BC right over here!! :)

Yeah. I don't really care about the money; I just didn't want to study. lol. And no. Regular math for me. AP math in my school is sadistic torture. Great job for taking that course and good luck!

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:)

thanks, @cuteshorty73 ! :D

I feel like I'm seriously going to regret posting my responses but I'll put them up for a little bit anyway. It'll be nice to get some feed back from a third party after so long of not hearing anything. I think that is part of what is so difficult about the wait. Anywhooo...

I am defined by my love of learning, taking on challenges, and a deep desire to excel at what I do. Consequently, I have a fierce commitment to accomplish my goals. This leads me to plan and organize my time appropriately, as well as put in the work necessary to succeed. I gain the most from each experience by being immersed in the situation and devoting myself to the cause. I also have a strong commitment to helping others. For example, although I dedicate many hours to academics, I make the time to share my knowledge with elementary school students as a volunteer mentor with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Halton. Witnessing each student's progress has made me proud to contribute to their academic and social success. My commitment as a mentor has also developed my patience and empathy.My resolve further applies to my hobbies. At the age of eight, I started playing the steel drum. Though I wasn't a natural, I practiced diligently and enhanced my musical skills. My hard work paid off and I became involved in performing and volunteering in The Caribbean Event, a charitable fundraiser that raises scholarship funds for deserving students who cannot afford post-secondary education. I am pleased that my commitment has allowed me to be a part of such a rewarding experience. My work ethic and dedication is apparent in all that I do. It has shaped me into the self motivated and enthusiastic individual that I am today and will continue to distinguish me in the future.


The word "hope" is simple, yet profound. Hope holds the unique ability to empower one with a resolve to survive through physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. It can also lead one to develop the strength to persevere and strive for a better future. Hope is a word which has prevailed through generations and carried with it numerous connotations. A word that can be used to express optimism, ambition, aspiration, and faith should most definitely be preserved. Consider the words of Anne Frank. During a time of persecution she wrote, "Where there's hope, there's life. It fills us with fresh courage and makes us strong again". In the near future, I will also personally testify to how the presence of hope can make a difference. In February, I will embark on a mission trip with a group of students to the Dominican Republic to build a home for a poverty stricken family. This project, befittingly called H.O.P.E. (Health, Opportunity, Prosperity, Education), will offer vigor to a mountain community lacking basic necessities. While watching videos and stories of past H.O.P.E. trips, I have witnessed how optimism, despite many hindrances, was reflected by a constant smile on the children's faces. Hope illuminates even the most dismal situation. Although merely four letters, hope is a word of infinite possibilities and should be preserved for the longevity of mankind. A world without hope would be like a world without light - life would wither away.



Soccer has always been a major aspect of my life. It has helped to develop my character and problem-solving skills by challenging me to deal with difficult individuals. One teammate in particular was frustrating to deal with because she was a naturally talented soccer player but she did not demonstrate a dedication or commitment to the team. Although we played in a competitive rep. league, her lack of attendance and poor attitude hindered the team's dynamic and our overall performance. As the team captain, I felt that I could compensate for my teammate's lack of effort by trying to fill her role, however, this proved to be inadequate. My next steps were to motivate her and lead by example. I encouraged all of her efforts, challenged her to do better, and expected more of myself to show that I was personally making changes. She responded positively and our team's success improved as we became united. I also knew that my actions gained the respect of my team when they collectively nominated me as their MVP. Through this experience, I learned that to succeed as a team we must support each other - we all win and lose together. Camaraderie, above all else, makes each tribulation more rewarding, as every accomplishment is achieved with one another in mind. This experience has moulded me into a confident and dedicated leader who tries to inspire and bring out the best in others. I also learned to solve problems in an effective and uplifting manner.

I did not weave any EC's into mine. Though my first response is about a sport I play I don't actually mention it's an EC directly (even though I'm the captain for my school team).

RachDin: As Euphemism1 said, your writing style is simple (in a good way) and easy to understand. In your first response the last sentence sort of threw me off (where you said "will continue to distinguish me in the future"). I'm not sure what exactly you meant by distinguish, but I think a lot of people are self-motivated and enthusiastic. So if I interpreted correctly, I don't think distinguish was necessarily the right word to use in that case.

Maybe I'm just nit-picking. But your answers were really good. I especially liked your second response.

wow, @need2succeed, you're just such an impressive person! fantastic response, it's very well-written and frames all of your accomplishments perfectly !!!

just out of sheer curiosity, are you a guy/girl? i can't tell from your writing, haha

Are the entrance scholarships based on our current marks, or after exams?

@ need2suceed
You went on a Me-to-we trip too? I went on one too last summer! Where did you go?

I went to Kenya during March break with a school group. It was 2-weeks long so I missed a week of school but it was DEFS worth it. Where did you go?? :)