Mt. Ursula Personal Statement

1. My significant contribution that I have made to Mount St. Ursula cannot be seen or touched, but, felt in the hearts of my wonderful teachers and classmates. My strong positivity has filled the environment of my school. I’ve often been told that I make optimistic impacts on many people’s lives. My amazing personality makes me a unique individual in my school amongst the cluster of young ladies. Also, my respect and patience for the staff and my peers set me apart as an individual in my school. My role in Mount St. Ursula empowers young women to lead with great attributes which are why it sets me apart from other applicants from other schools. I motivate, encourage and give knowledge to those who need it.

2. During the last four years at Mount St. Ursula, I began as a freshman with many challenging obstacles. Transitioning from public school to catholic school was a huge obstacle to overcome. This transitioning helped me grow physically and intellectually. My mind was constantly challenged. I gained knowledge from this experience and learned how to apply it to certain situations. Growing intellectually requires one to take in new knowledge and that is exactly what I have done during my last four years at Mount St. Ursula.

My greatest academic strengths include critical thinking,critical reading, creativity, listening skills, and perseverance. I’ve gained these strengths by challenging myself academically. My greatest academic weaknesses include a short attention span, cramming, and not being a good test