I was drowsy and in bed watching the quiet television. It was a Saturday night around one a.m., and my granny said, “Come down here with me.” She was sleeping on a brown mattress on the carpeted floor next to me because she had recently fallen out of bed. Earlier that week she was having hallucinations, signs that we thought were pointing toward Alzheimer’s disease. I knew she was scared, so I got out of my bed and...

When I was a junior in high school, I took a macroeconomics course at my local community college. I had already thought about majoring in economics because my calculus teacher had recommended it based on my critical thinking skills and my love for math. When I was admitted to the class, I was excited and I started to read the first chapter of my book right away. Even when I struggled with the class, I enjoyed participating and learning more...

I would have spent more time researching colleges....

Heavily research the school. Find things that you like....

A teacher that knows you well. If you don't...

I was wait listed from two of my schools and deferred from another one. I just sent in updated...

During your high school years always try to be productive. Find internships and summer programs that can stock...

I was down to 3 schools; University of Texas at Austin, University of Richmond and Georgetown University. I am a business major. However, I did...