Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?When I was about 9 years old, I fell out of a tree in my backyard, from a very high branch about 20 feet off the ground. I started falling backward, hit a branch along the way and ended up landing on my feet, surprisingly without any broken bones.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?I identify most with my brothers. We've basically been best friends forever.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?I admire dedication, punctuality, and a sense of humor.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?When I was 8, I tripped while running for the ball during a soccer match, but I managed to head the ball into the goal before faceplanting into the mud. My family thought it was hilarious.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?I'd love to travel Europe, camping my way around.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?I'd like to pass on a good work ethic, as well as a love for physical activity.