Balancing Ambition by Myla

Balancing Ambition by Myla - August 2025 Scholarship Essay

This upcoming school year is more like a thrilling challenge. This is a time to be built with, in my educational career and in my life. Among my main expectations of going through this period, I have singled out two aspirations to work on, the aspect of managing time and being more efficient. This is necessary as I will be handling a very tight schedule and besides me surviving this hectic year, they will allow me to excel in every activity that I undertake.
In my senior year, I am taking five International Baccalaureate (IB) classes and two Advanced Placement (AP) classes all of which are rigorous academic programs that demand a lot of effort and devotion. In addition to such rigorous school work, I will be having a part-time job to sustain myself and to get some real-life experience. My goals also relate to running track all year long to become a D1 athlete and being an active member of multiple clubs at my school, as well as trying to keep a balance between my academic life at school and the rest of my personal life. All these commitments make a tight schedule which seems to be overbearing at many times. But I am sure I will manage everything properly and I will become a better person because of it all.
Applying time management skills is the first step to meeting my goals. It is an important skill since I have numerous responsibilities to attend to and every minute of my day should be spent wisely. I will have a daily schedule with a certain amount of time dedicated to studying, physical activities, designated tasks, and socializing. I will prepare weekly planners and have a digital calendar set in my phone to remember deadlines and appointments. I think that through managing the priorities and dividing bigger tasks into smaller ones which are manageable, I will stay organized and not be so stressed out. I also want to stop procrastinating and avoid distractions when studying. This includes reducing my phone usage time and creating a specific goal towards every study session.
The other thing that I am aspiring to is efficiency. When managing my coursework, my job and extracurricular activities this skill will be useful especially in balancing the three. As an example, when I study, my goal is to learn to retain information through certain methods so I don’t have to back track so often. During the time I do my part-time job, I desire to remain organized and proactive such that during the time I do the job, I will not be failing to meet the expectations but meet them and also contribute to the work without taking much of the time and energy. Effective management of my extracurricular activities will help me to be proficient without being overwhelmed.
My motivation is my inspiration. I have high standards for myself so I can have an amazing future. I would like to show myself that I can have a heavy workload while maintaining my mental and physical health.I also want to give people who look up to me motivation that anything you do is possible. Most peers perceive me as an academic role model and a leader. Knowing that I can impact others positively helps push me to strive more.
In conclusion, my goals this school year is to work on my time management and efficiency. This will help me better myself and prove to myself that I can succeed in anything I put my mind to. Having these goals, I believe that I can see my values and make the best of this upcoming year.