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Admission Essay: Why I Want To Attend A School

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Germayne Eaton
Admission Essay - Topic A I am a very intelligent person, yet my recent grades did not reflect this. I have a fear of stepping out of my comfort zone which often causes me to settle for mediocrity. This fear is what caused me to pick a school that I knew would keep me in my comfort zone and led to me not challenging myself which began to negatively affect my work ethic during the past semester and was ultimately reflected in my grades. It is the reason I was not showcasing my intelligence and living up to my full potential which is why I would love to attend a school, such as A&M, that would take me out of my comfort zone, truly challenge me, and push me to do my best.
I chose my current school because it was the safest option; it was cheaper than other schools, it was close to home, and it did not have the reputation of being very difficult, so I assumed that I could slack off. I went in with the mindset that I would go to college just because it was expected of me. I had no aspirations. I planned on simply going through the motions until I graduated, found a career, and made enough money to get by. As the semester went on, this mindset became toxic and began to affect my lifestyle. I was not making friends because I did …show more content…

I was lazy this semester, I was the one who chose to stay close to home, and I am the one who will face the consequences of those decisions. Leaving my hometown and going to a new college would be such a refreshing experience for me and I believe it is what I need to push myself to be the best I can be. Attending Texas A&M University next year will not only take me out of comfort zone so that I can truly challenge myself, but I also believe it will be a segue to accomplishing my goals. I previously mentioned that I know I was made to do great things one day, and I not only believe, but I know that attending Texas A&M University will help me do just

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