Sometimes I question my decision. Did I act out of shame? Or laziness? Am I a quitter? But let me start at the beginning. Speed gives me a rush. This love of speed drives my passion for running. I abhor walking - why walk when you could run? You may as well watch water evaporate or a sloth do anything. Soccer allowed me to run forever. To say I lacked subtlety or smoothness on the pitch would be an understatement....

I had teachers who liked me but also knew I had gone through difficulties in their class. You don't want your drama or cooking teacher to write your...

Experience on a team, which shows a college that I can work with others, that I enjoy...