The New and Improved Me by Jaynamarie

The New and Improved Me by Jaynamarie - August 2025 Scholarship Essay

My biggest aspiration for this upcoming school year is to make a positive impact with my fresh start. I want to make plenty of friends, have a lot of fun, and most importantly, keep my grades as high as they can be. In high school, I feel that I did not take advantage of these opportunities. I did not care to make new friends, I mainly kept to myself, and I did not prioritize academics to the best of my ability.
My biggest motivator is my past self. The person I was in high school was not the true me. Not only did I not like the environment at school, but I also had a tough life at home. I dreaded waking up early every morning for school, and dreaded coming home even more. Now, I will have a peaceful home to go to and a school environment that I actually enjoy. Entering this school year, I know I never want to feel the way I did again. Therefore, I will do everything in my power to make sure I actually enjoy the new me. I plan to do this by prioritizing my desires and making certain that I am being my true self.