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Parker Geist

Mrs. Cramer

Comp. Pd.5

6 March 2019

College Application Narrative

Who was your biggest influence? How did they influence you? When I get asked these

questions, it’s almost impossible to pick one person. I have had so many people influence my life

in great ways. Out of all of these people, there are three that have helped me in different ways.

The most significant influences in my life are my mom, my Health Occupations teacher, and my

math teacher.

My mom has been one of the most significant influences in my life. She is my biggest

supporter. She does everything for me, while raising five other kids. She helps me with

problems, making decisions, and she provides me with everything I need and more. I wouldn’t

be who I am without her. I wouldn’t do as well as I’ve done in school without her help. Every

accomplishment I’ve achieve, and will ever achieve, is because of her.

My Health Occupations teacher, Mrs. Jack, has influenced my life greatly. She’s a great

teacher and one of the kindest people I have ever met. More importantly than that, she taught me

my passion. If it wasn’t for her, I might have never realized how much I love nursing. Her class

is difficult, but I enjoy going to it everyday. She’s one of the best teachers I have ever had. She

cares about more than just education, she’s always there for her students if there’s a problem.

She has helped me with many things and I’m glad I decided to take her class.

My math teacher, Mr. Leet, has also greatly influenced my life. Mr. Leet is a great

teacher. He’s one of the only math teachers I’ve had that I actually learn from. If students don’t
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understand something, he’s great with helping them. He cares about all of his students and is

always there if someone needs something. He taught me that the only person I need to make

happy is myself, and that’s advice I’ll never forget.

In conclusion, my life has been impacted by many great people. These people are always

there and they’re all great at what they do. I’m grateful for all of them and my life would be

completely different without them. They’ve taught me my passion, they’ve supported me, and

they’re always there to help when I need it. They’re all amazing people and they have influenced

me to better myself and do what makes me happy.