Anxiety is part of competition but you have to learn to not let it affect how you preform. I compete in martial arts competitions and I get a little nervous every time, but I never let my fear keep me from completing. I always just keep trying because if you do not try you do not know how you would have done.

My essay was about how I handled the loss of my older brother when I was in middle school. I had never lost anyone that close to me before and it completely shattered my world. I learned how to take care of others like my other two siblings while my mother mourned our loss and my father worked. I learned how to find hope even in the darkest of times. I mostly learned that life is very short and you...

I would recommend applying for as many scholarships as you can...