On Friday, March 23, I submitted my application for the University of Massachusetts Boston and ordered the required transcripts be mailed to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Two days earlier I had mailed my Admissions Essay. I was excited, but my excitement turned to nervousness with the realization that it was finally real. I had taken a big step that could change the entire course of my future.
When reviewing the Admissions requirements for the hundredth time, I became more worried about a specific clause that stated that "All of your college academic records are considered in the transfer admissions process." This worried me because my early collegiate career is marred by failure and sub-par performance. If they look at those grades will they be concerned that I may slip into the same habits in an unfamiliar city? Or will my dramatic improvement over the last year show them that I, like many other academics in history, have found the motivation for a successful career and am worthy of acceptance?
I am resigned to have faith that my academic improvement, coupled with the recommendation letter written by my English Professor will shine on my application and overshadow my tainted past. I wait now for my Professor's recommendation and a decision from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
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