College

Seattle Pacific:
I chose SPU as one of my choices, because I really like the environment in Seattle, and it has a good division 2 soccer program.  The acceptance rate is 83% which is is a reasonable number to be able to get into this college.  I loved visiting Seattle and wouldn't mind living there.

Holy Names University:
I chose HNU, because I really like the weather in California.  It is a small college, which I like and the soccer team travels to Hawaii every year to play which is a plus.  I would go here, to play soccer because the coach is really good and they have the courses that I want to major in.  Although acceptance rate isn't the highest, at 57%, that would just push me to work harder in school and sports to get in.

Chaminade University:
Out of the colleges here at home, I think Chaminade would be a good choice for me.  With an acceptance rate at 85%, I would have a good chance of getting in and maybe even playing D2 soccer for them.  Talking to cousins and friends, they claim Chaminade was a better school in their opinion then UH.  Having an option here at home is good because I am still undecided about whether or not I would go away or not.

UH Hilo:
I put UH hilo down as one of my choices, because although its still in the state of Hawaii it would still be different than Oahu.  Looking into D2 soccer colleges, I believe that UH hilo is good because the weather is the same, yet it is still away from home.  With an acceptance rate at 71%, I could work hard and study to get in, and try to receive a scholarship of some sort.

Santa Clara University:
I visited this campus and instantly loved it because of how beautiful it was.  I looked into this school because my dad attended there and said it was the best times of his life.  Though the acceptance rate is only 47% and they are a D1 soccer school, it would push me to strive to be my best.  I think out of all my choices, this would be the toughest college to get into, which makes me want to get into it even more.

Prompts:

University of Washington:

1. Tell a story from your life, describing an experience that either demonstrates your character or helped to shape it.
2. Describe a time when you made a meaningful contribution to others in which the greater good was your focus. Discuss the challenges and rewards of making your contribution.
3. Has there been a time when you’ve had a long-cherished or accepted belief challenged? How did you respond? How did the challenge affect your beliefs?
4. What is the hardest part of being a teenager now? What’s the best part? What advice would you give younger siblings or friends (assuming they would listen to you)?
5. Submit an essay on a topic of your choice.

University of Oregon:

Any topic you choose is welcome. Some ideas you might consider include your future ambitions and goals, a special talent, extracurricular activity, or unusual interest that sets you apart from your peers, or a significant experience that influenced your life

Hawaii Pacific University:

The personal statement is your opportunity to let the admissions committee know more about yourself. You may submit writing samples, a personal essay or poetry; it is up to you on how you wish to express yourself. There is no set length required.