<p>I'm applying for need based scholarships at OU, and one of the essays state "What obstacles have you overcome in order to be a successful student at the University of Oklahoma?" I know I'm going to be up against the likes of people who need the scholarship, as am I, but I've already written an essay over how I had overcame an obstacle of entering AP Physics. The class was super booked at my school, and I should have been one of the first ones admitted, but I wasn't, and I was backed by a lot of teachers at my school to get into the class. I know it sounds slightly stupid, but I made it into a solid essay, but I'm not sure if I should use it on this scholarship. Do you think they're looking forward to hearing an essay about how they'll struggle paying for college, as I will, or would a academic obstacle be good?</p>
<p>I think it should be just fine. They don’t need a life history from you. They are looking for an indication of your resourcefulness and motivation in overcoming obstacles. Striving to get into an AP class does show a desire to be prepared for academic success at the college level IMO.
Good luck!</p>
<p>Excellent, thank you!</p>