Personal Statement
UPDATE: After a year at RPI, I am transferring to another insitution more suited for a focus on pre-law studies.
My goal is to attend a college that provides a vigorous education and enables me to have an enriched college experience through collegiate level swimming. Education has always been my priority, however I love athletic competition, making myself stronger and pushing myself to the limit.
Factors that make me a good candidate include dedication to my team, willingness to follow changes that coaches direct, and a reputation for being the hardest worker and versatility...I'm the guy that the coach turns to when he needs someone to step up for an event that isn't one of my favorites. Also - people like to train with me because I maintain a sense of humor...even in killer sets and drylands that has others complaining.
The things that make me different from the other athletes with whom I swim: (1) education matters most (2) I have already set life goals (3) I swim because of the character it builds and not because of the recognition.