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Financial Advisor Personal Statement

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5 years from now, I hope to be a financial advisor, working for the top finance/accounting company. One way I can achieve that goal is to get accepted to the University of Florida. University of Florida has been a dream school ever since I was little. Becoming a financial advisor has been a dream since my freshman year of high school when I went to a career fair a school. I don’t want to become of a Gator just because of the name or because my brother and mom went there, I want to be a Gator mainly because of the rigorous business program they have. To get accepted into the business school means my application has to stand out. Leadership position, community involvement, the amount of AP classes taken and GPA should be counted as majority of my application and not just my ACT and SAT score.
In order to become a financial advisor, I have to be an “independent, trustworthy person” because often times, I will be working with my clients and their money and they are going to have to trust me. I have obtained my independence by being involved in my church and other community organizations. In my church, I …show more content…

Becoming a financial advisor will be a challenge but not impossible because of my demanding high school schedule that I have maintain with a cumulative GPA of 3.7. I maintained that GPA by studying hard, managing my social, academic, and sports life all together. Numerous AP and honors classes has shaped my ability to work under pressure and survive rigorous curriculum. Being certified in five programs have demonstrated a range in my academic abilities. I also had the opportunity to gain some insight in the business field because of a summer intern. I learned computer application, such as QuickBooks and also acquired the skills to conduct payroll. Learning how to work in QuickBooks and conducting payroll has open my perspective of the jobs of a financial

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