<p>Hi, In high school i received a CHSPE which is similar to a GED which lead me to drop out of school. So as one can see I have to write an explanation for the interruption in my education. So my question is what do I write that won't make me look retarded? My common app essay is already about me dropping out and persevering and finding my goals to become a excellent 4.0 CC student but I don't see any point in repeating that in the section. What should I do ? Any suggestion guys ?</p>
<p>I know I shouldn’t post up stuff but I’m kind of desperate. I just wrote this, is this too vague, too much, too cheesy? Any help would be grateful THANK YOU</p>
<p>Provide details on the item(s) checked above.
(did not graduate )
(did change secondary schools )
(did receive GED)</p>
<p>The reason for the interruptions in my education is because I moved so many times and found school less and less useful. Due to my parent’s divorce at a young age and having a single mom raise three children, I was forced to move schools and even to different states multiple times. I soon lost all motivation in school and thought that high school had nothing to teach me or anything for me to gain from attending it. Soon enough I began hating high school and everyone in it. That soon led me to take the CHSPE (California High school Proficiency Exam) so that I may leave high school and start attending a community college or start working and hopefully one day become successful. As many will agree the choice I made was not a choice in my best interest. However, I do not regret leaving school or any of the choices that have led me up to this moment. I believe that because of my mistakes and choices I have learned and experienced various lessons in life and of life itself more than any of the peers my age.</p>
<p>Really ? 400 views and not one comment … I didn’t think it would be that bad …</p>
<p>Hi, here a few observations I made - </p>
<p>The reason for the interruption in my education is because I moved so many times and found school less and less useful (Explain how your moving so many times led you to this conclusion, use specific examples)</p>
<p>Due to my parent’s divorce at a young age and having a single mom raise three children, I was forced to move schools and even to different states multiple times. (Explain how your parent’s divorce directly led to your moving around…it is a bit unclear)</p>
<p>Soon enough I began hating high school and everyone in it. (I would omit this sentence - it is already clear that you did not like high school) </p>
<p>I believe that because of my mistakes and choices I have learned and experienced various lessons in life (explain what lessons you learned - be specific) and of life itself more than any of the peers my age. (I would omit the last comment) </p>
<p>Hope this helps! Good luck on your application!</p>
<p>haha thanks there is no limit on the amount of how much I can write so I didn’t know if i should have elaborated more or less</p>