My personal statement was about the struggles of growing up with an alcoholic mother and how I overcame these barriers to excel in school and sports and how it lead me to choosing a career in the military.

I aspire to be an Officer in the Marine Corps because I want to serve not only my country, but the enlisted marines who work so hard. I want to show people that women can take leadership roles that most expect men to fulfill. I believe I can motivate others and show them that women have what it takes. I want to utilize my leadership skills because I believe I have a lot to offer. My strong personality and perspective...

This is the essay that had to be submitted for the NROTC scholarship essay that I did get.

I am going to commission as...

I am in the NROTC program as a Marine Option midshipman, I...

If I could go back to college applications, I would tell myself to apply to...

What set me apart was that I had received...

I applied for the NROTC scholarship which is a full ride scholarship including tuition, fees, books, and a monthly stipend. I did receive this scholarship to the University of...