college essay

Elijah Herbert

September 14^th 2010

My college essay draft

I rebound the ball 12 seconds on the clock and where down by one I dribble up the court past half court 8.7 seconds left. I check the floor personal and I quickly realize that imp the only person with the confidence to take the shot. At this point taking the ball to the basket and risking a charge was not an option so I called for the pick. The big man comes out 5.1 seconds left, I set like I’m going to take the pick but quickly crossover to my left the opposite direction the pick is coming from.3.8 seconds left  I dribble to about 18 feet and pull up the shot is challenged but I know it doesn’t matter this is my time . The ball sails through the air and I’m knocked to the floor the buzzer goes off and the ball splashed through the net.

I’m doing not have the best grades but I have a lot of confidence and persevere.  This makes me able to communicate better with other peers. I consider myself a very athletic person which makes me a pretty good basketball player. Although I’ve only play basketball for my school once, I believe that I would make a good addition to your athletic program. I believe that my best qualities is my are my quick thinking and confidence which allows me to complete assignments in quick and effective manner. My drive and competitiveness to be the best that I can be will allow me to learn things that do not particular strike my interest.

I am live in a private house of three my brother, mom and I. which has a lot of pressure on me to set an example which I try my best doing. I don’t a lot around the house watching my brother, cooking my food, washing clothes, home work all while finding some time to spend with friends. Being the oldest helps me guide my brother when my mom is at work and she currently has enrolled at Mercy College to get her master’s degree in ethics. This has inspired me to do my best this year because if she is the only one helping me with the money for college the least I can do is try to make it easier on her. She has had a big impact on me thus far.

Along with school I am a big sports buff I am often teased about how serious I take basketball. I take it very serious and I think I have a shot at playing in college a well see what happens after that. But I bring the same drive and competitiveness I do to the court toward the class room. I prefer something in the English or history department because math and sciences have not struck my interest, because I do not excel in thoughts subjects. I have given full attention to school this year realizing if I want to get in a good college I have to do my very best this year so it’s not so much of a burden on my mother anymore than it is. Although we get the occasional help from my father and no assistance what so ever from my brothers (he’s seven) father it’s never enough. My mother recently obtained a job in the law department for the board of education, after 3 years ago being laid off by Pfizer during her time of unemployment she applied for unemployment and sent out job hundreds of job applications and went on countless job interviews. All while being there for use physically, and mentally. She has inspired me so much over the years and even though I give her a hard time occasionally I love her and look up to her for guidance. it’s been a long ride but getting into a good college and applying for scholar ships will enable me to take some stress off her while being successful in school.