I come from a low-income house where we struggle to even pay the bills or get groceries. I am only seventeen and have tried to help pay the bills. To help my family, I have babysat since I was ten, worked for the school since I was twelve, and started working a third job this past year. My life has consisted of juggling these three jobs, sports, watching my sister, maintaining a 3.9 GPA, and keeping up with my concurrent classes. This has been challenging, but I have worked hard to help my parents provide for my family. In the near future, I hope to find a way to afford college. Staying near home is important to me, so I can continue to support my family. My dream college is The University of Oklahoma. However, I know that attending The University of Oklahoma will not be possible without obtaining many scholarships. Therefore, I have developed a backup plan that will still allow me to achieve my dreams. My backup plan is to attend a junior college, Murray State, and pursue a nursing degree. With my nursing degree, I will then apply to The University of Oklahoma and work as a nurse while I study to become a doctor. This path will be more affordable initially and will allow me to continue working to support myself and my family. Affording Murray State will still be a challenge, but it requires less money upfront compared to a four-year university. To cover the costs of attending Murray State, I plan to work as much as possible. Once I transfer to The University of Oklahoma, I will work as a night nurse to earn the money needed for my expenses. Balancing work and school will be difficult, but I am determined to succeed. While working through the night, I will take classes during the day and try to remain a full-time student. This demanding schedule will require a lot of dedication and hard work, but I believe it will be worth it in the end. My ultimate goal is to become a doctor, and I am willing to make the necessary sacrifices to achieve that dream. Despite the challenges, I am committed to pursuing higher education and a career in medicine. I understand the importance of hard work and perseverance, and I am prepared to do whatever it takes to reach my goals. By staying focused and being determined, I believe I can overcome the obstacles in my path and make a positive impact on my family and become the first to graduate college. In conclusion, even though achieving my dreams will be challenging, I am confident in my ability to succeed. With a solid plan in place and a strong work ethic, I am determined to achieve my dream of becoming a doctor. By attending Murray State and then transferring to The University of Oklahoma, I will be able to balance my responsibilities and work towards a brighter future for myself and my family.