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National Honor Society Application Essay

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Qualifying for National Honors Society is a great honor and is the apotheosis of my highschool career. As a highschool student in arduous honors classes, I am faced with challenges on a daily basis that might discourage me from achieving my goals in life. Because high school can be rigorous and stressful at times, I have realized how these hindrances should be the reason for me to persevere towards greatness and to learn who I truly am. A National Honor Society member showcases leadership, service, exemplifies positive character, and an outstanding academic excellence at the same time. I believe that I display these characteristics, and would be an asset to the organization . Leadership is a vital characteristic to acquire. When I was living in the Philippines, I became the breadwinner of the family at a very young age. Philippines is a developing country compared to the United States of America. Experiencing hardships as an adolescent opened my eyes to delegate my responsibility to take charge in helping my family earn money in order to avail food for the day. Furthermore, I was a former member of the Student Council, a current member of Future Business Leaders of Tomorrow, and Spanish Club, which are clubs that exemplifies desirable qualities of students, encourages student to delegate responsibilities, and promote positive atmosphere. …show more content…

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