When most people think about college, the thought money is one of the many things that come to mind. Money is one of the biggest deciding factors in whether a person can go to college. Money has always been something my family has worried about. With my family’s financial situation, my “American Dream” of going to college is only an option if I was willing to work for it. Due to my financial circumstances, this scholarship will play a crucial to continue my education at Simpson. Since high school, my family has encountered numerous medical problems that have put financial strains on my family. A series of unfortunate hospital visits has cost my family and I a lot of money. I have had multiple surgeries over the past two years that have required extensive rehab. My mother and my grandma also spent some time in the hospital this last spring because my mom was sick with crohn’s disease and my grandmother had serious heart problems. Hospital bills are something my
My financial hardships have required me to work hard as a student. By maintaining a high GPA, I have relieved some of my financial burdens with grants and scholarships, but I continue to work hard and take every opportunity that helps me further my college education. With my family’s past and current financial situations, college is only an option if put in the extra time to make it work. Full time jobs during the summer and part time during the school year have helped with my financial burden along with grants and scholarships, but even then, I am still looking at making monthly payment plans and taking out loans to help pay for college each year. I would greatly appreciate the help this scholarship could lend me, and I will continue to work hard in the classroom because it’s what I believe