Essay 3
Briefly describe a situation in which you felt that you or others were treated unfairly or were not given an opportunity you felt you deserved. Why do you think this happened? How did you respond? Did the situation improve as a result of your response?
A time when I was not given the opportunity I deserved, occurred earlier this year as I met with my counselor to pick up my class schedule. I was anxious to embark on my last year of high school by taking the most rigorous courses in science and mathematics such as AP Physics and AP Calculus. But as I scanned down my class schedule that Mrs. Roberts (my counselor) gave to me I was surprised to find that I was enrolled in remedial classes that did not reflect my intellectual abilities or academic interests. In response I asked Mrs. Roberts if she could change my schedule, and although she did after a month of school, she was adamant and believed that I was not prepared for such demanding courses as AP Calculus.
From Mrs. Roberts perspective, I was an average student who took algebra two honors as a junior and should have taken trigonometry and pre-calculus my senior year. From her point of view it is clear why I was not enrolled in AP Calculus and instead enrolled in trigonometry and pre-calculus. But what Mrs. Roberts did not know is that I spent my entire summer before my senior year, studying trigonometry and pre-calculus. In fact math and science are the two areas I excel in, enjoy the most, and intend to study extensively in college. Fortunately, Mrs. Vallestero's, my trigonometry and pre-calculus teacher, was able to recognize my abilities in mathematics and encouraged Mrs. Roberts to enroll me in AP Calculus.
Although she was hesitant at first and neither approved of my decision nor the advice from Mrs. Vallestero's, Mrs. Roberts finally enrolled me into AP Calculus, a month after school had started, and was convinced that I was mathematically inclined. Even though it took a month to be given the educational opportunity I desired, I am grateful to have been recognized for my excellence in mathematics, and furthermore, to receive an education that will benefit me in my future as a college student. I have learned from this experience that sometimes an equal and fair opportunity must be obtained rather than being granted.
Briefly describe a situation in which you felt that you or others were treated unfairly or were not given an opportunity you felt you deserved. Why do you think this happened? How did you respond? Did the situation improve as a result of your response?
A time when I was not given the opportunity I deserved, occurred earlier this year as I met with my counselor to pick up my class schedule. I was anxious to embark on my last year of high school by taking the most rigorous courses in science and mathematics such as AP Physics and AP Calculus. But as I scanned down my class schedule that Mrs. Roberts (my counselor) gave to me I was surprised to find that I was enrolled in remedial classes that did not reflect my intellectual abilities or academic interests. In response I asked Mrs. Roberts if she could change my schedule, and although she did after a month of school, she was adamant and believed that I was not prepared for such demanding courses as AP Calculus.
From Mrs. Roberts perspective, I was an average student who took algebra two honors as a junior and should have taken trigonometry and pre-calculus my senior year. From her point of view it is clear why I was not enrolled in AP Calculus and instead enrolled in trigonometry and pre-calculus. But what Mrs. Roberts did not know is that I spent my entire summer before my senior year, studying trigonometry and pre-calculus. In fact math and science are the two areas I excel in, enjoy the most, and intend to study extensively in college. Fortunately, Mrs. Vallestero's, my trigonometry and pre-calculus teacher, was able to recognize my abilities in mathematics and encouraged Mrs. Roberts to enroll me in AP Calculus.
Although she was hesitant at first and neither approved of my decision nor the advice from Mrs. Vallestero's, Mrs. Roberts finally enrolled me into AP Calculus, a month after school had started, and was convinced that I was mathematically inclined. Even though it took a month to be given the educational opportunity I desired, I am grateful to have been recognized for my excellence in mathematics, and furthermore, to receive an education that will benefit me in my future as a college student. I have learned from this experience that sometimes an equal and fair opportunity must be obtained rather than being granted.
