I truly enjoyed reading this essay. Your message clearly demonstrates your desire to become a doctor. Showing that you wish to harness your past pains into a powerful inspiration for future.
As brum925 said, the genuinity is quite nice. Well done!
Academic Decathlon had exposed me to the realities of both success and failure alike. Although my application had been denied when I first applied as incoming freshman, such a failure inspired me to improve as a stronger student and team member alike. As a member the succeeding year, I had adamantly believed that academics were the quintessential core of the program. To my surprise, my experiences extended far beyond the four-inch binders of material; my three years in the program fostered a love for learning in its purest sake, unforgettable relationships with an ever diverse team, and a lasting appreciation of all knowledge, objective and vocalized, beyond the classroom alone. In this camaraderie, AcaDec has enlivened my newfound desire to grow as an independent, responsible individual while sharing such profound (and sometimes quirky) passions for knowledge with others. Altogether, hard-achieved medals, the thrill of intense competition, and prestigious victories alone cannot define all that I have cherished from this experience.