other. My mom had to spend most of her time and energy, not to mention large amounts of money, to take care of my fathers health. And if I had learned all these things through a traumatic experience with cancer, I could write a damned good application essay about. Find A College, articles: Expert Advice, top Forums. The source of my love and guidance was now battling for his life. For all this and more, I thank them.

How does the author use detail to show the reader the story rather than tell the story? I was doomed to be a late starter. I was very focused. Or maybe the idea of not having one of my loved ones around would help me treasure all the time I have with them. Growing up without a dad figure at my side, I always felt distanced from my classmates.

Finally, I found myself actually skipping levels in the Certificate of Merit exam, and catching up withif not exceedingothers of my age and older. Furthermore, I knew my role as a mentor and community leader would teach me to speak clearly and confidently. My dad, my hero. After the doctors detected the colon cancer in 1987, the illness became more and more malignant, and the effects on my family were more and more severe. And my pint-sized younger brother? He has become my role model, and as I face the future I can hear him say to me, Im proud of you son. Standing next to a tree in our backyard, wearing Jillian and a big smile, my mom didnt look like a woman suffering from cancer. All the things I could have donetaken care of my siblings, gotten myself ready for school, made dinners for the familyI didnt. I wasn't concerned when my dad took us on vacation while she stayed homeI was excited to go to camp!