Tell us about one of your proudest achievements or moments and what it says about you.

Tell us about one of your proudest achievements or moments and what it says about you.

I tend to overestimate what I am able to do--I love challenges--but AP Physics was something difficult. Days went by in class where the teacher would talk, and it stopped sounding like English. I would come home, start my dynamics homework, and realize I didn’t know what was going on. I watched video after video on rotational kinematics, completed practice lessons online, and realized I was still lost. Then, when COVID-19 prevented me from both going to class and taking the full-length AP exam, I almost gave up. Taking the online test was not much easier. I typed fast and doubted almost everything I wrote, all the while ignoring the loud noises of my household. I submitted my test simply praying for the best--and to my great surprise, I received a three. My three on AP Physics says a lot about me. It displays my dedication to put in every ounce of effort I can afford, no matter the occasion. It is an example of my determination to complete any challenge I start, even if it’s difficult. It shows that I can struggle, and even fall short of my expectations a little, and still be proud of myself.