Orthodontic Career Goals

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them,” as said by Walt Disney is what inspires me to dream big. Disney and his dreams, courage, success, and ability to stay true to himself has always been an influence on my goals in life. He is the example that you can be anything you want and happy doing so, which is why I believe that one day I will own and operate an orthodontics practice. I plan to pursue a doctoral degree and become an orthodontist, all of which Baylor University will prepare me for. Although everything has a price tag, I believe that students shouldn’t have to worry about how their education is going to be paid for, which is why I am applying for the TXTA Foundation scholarship. Coming from a low-income household, I will be a first generation college student among …show more content…
I strive to maintain all A’s in my AP and dual credit classes. By doing so, I believe I will be more prepared for the strenuous college curriculum and my desired future doctoral profession. By having responsibilities, time consuming hobbies, and high standards for myself, I believe that I will achieve my goal of becoming an orthodontist and operating my own practice. I was inspired to pursue this profession because of my experience getting braces in junior high. I wore them for about nineteen months and honestly enjoyed the experience. My doctor was skilled and enthusiastic about his career, as well as eager to answer any questions I had. I enjoyed watching the transformation of my smile which is why I desire to allow other people to admire their own transformation and grow in the confidence of their smiles as well. In order to do so, I will need to undertake the undergraduate as well as postgraduate adventure of college, which comes with a price. The TXTA Foundation scholarship will aid me in doing so, and allow me to take a little stress off my shoulders in how my education will be paid