Learning From What Not To Do by Analise

Learning From What Not To Do by Analise - October 2019 Scholarship Essay

My mom didn’t go to college and my dad settled in his occupation. Neither of my parents showed much interest in school. In addition, both my sister and brother invested little time in school. Therefore, as the youngest, I mirrored them. For example, in third-grade reading log assignments were due every Friday. I was always told to get my homework done, but I ignored those warnings. Since my siblings had a lack of devotion to their school assignments, so did I.
Flash forward 9 years later, I’m a senior in High School who has taken multiple AP and Honors classes, preparing to graduate in white, Senior Class President, Council member of two different Leadership groups, while managing two sports, and social life. I can thank my academic success to the example of my family. As a human, I naturally observe others, their choices, consequences, and outcomes. I have been encouraged by examples of what not to do. I’ve connected my family member's academic laziness to their poor outcomes. I have taken to heart any regret or advice shared with me from their experiences that resulted in negative consequences. I have been motivated by their idle actions to stay personally determined, consistent, and efficient with academic deadlines, despite my extracurricular activities. This has prepared me with life skills for college, future job opportunities, and overall time management. I see the value in academics and now that I’m older, my parents and siblings admire my hard work and academic commitment. I’ve found a way to see the good in bad examples. My academic success is a product of the examples of what not to do.