Scholarship Essays for College Admissions

Everyday during school, Mr. Corzo would say to the students: “Mas Ganas!!!” meaning more spirit, and more heart. I’ve always known not to give up, but never once have I heard an expression that can capture my obstinate nature better than this one can.
I had just come from China, and everything seemed so strange to me. I felt sorry for the confused flowers that didn’t know they were supposed to bloom in the spring, I felt mystified by the unfamiliar ribbons of highways, and- most of all-I felt anxious to attend my first elementary school in the United States. It was at Burnett that I first learned to play baseball.

My first grade teacher, Miss Leahy, told us that we would be playing baseball for P.E. and then proceeded to explain the rules and techniques of the game. Before long, everybody was assigned a position and the game began. I stood at home plate, my heart pounding as I focused on the ball with a determined gleam in my eye. I swung the bat as if my life depended on it, and the ball landed near my feet with a loud thump.
Confused and frustrated, I asked Miss Leahy what I was doing wrong. She told me to practice bat control and depth perception so that I could put my bat where it would be the most effective when it comes into contact with the ball. So that is just what I did. I practiced until I got my bat to come into contact with the ball, I practiced until I could hit the ball past the pitcher’s mound, I practiced until I could hit the ball into the outfield, and then I practiced hitting the ball over and over and over again.

Today, I am still the same way. I never give up because I’m stubborn, and I know that to attain your heart’s utmost desire, it takes more than just blood, sweat, and tears. It takes sacrifice, it takes heart, and most of all, it takes determination and effort.it takes ganas. I may not be the smartest or the most athletic, but I know what it takes to achieve my goals. I know the amount of determination and effort I must put in, and I promise to show my future the same effort I showed towards hitting that home run. So this one is for you, Mr. Corzo, Mas ganas!!!!!