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My SAT score and GPA may not stand out or shine compared to the other applicants. I didn't have a wonderful high school experience like many of my peers did. Growing up in a broken home was, as cliche as it sounds, difficult and trying at many times. Going to college may seem the natural path for many teens, but the decision to turn in the application was one I seriously contemplated   After reading my first paragraph of this essay, I realize I may seem like your stereotypical unmotivated teen, stumbling through high school without ever really applying myself. This essay may be my only chance to show this simply isn't true. I guess the most important thing for me to try and prove is that I tried my hardest and attempted to make the best out of my given situation. The most