High School Personal Statements Samples For Students

Why I Want to Pursue a Career in Medicine, Why I Will Be an Asset to the College, and Further Information Including My Previous Accomplishments

I come from a family of doctors, so perhaps considering a career in medicine is a logical step for me. Having been raised in that family environment, I naturally became interested in medical matters. Looking back, I think that from an early age I dreamed of becoming a physician, although I have to admit that my interest intensified when my beloved Grandma was diagnosed with cancer and then underwent several surgical procedures as a consequence during the last 12 months. Thankfully she is now apparently free of the cancer. We all tend to take our everyday amenities and facilities for granted; it is only ...

Chemistry taught me the importance of perseverance and hard work. When I first started studying chemistry in High School, I thought it was difficult and incomprehensible. I was fortunate enough to have an excellent teacher who made me want to work hard at chemistry and showed me that once you had a good introduction to a field, everything was possible.

The discovery of chemistry taught me patience and discipline and the importance of hard work to accomplish a goal and it changed my life.

One of the life-changing lessons that chemistry gave me was the value of a good educator. A passionate teacher ...

Spirit, enthusiasm, individualism seem to rule the day in terms of qualities of today's youth, but the real diligence lies--as it always has--in one's work ethic. Before integrity became a buzz word among those seeking approval from their superiors, a man or woman's ability to stick to the job and his or her follow-through have long ruled the day. Not everyone can talk the talk of work ethic--not unless he or she has been through the long, difficult journey that develops the ethic itself. For any talent bestowed upon me, through any contribution I may have made or will make, my ...

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Pablo Picasso once quoted, “The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls”. Indeed, an art form, be it a painting, a sculpture, a movie, song, or a structure can be extremely rejuvenating to a patron’s mind and soul. I have been fascinated by the art of designing since my early childhood. I believe aesthetics and visuals are a crucial component of any entity as it helps personify the entity to a great extent. My passion and flair for designing earned me the prestigious task of editing and designing the yearbook at high school which I pulled off with great ...

As I was completing my last year in high school, I was called to the school principal's office. This meeting was to change my life forever. As I was leaving, the principal looked me in the eyes and said to me, "You will be a successful leader in the profession that you decide to choose." At the time, I was a confused teenager and didn't know what these words would truly mean to me. However, those words did make me think about the future and what I wanted to do with my life after my high school graduation. After weeks of ...

Personal statement - Law

I am an Asian woman with a goal of excelling in law school. I migrated to the United States at the age of 17. Because I want to combine logic, reason and the law in my career, the study of the law is my priority. I have worked very hard in my whole life to get to the current position. My goal is to attain the Chapman Dale. E. Fowler School of Law Merit Scholarship for 2016. In the short term, my plan is to apply my skills to become a competent patent law lawyer excelling in the law school.
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Gender and Women’s Studies is a field that I would like to pursue. Gender equality and women empowerment are things that I consider to be of great importance, especially since there’s still a gender gap even in the 21st century. I greatly admire my mother who is very supportive of me, and my many experiences in volunteer work and other group participations have shown me that women are capable of making important contributions in our society. As such, I would like to be instrumental in some way in the elimination of this gender gap.

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My intellectual love affair with chemistry and forensic science began in my high school years. I was lucky, during this formative period of my life, to have a series of excellent chemistry instructors and classes; my enthusiasm for chemistry grew throughout these years. I became more and more interested in the discipline; in my free time, I read chemistry books and learned the history of the subject. It was clear to me that I wanted to build a career out of this interest. After I graduated high school, I was accepted into the Abu Dhabi police force academy to complete a study ...

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I am NAME SURNAME from PRESENT CITY, PRESENT COUNTRY. My intended major for NAME OF PROGRAM in NAME OF COLLEGE will be mathematics.
I have always been motivated to good education as I belong to a well- educated family. During my study in high school I was more interested in pure science i.e. math, physics, and chemistry. But my favorite subject in schools days was mathematics and I used to like to solve complex and challenging problems in mathematics and puzzles. Inclination to this subject was originated when I was kid and I used to be guided by my ...

I was born in a small city of CITY which is located in a province of PROVINCE in China. I spent my childhood there being a happy and careless child until the age of 9. Around this time, the factory my father was working at was closed and all the agreements with employees were terminated. With each day it became harder for my dad to feed our family of NUMBER people. We were forced to move all over the region due to my dad’s work. I could not stand looking how my parents were working 60 hours per week in order ...

When I was still in kindergarten, my mom decided that it would be best for me to skip the last year; therefore I entered primary school earlier than my friends did. I have always been the youngest kid among my classmates. I used to be very lazy, I hated studying and I would cry every time my parents asked me to study. It was quite a shock to jump to primary school from kindergarten.
I had a tutor that would work with me in order to improve my learning skills, till the time I entered high school. Since then time, ...

The dominant reason behind why I’ve decided to undertake an MA in International Studies is because I see that the world is ceasing to be a localised experience for the bulk of its populous and is, instead, a global municipal which requires a unique set of skills and knowledge than has previously not been needed. My life’s goal is to try and make a difference in the world but, in order to be truly effective in this pursuit, I must first fully understand what the world needs and how best to meet those needs. Whilst studying for my undergraduate degree, I ...

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“Sasha, ihre fahrt ist hier.” At my teacher’s demand, I ran from my seat with such enthusiasm that I have never experienced before, and left behind everything I owned. I raced to the parent pick up line where my mother stood eagerly waiting to inform me of what she thought was good news. My parents were in military, so I spent most of my early life apart from them as they relocated every three years. This day was not only peculiar in that my mother came to pick me up, but it was the last Thursday I would ...

Since my childhood, I have always been curious about how things work and loved to create the new ones or make them work better. My father was a computer engineer in The Air Force, and I used to watch him working all the time. One of my most vivid childhood memories is when my father took me to his workplace. It was a massive data center of the Air Force, and I was so absorbed in watching giant supercomputers that I left the tour and got lost. According to my father, they were searching for me for hours, but ...

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Throughout my professional career, many people have asked me the same question, “What motivates you?” My answer always begins in the same way, “When I was growing up, I never truly experienced childhood, or what most people would consider a ‘normal’ teenage life.” Through a series of compounded decisions by my family, at six years old, I started taking care of my younger brother and mother when it became apparent that she was mentally unstable and could not lead our family. I continued to care for my brother day and night in our small one ...

Looking back through history, there are hundreds of impressive men and women who immediately spring to mind who have left their imprint on world culture: Sir Issac Newton, Leonardo DeVinci, Cleopatra, Mother Teresa, Abū al-QāsimMuḥammadibnʿAbdAllāh, and Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) to name only a few. Each of these admirable people had one thing in common: they had a teacher or teachers who educated them and inspired them to greatness. My goal is to become a teacher of this caliber.

I was born in Saudi Arabia in a family that understood the importance of education. My five siblings all hold ...

Throughout my life I have faced many challenges that took determination, perseverance, and discipline in order to overcome. During high school and throughout my undergraduate studies I dedicated myself to the ferocious sports of Kick Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts. Despite my successes that were built on hard work and devotion to self-restraint, unfortunately I suffered a traumatic injury to my knee and in the process shattered my patella, ruptured both the anterior cruciate and the medial collateral ligaments, and tore the cartilage of the meniscus. The recovery from this injury was brutal and I had to undergo four surgeries ...

I was born in 1983 and was raised in Saudi Arabia, which is my country of origin.I also graduated from high school there, earning as high as 87% in my overall grades. I really wanted to prove to my family that their efforts were not in vain. My family values a decent education; they are always supportive and they encouraged me and my two elder sisters to strive to fulfill our educational goals. From 2001 to 2005, soon after graduation, I successfully enrolled in the college of Arts and Education in Taif, Saudi Arabia. I finished a four-year undergraduate program in ...

I have always had an interest to pursue a career in the engineering field. From an early age, I knew that the field of engineering would be the perfect choice for my future studies. However, due to the fact that engineering is a wide field, I was often undecided on the branch of engineering that I wanted to pursue. As a child, I enjoyed dismantling my toys in an attempt to discover what they were made of. I would then try to re-assemble the parts. Later, in my teens, I discovered that I had a strong passion for maths and chemistry. These subjects were ...

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My intended major is mathematical economics. As a child, it was intriguing to see that some successful people made predictions about potential risks in the economy, and the predictions came true. This sparked my interest in mathematics and economics. I came to learn that Mathematics plays a significant role in economics; a role that has been increasing in importance as the years go by. Consequently, I have come to appreciate the fact that Mathematics is progressively important in regard to the expression as well as communication of concepts in economics. Today, activity in financial markets is generally governed by mathematical models. My ...

Academic challenges must be met with an open mind while remaining grounded in intense discipline and focus. Three and a half years ago I came to the United States hardly speaking any English. I enrolled in my local high school in New York City where I was exposed to many people of diverse backgrounds. Initially, school was very difficult. The difficulty of making friends in a new language is only exceeded by the struggle to learn chemistry in a new tongue. Despite this handicap, through dedication and perseverance I managed to learn a new language and prepare myself for future academic success.
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Describe the world you come from
I am a single child in my family because of this I got much attention from my parents. My parents took education seriously because they knew it was the only key to my success in the future. I have had a perfect attendance record since first grade except for missing classes for special occasions, sports and performances. I learned to the play the piano at the age of six, I practiced every day and this helped me in being determined as well as establishing a good work ethic. I attended Beaumont High School for 4 ...

Each individual is unique in their interests and so also would be their selection of intended major in the college. When it comes to me, I would like to select Business major. I want to pursue a career in the banking or business field.
During my high school days my dream was to become a professional snowboarder. I was very good at it, that I was able to gain the title of the second best snowboarder in the Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia. But an injury shattered my dream of pursuing the career of a snowboarder. In the summer of 2012 I ...

My interest in Urban Studies started through a combination of experiences as a child and working adult. I grew up in South Korea in a Christian family and followed commandments from the Bible that were mentioned throughout my childhood. However, in the 11th grade my English teacher, Ms. Case, had Kohlberg’s Six Stages of Moral Reasoning posted on the board and I read it every class session. It gave me a different non-religious prospective regarding right and wrong behavior. At that time, I was at Stage Four: “Maintaining the Social Order”; but knew that I wanted to move to Level 3, Stage ...

Law school presents many diverse and complex challenges. Being prepared to answer questions on the spot and an ability to spontaneously respond to queries is necessary. Other challenges involve navigating a rigorous course load, negotiating hallways with new friends and colleagues, and maintaining preparation throughout the experience. My accomplishments since graduating high school have been a result of challenging and stressful environments. These experiences have molded me into who I am today and will enable me to successfully complete law school and pursue higher callings of justice and equity.
Three days after I completed High School, I enlisted in the ...

Why do you think there are an insufficient number of students interested in math, science, tech and engineering fields? What can the country do to correct this situation?
Most of the students are not good in math in high school as a result of which they are disinterested in pursuing STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) in higher studies. Math aptitude as determined by SAT scores and high school grades is a necessity for a student to show interest in STEM. The factor of low marks and tough class schedules is another reason for students to opt out of STEM.
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Personal Statement

It is always normal for parents to tell their children what they them to become when they grow up and my parents were not different. My father was particularly determined to see me become an engineer. At first he was reluctant to tell anyone why he really wanted me to pursue a career in engineering. For most of us, including my mother, we were opinionative that probably it was due to the stipendiary nature of the engineering profession but as it would later turn out, his stance had nothing to do with the high paying nature of the profession, but ...

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A mentor of mine told me that dreams are not achieved by simply working hard—working smart is one of the keys to success. If this is true, then turning my passion into something lucrative definitely sounds like a smart thing to do. That is precisely why I intend to combine my love for computer science and programming with a full-fledged business.
When I was younger, my parents brought me a desktop computer that fascinated me to no end. My uncle was a computer engineer; he motivated me to learn how to use it. Thus, I taught myself strong computer operating skills and ...

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Personal History
Each endeavor, I believe, has its season and time. I am confident that this is the rightful time to fully explore the business academic world in order to realize my long term dreams and desires. I strongly believe that the additional knowledge and skill-set that I will gain from studying a business related degree will go a long way into turning my dreams into a reality. My long term objective is to set up my own business after college. A degree in Business Administration will not only help me identify the right business, but also ensure the success of ...

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Being a physician has always been my dream since childhood. In high school, because of the determination I had with regards to pursuing medicine as a career, I took subjects that were related to medicine. I would later get admission into St John’s University for a Bachelors of Science degree. However, because of several financial challenges, I had to take up a part time job; I worked throughout my undergraduate years which affected my GPA. My undergraduate GPA could not secure me a place in a U.S. medical school. But that could not stop me from continuing with the pursuit of ...

[December 8, 2019]
One year after joining high school, I still never have made a decision as to which career to join. Life seemed confusing without direction as I hoped from one social club to the next, to get a taste of what they did. It so happened that as I attended one business club, a legendary speaker had been invited and as the session progressed, there was a sense of belonging, in the business arena that squashed my thoughts. I knew that I had found what I have been searching for. However, I did not join that club but rather decided ...