Super Woman

I would first like to thank you for taking the time out to learn more about me. My name is ....; I am an 18 year old African American female who has a desire to attend college. I recognize that most applications only look at the GPA and ACT score. I have been taught to always take ownership of my shortcomings. I am not a strong test taker and during my junior year of high school I was not motivated. I guess you could say I was trying to “find” myself. When I finished my junior years of high school, and I saw my semester grades I felt like a light came on in my mind. Looking at my grades it appears that I am a poorly motivated student without any desire for success. This could not be further from the truth.

I am capable of much more than what my transcript and ACT score show. I love reading books and participating in extracurricular activities. I played basketball for four years and participated on the volleyball and track teams as well. I love learning about math and enjoy the challenges that Algebra and Geometry present. I am asking your admissions committee to look at my 7th semester grades as a true indicator of my potential. Since the summer of 2011 I began working a Walgreens. Working has allowed me to learn more about the value positive and effective communication as well as the challenges life can and will bring without a college degree. This last semester I worked 16 hours per week, played on the basketball team and attended Saturday school. While doing these things I maintained A’s, B’s and one C. I hope that your committee can recognize that I am capable and growing into a young adult. I am continuing to work on my academic skills by reading and getting help from my teachers. I plan to take a class over the summer to help prepare me for college. I am looking forward to the next phase of my life and I am hopeful that your university will take a chance on me.

I plan to pursue a degree in the social work field. I

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