I have a wide range of accomplishments. Most of my achievements involve several subjects such as mathematics, science and even tennis. I attribute my accomplishments to my own perseverance and growth, the support of my mother and my teachers throughout school. My mother, on the other hand, volunteered at her workplace and helps run a small business in operation, maintenance, administration and customer service, this which gives me basic knowledge about how money works. My enthusiasm and the very committed teachers I have encountered throughout my life are attributed to my success in mathematics and science. Before entering ninth grade, my middle school math classes were never mentally stressful. Math appealed to me because in eighth grade, my math teacher, Dr. Christopher, encouraged his class by recognizing our accomplishments with small rewards such as candy and ice cream passes during lunch. His actions sparked my interest in mathematics. I have a natural respect for math and science. By breaking down math problems step by step, I can understand them better. ...