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Middle School Application Essay

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Schooling at the primary level was not a walk in the park: I found studies challenging; did not do well in mathematics even though I was a bright student. That is when some of my friends joined Abacus classes; spoke about the fun they had with numbers. Recognizing that could be the way out, I asked my mother if I too could join; started classes the following weekend.

At Abacus classes numbers spoke to me; the exercises sharpened my memorizing and analytical skills. I noticed the difference, which intrigued me. Now I enjoyed not only solving problems in mathematics, but also saw it all around me. That fascinated me; I wanted to learn more. However, for some reason my mathematics scores did not improve much, even though I maintained my place …show more content…

I am now focused; more systematic in my planning and implementation. I realize how the minutest of details might have an impact on the outcome of a result, be it in studies or in real life; how critical it is to be calm, consistent and persuasive to finish a given task. Nothing can be achieved by chance; it is only diligence and persistence than lead to success.

When a sophomore, I participated in the Ghana Mathematical Olympiad (MISE) to challenge myself; reached the finals, having cleared the two preliminary rounds. That led to an invitation to participate in the British Mathematical Olympiad; I was amongst top ten students in Ghana.

When opting for subject choice, in my junior year I chose Further Mathematics to hone my skills to prepare as a future engineer, along with my core subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. I also formed a Further Maths group on WhatsApp on which we brainstorm and find innovative and logical solutions to challenging issues even …show more content…

Soon, I was fitting my LEGOs with batteries; decorating them with lights. That is when I built my first robot. Words defy description of my feelings when my robot moved in a line; stopped at the swipe of my hand.

This summer, an internship at Piccadilly Biscuits, Accra’s popular tea-time cookie manufacturer, took me inside the wondrous world of machines. Taking me on a quick tour, Mr. Bedu, the electrical engineer and in-charge of the plant showed me the conveyor belt, the rotary cutting machine, the separating machine, the cooling conveyor and the stacking machine – all of which operated seamlessly and in tandem. I came away yearning to understand the link between the power and the control circuits, the tension in the conveyor belt, water vents and heat blowers equidistant on top and inside the

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