My year has been non-stop since last summer. In June, I completed my Board of Review to become an Eagle Scout. It marks one of my greatest accomplishments so far in life because of all the years I spent scouting. From these years I have developed an abiding passion for the outdoors, physical activity, and personal responsibility.
After that, the school year got off to a fast start in concert with the golf season. Our team missed out on going to state by one shot. We were devastated for months. I still think back to the easy putts that I missed with chagrin. That is probably my biggest regret from the past year.
Academically, junior year has less challenging than I imagined it would be. Nevertheless, the stress level has picked up recently, with mentoring deadlines, AP exams, and summer golf all approaching at the same time. The mad dash to the end has begun, and it won't subside until I have matriculated in college.
Therefore the college process is on my mind frequently. I am always receiving advice—some of it unwanted—about admissions. Every action I pursue is considered within the context of "getting in." I don't know whether this is exhilarating or dehumanizing; either way, it is something I have to put up with for the near future.
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