"Looking back, my English teacher was my favorite, even though she was tough on us! She had a strenuous syllabus and strictly adhered to her deadlines. If you were even five minutes late on an assignment, she would not accept it, and you got a zero. At the time, I found her to be so difficult, and I didn't understand why she was so strict. As an adult, I appreciate the lessons she taught me on accountability and time management. Those lessons have helped me to succeed as an adult and I feel will continue to help me succeed if given the opportunity to enter this program."

"My science teacher was definitely my favorite. He was always so positive and encouraging and never got frustrated with anyone. He was always willing to spend extra time with a student who didn't understand something and never put anyone on the spot or went out of his way to embarrass anyone if they were falling behind. I always thought to myself what a great example of a leader he was, and I have always aspired to be more like him as a professional."