At fifteen-years-old, I’d reached a crossroads in my career as a rider. I was winning blues at every show, but wasn’t being challenged to the same degree as I was in months before. The equestrian sport takes time, dedication, and seemingly endless financial support, yet my spur to be as or more accomplished than the riders around me kept me jumping over hurdles. Without purchasing my own horse, my momentum as a rider would have stagnated. If I were to follow in the footsteps of equestrian greats
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Often I lie sleepless in my bed at night, not moving, too exhausted even to check my phone. My alarm clock is turned away from me, the sheets are warm and comfortable, and the only noise is that of the ceiling fan humming, yet I do not sleep. For hours, I am lost in deep thought, my mind continually weaving threads of thought together in unusual patterns. I quietly drift in the darkness through a landscape of intangible ideas, groping for meaning behind the veil of existence. What is it to be? I
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Growing Up “Nothing is as good as it seems beforehand.” – George Eliot This quote sums up how I feel about almost anything in life that I look forward to with anticipation. Before it happens, I envision that the event is going to be the most amazing occurrence in my life. When it comes to pass, I end up in a state of almost disappointment because the great happening that was supposed to take place wasn’t that great. I wonder why we all look forward to things with so much anticipation and then end
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MBA Admissions Essay Powerful Tips for Improving Your Odds of Gaining Admission to the MBA Program of Your Choice Admissions essays are easily the most challenging part of the MBA application process, and it’s no wonder. Most people don’t like to write, and even those of us who do enjoy writing can come up blank when called upon to write about ourselves, especially when so much is at stake. The fact remains: If you want to go to business school, you have to be able to generate one or two thousand
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NHS essay There are many ways one can do to contribute to the society. Some use their intelligence to further advance society; others may volunteer their time to help. These steps all take part in making the world a better place, however there aren’t many people who possess these qualities, but I believe that I do. I think that I deserve this honor and this chance to become a part of the National Honors Society because I have worked very hard to get there. Over the past years as a student, I believed
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The Success of Failure Since the day I could walk, I have been obsessed with greatness. Or afraid of failure, whichever way you want to look at it. Whether it was school, sports, or just being a friend to someone, I had a burning desire to always make the people in my life proud. Although this was true for everything I was involved in, it was especially true for cheerleading. I was a cheerleader from grade school all the way up until my senior year of high school. I loved it and it always came natural
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When I graduated from high school, my father encouraged me to take a year off of school. He knew that I would excel further and work harder if I truly understood the value of a dollar. I used to think the concept of learning a dollar’s worth was ridiculous. Obviously, I knew the value of a dollar. It was not until I took my father’s advice, moved out on my own, and acquired numerous jobs that I finally understood what he wanted to teach me. Your income, assuming you are not inherently rich as so
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Imagine sitting down to watch a play. It becomes clear very quickly that the actors have put in the time rehearsing scenes and memorizing lines. But there is so much more going on that the audience does not see. There are people scurrying around in quiet darkness so as not to be seen or heard from the house. There are people in the wings changing costumes and make up, and others in the booth controlling lights and sound. This is the magic of being in theatre. My proposed concentration in the Creative
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My Passion Some say that music is a way of speaking from your soul. Some say that music can control the beat of a heart. Hearing my first song, listening to the beat and the lyrics opened my eyes to what I would want to do the rest of my life. I will confess, I put it aside out of doubt and fear. But now that I've matured I understand I shouldn't let those things stop me from my goals and dreams. The art institute contains knowledge and provides hands on experiences for their students. I am very
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Getting High From the ground, our vision is limited to how far our eyes can see. But the higher I get, the wider my perspective becomes. I can now see a broader picture of the path I have set for myself. Actually, I can clearly see the two parallel paths that have led me to who I am today. I remember my first high. I was about two years old, a precocious child you might say! This defining moment would shape the direction I would take going forward. I was hooked after my first try. My parents
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