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College Admissions Essay: Why Do I Deserve This Scholarship?

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As a child growing up, my parents harbored the idea of me becoming a surgeon, or a dentist. For as long as I could remember they’ve always told me that “life sciences were the only majors that would contrive a solid job”. As a result, I majored in biology, which led to a miserable freshman year. In due time, I began following my own path, and focused on what I wanted to achieve for myself. Not only did my passion for psychology grow stronger, but I didn’t perceive school as a way please my parents anymore. I learned that as a student in order to reach your true potential, and be successful with what you’re doing, you should be content doing what you love. Ultimately, changing my major to psychology allowed me to feel as if I had a purpose again. …show more content…

I believe I deserve it, because I don’t plan on just passing college, I intend to exceed. When I dream, I envision myself graduating with honors, receiving my Bachelors in Psychology, and pushing all limits aside to move forward, and receive my Masters, and Doctors. I believe I deserve this scholarship, because I know the value of dedication. Reaching my ultimate goal will not be unchallenging, but I am always ready to put forth the extra effort needed to accomplish not only my goals for myself, but to surpass the minimum requirements for each course I intend to enroll

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