I am a disciplined and dedicated person who places a strong emphasis on the opportunities education can bring. My desire is to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity to inspire the next generation of cybersecurity students to strive to be the best and keep the world a safer place. My dream school is to graduate from University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), which has a nationally ranked cybersecurity program. While at UTSA, I want to be part of the Honor College and pursue an internship with the National Security Agency. I look for opportunities to challenge myself academically, socially, and physically by playing golf and taking the most rigorous classes available. By choosing to go to a magnet school, my high school curriculum consisted of advanced placement core classes and dual credit cybersecurity classes equipping me for the academic demands I will face in college. Each summer, I have attended Summer Camps to enrich what I learned during the school year. These camps have taught me how to work with Raspberry Pi, code with Java and Python, learn web design utilizing three different computer languages, and learn game development. These camps are held at a college campus exposing me to the most advanced technology available. NISD affords me this opportunity to further my skillset in technology, that my parents would not be able to afford. Due to NISD’s technology preparation, I have obtained a certification in Information Technology Fundamentals Professional. This certification will allow me to get an internship while in college because it predicts my aptitude in technology. During the school year or in the summer, becoming knowledgeable and using the most up-to-date technology becomes a crucial part of my computer abilities in cybersecurity. I am currently enrolled in Northwest Vista’s Dual Credit Practicum in Cybersecurity. I took Cyber Networking I and II dual credit classes last year. Prior to my high school graduation, I will receive a Level I Cyber Security Certificate through Northwest Vista. These classes have allowed me to practice protecting operating systems, networks, and sensitive data. These classes are revolutionizing the cybersecurity realm. I have been a team leader for my group projects, introducing ideas to provide foresight into potential obstacles. I am also an active member of the CyberPatriots Team. CyberPatriots is the nation's largest cyber defense competition where teams compete to secure virtual networks. Being involved in CyberPatriots, allows me an avenue to explore unique approaches to real-world problems. This forces me to make split-second decisions under pressure. By being the captain of the boys and girls golf team, I help my teammates improve upon their existing mental and physical game; a necessity the game of golf requires. As a mentor for a middle school student, I have to lead while inspiring my mentee to make decisions that will help his future. Due to my computer skills, my peers asked me to be their computer programmer for the Virtual Enterprise International Team. I designed their website and aided them to produce an award-winning product. As a member of the recruitment team for my magnet school, I provide insight into the field of cybersecurity. Through Young Astronauts, I am able to help elementary students by introducing new ideas incorporating their love for science and exploration. To be an innovator means you are willing to take chances on your abilities for the ultimate goal of improving efficiency. In academics, extracurricular activities, and through golf, I am an innovator, creating positive changes in my life and the lives of others.