College Essay Final

UNLV

Write an essay describing a person or event that had a significant impact in defining your scholarly, professional and personal goals. 

"Mo-town on three. Mo-town on three. One, two, three... Mo-Town!" Walking off the wrestling mat, sweat dripping off my face, I grabbed my water and my running shoes. As my body ached, I slowly walked to the boys locker room, barely feel my legs. Inching to the bench, near my locker, I wiped the sweat off my face with my soaked shirt. I attempt to sit down, my hamstrings ache in pain.

Looking down at my feet, I reminisce on today's practice. I reviewed what I learned, what I need to work on, and think of what I should do to improve. As I do so, the nightmare that's been haunting me for the longest time, jumps back into my head: The disappointment of last season's JV OIA Championship. 

Coming out of Eastern Divisional Championship as 2nd place at 140 lbs, I thought JV OIA's was in the bag. As they called my name to go to the front table, I looked at my opponent. A Waianae wrestler. He came 2nd in the Western Division, so I knew he was going to be difficult. I jumped up and down, warming up in my C.A.M.O.G.A jacket. I put the green sleeve on my write ankle, putting my right foot on the line, bending my knees, butt down in my stance. The referee tells us to shake hands. *whistle blows* I used heavy hands on his head. Waiting for a an opening, I shot a low single leg on his left ankle. As he tried to counterattack, I circled my feet to my right and limped my arm scoring the first 2 points. A takedown. I put my right leg in between his legs, looking for a leg ride. Getting too hyped on the mat, I didn't put any pressure on my opponent. Therefore he was able to reverse me and score 2 points. Score tied 2-2. I tried to escape, but he didn't do what I did. He put pressure on my legs, and pinned me in the 2nd period of the match.

I lost total confidence in myself. I messed up. I then lost my constellation match. My prediction didn't come true, not even making it to the second day of the tournament. Not placing in JV OIA championships has been haunting me ever since. I thought I wasn't good enough, I totally lost all confidence. But looking back at the day, I made a promise to myself. I made a promise to train harder, get better, get faster, and get stronger to redeem myself from that lost. "You only can better, never worse," Coach Darren always said. I agreed with him and will live up to my promise.

College Essay Draft

UNLV
Write an essay describing a person or event that had a significant impact in defining your scholarly, professional and personal goals. 

"Mo-town on three. Mo-town on three. One, two, three... Mo-Town!" Walking off the wrestling mat, sweat dripping off my face, I grabbed my water and my running shoes. As my body ached, I slowly walked to the boys locker room, I barely can feel my legs. Inching to the bench, near my locker, I wiped the sweat off my face with my soaked shirt that I used for practice. I attempt to sit down, my hamstrings ache in pain.

Looking down at my feet, I reminisce on today's practice. I reviewed what I learned, what I need to work on, and think of what I should do to improve. As I do so, the nightmare that's been haunting me for the longest time, jumps back into my head. The disappointment of last season's JV OIA Championship. Coming out of Eastern Divisional Championship as 2nd place at 140 lbs. I thought JV OIA's was in the bag. But my prediction didn't come true, not even making it to the second day of the tournament.

Not placing in  JV OIA championships has been haunting me ever since. I thought I wasn't good enough, I totally lost all confidence. But looking back at the day, I made a promise to myself. I made a promise to train harder, get better, get faster, and get stronger to redeem myself from that lost. "You only can better, never worse." Coach Darren always said. I agreed with him and will live up to my promise.

Training 

Vocab Olympics

In the picture with the military man and children we would describe it as a moment for when the children were awaiting their father's arrival. They waited for their father for eight grueling months. They were wondering when their father would come back. day in and day out they would constantly whine to their mother, "when is daddy coming home?" After eight long months, it finally happened, their father was coming home on a Pelican AC2. This man nervous to see his humble aboud and all the things he had last seen before his deployment stepped off the plane to get his luggage from the carrier which it was on, he took a brief second to exit and see his family once again.

It's 3 AM. Michelle woke up from her slumber, She hears leaves crumbling outside her . She wouldn't think of an intruder who would invade a mansion in Beverly Hills with top of the line security. She pulls out her lefty Lucy underneath her bed for her own protection. She creeps down the stairs to see a masculine figure awaiting her in the darkness as she reached the end of the stairs. She aims lefty Lucy at the man's leg to not be a fatal shot, she then holds it up to her right eye to make the shot, and pulls.

The last day of London Summer Olympics of 2012, it was the last quarter of the last game. The game was beach volleyball and it was between USA and Micronesia. Micronesia had 1st serve, It was brought up and didn't even make it to the net. The last spike at the end made by USA in the end was a crucial game-winning point that amazed the crowd but at the same time wasn't surprising seeing how USA won yet again in the Olympics. Regina and Tina, the twins that always dreamed of this day, jumped up and down out of joy.

3 College Essay Prompts

UH MANOA

1. Community or Volunteer Service—– Complete an essay describing what activities you participated in (i.e. any activities including volunteer, leadership, membership and community services in social, school or community organizations which demonstrate your willingness to give back or contribute to your community).
2. Commitment to Heath Care—Complete an essay describing what activities related to Health Care that you participated in (i.e. demonstrated commitment to health care, volunteer work, employment in health services, enrolled in a degree program in any area of health fields; career goals and plans in the health care field regardless of area of study; how you intend to impact the health of your community in the State of Hawai‘i.)
3. 442nd Veterans Endowed Scholarship—Complete an essay describing the role of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team of the United States Army in World War II and their legacy.

UCLA

Freshmen Application prompt

Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS

Write an essay describing a person or event that had a significant impact in defining your scholarly, professional and personal goals. Your essay should also describe what part the Honors College plays in achieving these goals

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