Personal Statement
I’m a high school student dedicated to my studies and my basketball career. My current academic goal is to graduate high school and study Criminal Justice in college. I would like to graduate college with little to no debt. I know this can be accomplished with the help of scholarships. I’m still a teenager, so I also like to have fun. I balance the fun with school and home responsibilities.
I’ve been blessed to have the support of family, teachers and friends in my daily life. This support was demonstrated when I struggled in school. I admit that my struggles were a result of my lack of focus. Once I recognized the problem, I first tried to fix it myself. I then realized the importance of the support system surrounding me, so I asked for help. With the support of my teacher, parents and tutor, I was able to recover. This reinforced the need to always stay focused on my goals and instill a never defeated philosophy.
Like many children, my parents signed me up to play sports at a young age. Luckily, I discovered my love for basketball. My dedication to the sport goes beyond the court. Now, I study previous game film to further improve by basketball IQ and skills. All of this has taught me to leverage any opportunities I’m given to improve both on and off the court.