sample college admission essays

At the time I first considered studying for college to better my life and my son’s, I thought it would be a herculean endeavor. As a single father, I was holding a job at a convenience store. I wanted more out of life, more than running a thousand credit cards at our machine. To leave familiar territory in life can sometimes be the most difficult choice, fact is- my employers were fair and well-meaning, but I had to leave. I thought of taking it one sem at a time, and in my first sem at a local college, I landed on the Dean’s list.

Without meaning to brag, it was one feat I would always be proud of, and it set me off to formulate far-reaching goals in my life. I finished my Associate’s of Science degree, and I have stayed on the Dean’s roster all throughout, but not without a great deal of sweat and blood.

I have many friends in the medical field- nurses and doctors- and I’ve had lots of conversations with them in social and casual encounters. I also read a lot of books (fiction and medical-related books). From all this, I have discovered that my interest in the workings of the human body is no ordinary passion. It is the kind of interest that consumes one’s soul, my soul in this case.

At present, I am going to my next step, by pursuing a nursing degree at the ____________ Univeristy, College of Nursing. My objective when I finish this course is to help the lower-income entities. By nature, I am a compassionate individual, and from my experiences, I could easily establish rapport with the more needy families and persons.

The commitment to excellence is a mindset I’ve imbibed and I am confident that if accepted, I could acquire a very good GPA, with all the skills necessary to become a more-than-competent nurse. It is a great relief that I now have a calling, having searched for it for some time. I anticipate the initial years to be hard, forcing me to exhibit good time-managing skills. However, if you have done something before, you can do it again- that is one of my life’s principles.

I realize fully well that my time in school would take away time from my child, but at the end of the day, the sacrifices will be all worth it. My son is still young, and while he may not be able to appreciate the hardships, time will come (I am sure) when he would realize that my sacrifices are all for him and his well-being.

Thank you for the consideration, Godspeed.

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