UCF Essay
The essay (personal statement) is a very important part of your application which can assist the university in knowing you as an individual, independent of test scores and other objective data. We ask that you respond to two of the topics below. Your personal statement(s) should be no longer than 250 words each or a total of 500 words for both statements. The best personal statements are not necessarily the longest ones. THIS COMPONENT OF YOUR APPLICATION CAN BE MAILED SEPARATELY.
1. If there has been some obstacle or bump in the road in your academic or personal life, please explain the circumstances.
2. How has your family history, culture or environment influenced who you are?
3. Why did you choose to apply to UCF?
4. What qualities or unique characteristics do you possess that will allow you to contribute to the UCF community?
Prompt #1 If there has been some obstacle or bump in the road in your academic or personal life, please explain the circumstances.
I can still remember the day my little sister was diagnosed with autism at age two: it was the toughest day in my life. Little did I know that with every circumstance, comes a blessing. Now at the age of eleven, my sister Nicole has recovered so much that she is in a regular classroom, dances, plays the piano, and at times is just as annoying as anyone else's younger sister.
Life's struggles have helped me become a stronger person. I have learned a lot about family relationships and family responsibilities. Due to the change in our family dynamics, I have already learned first-hand many of the skills required to run a home. After my parents' divorce, things at home were difficult but my mother worked hard and provided such loving support that she made the situation a lot easier on my sister and I. Through these trials, I have become a person more sensitive to the needs of others; I truly care about what people are going through and I always help if I can.
We all have unexpected bumps on the road, and they can either make you bitter, or better. I can look back and see how much I've grown, and with excitement I look forward to facing every circumstance that passes through my life hopefully with grace, wisdom, and joy.
Prompt #4 What qualities or unique characteristics do you possess that will allow you to contribute to the UCF community?
Strength. Confidence. Faith. Love are the perfect words to describe me. I am secure in who I am as a person. I follow my Christian faith, and I do not allow peer pressure to change who I am. I try hard to always make wise decisions. I am choosing carefully what I participate in now so as not to negatively impact my future. My dream is to become a respected dentist like my uncle; he works hard and serves the community and positively interacts with his patients. I know that I have a lot of hard work ahead of me, and I am willing to put in the required effort to reach my goal.
Playing sports has helped me become mentally strong. In soccer, each year we play a very skilled team that always beats us. Even though we only have a slim chance of winning, I maintain a good attitude and play my very best until the final whistle blows. I give 100% effort always so that when it is over I know I did my best. As our football team's kicker, I have to kick field goals while the opposing team attempts to distract me. Being under pressure does not bother me. I have learned to block out all the noise and concentrate on the kick. I do my part to help the team effort; I know they are counting on me. I will apply these lessons learned in sports to all aspects of my life.
The essay (personal statement) is a very important part of your application which can assist the university in knowing you as an individual, independent of test scores and other objective data. We ask that you respond to two of the topics below. Your personal statement(s) should be no longer than 250 words each or a total of 500 words for both statements. The best personal statements are not necessarily the longest ones. THIS COMPONENT OF YOUR APPLICATION CAN BE MAILED SEPARATELY.
1. If there has been some obstacle or bump in the road in your academic or personal life, please explain the circumstances.
2. How has your family history, culture or environment influenced who you are?
3. Why did you choose to apply to UCF?
4. What qualities or unique characteristics do you possess that will allow you to contribute to the UCF community?
Prompt #1 If there has been some obstacle or bump in the road in your academic or personal life, please explain the circumstances.
I can still remember the day my little sister was diagnosed with autism at age two: it was the toughest day in my life. Little did I know that with every circumstance, comes a blessing. Now at the age of eleven, my sister Nicole has recovered so much that she is in a regular classroom, dances, plays the piano, and at times is just as annoying as anyone else's younger sister.
Life's struggles have helped me become a stronger person. I have learned a lot about family relationships and family responsibilities. Due to the change in our family dynamics, I have already learned first-hand many of the skills required to run a home. After my parents' divorce, things at home were difficult but my mother worked hard and provided such loving support that she made the situation a lot easier on my sister and I. Through these trials, I have become a person more sensitive to the needs of others; I truly care about what people are going through and I always help if I can.
We all have unexpected bumps on the road, and they can either make you bitter, or better. I can look back and see how much I've grown, and with excitement I look forward to facing every circumstance that passes through my life hopefully with grace, wisdom, and joy.
Prompt #4 What qualities or unique characteristics do you possess that will allow you to contribute to the UCF community?
Strength. Confidence. Faith. Love are the perfect words to describe me. I am secure in who I am as a person. I follow my Christian faith, and I do not allow peer pressure to change who I am. I try hard to always make wise decisions. I am choosing carefully what I participate in now so as not to negatively impact my future. My dream is to become a respected dentist like my uncle; he works hard and serves the community and positively interacts with his patients. I know that I have a lot of hard work ahead of me, and I am willing to put in the required effort to reach my goal.
Playing sports has helped me become mentally strong. In soccer, each year we play a very skilled team that always beats us. Even though we only have a slim chance of winning, I maintain a good attitude and play my very best until the final whistle blows. I give 100% effort always so that when it is over I know I did my best. As our football team's kicker, I have to kick field goals while the opposing team attempts to distract me. Being under pressure does not bother me. I have learned to block out all the noise and concentrate on the kick. I do my part to help the team effort; I know they are counting on me. I will apply these lessons learned in sports to all aspects of my life.
