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College Admissions Essay: Taking Control On My Life
Every time I think I have a control on my life, something slips and take back from where I want to escape. Lately, there was an election in my country and my father was a candidate as a chairperson for my municipality. He spent a couple of months for meetings and rally. Although he didn't win in that election, it costs him more than $12000.

I don't just want to graduate from a college rather I would learn to cope with challenges so I had never given up on any classes. I enrolled in a higher level class which met my major requirements and at the same time were hard. I am certain that in some way it reflects on my imagination and behavior. I am not a bright student, but I have never given up to learn and dream where I can do perfect things.
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I have done all I could to stay in college and earn my degree. This summer, I worked in a restaurant and donut shops so I was able to clear my tuition fee of last semester. Now that I don't have any scholarship, I am scared of the fact how my family went broke with the election. and I have not save any money to pay for my tuition fee.

I will graduate on Spring 2018, but I might have to take a semester break as the expenses is very high. My GPA and resume might look weak however this journey of achieving has created new version of me. I learned to take a bold step and act wisely. I am standing here not only because I struggle but I got a lot of support and hope to cheers upon. If you could please assist me with financial aid. I will be able to continue my further education without having less financial

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