Posted: February 9th, 2015

Tell us about a personal experience where you have faced an ethical dilemma.

Paper, Order, or Assignment Requirements

This is what the essay has to be: Tell us about a personal experience where you have faced an ethical dilemma. What was the dilemma? What choices did this dilemma require you to choose between? What choice did you make? Why?

This is what the essay will be scored on this is a scholarship essay:

Compliance with instructions
Grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Content and analysis
Uniqueness of response

Here is my resume so it might help you know me better and who I am:

Ashley Lyn Sanders
528 East 850 North, Firth Idaho. 83236 (208)346-6100

Objective: To obtain a Bachelor’s degree specializing in Biology, as part of a well-rounded undergraduate education. I plan to continue my studies through post graduate medical school and become a pediatric Oncologist.

Academics

​Graduates: Firth High School, Firth, Idaho – May 2015
​​​GPA​​​3.75
​​​SAT Composite​​
​​​ACT Composite ​22/36
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​Honors and College Classes:
• Firth High School Honor Roll – High Honors – 2011-2012
• Firth High School Honor Roll – 2012-2014
• Junior Honors English
• Psychology 101
• College Algebra
• AP Physiology
• College English

Honors and Awards

Honors Class – English

Firth Varsity Volleyball Team – 2011-2015
​Won 2A Nuclear Conference Championship in Volleyball – 2012,2013 and 2014
Won State Championship in Volleyball – 2013
Named to 2A Nuclear Conference 1st Team – 2012, 2013 and 2014
Named 2A Nuclear Conference 1st Team Middle Blocker – 2012
Named All Conference 1st Team Middle Blocker – 2013

Firth Varsity Basketball Team – 2012-2015 ​
Won 2A Nuclear Conference Championship in Basketball – 2014
Won State Championship in Basketball – 2014

Firth Varsity Softball Team – 2011-2015

Travel Fast Pitch Softball Team – 2012
​Qualified for 2013 Western B Nationals in Stockton, California

Pocatello Elite Volleyball Team – 2014
​Member of USAsanctioned travel volleyball club. The club will allow for further development and enhancement of my volleyball skills, in order to reach my full potential in the sport. The club will travel to several northwest cities for league play during 2014.

Violin – 2006 – 2014
​Placed 5th in Violin Solo at Spring Music Festival – 2011
​Placed 4th in Violin Solo at Spring Music Festival – 2012

​Dance – 2001 – 2014
​​Member of Jill Searle School of Dance Hip Hop and Jazz Dance Team

Leadership and Service

2nd Grade Star Tutor – 2011-2014 (102 hours)
​Assist 2nd Grade students with reading, writing, and mathematics. Correct assignments, and interact with the children and teachers. My involvement as Star Tutor has been key to the success of many young students. My devoted work in the program, and my ability to interface well with both the students and teachers, have resulted in requests to continue my role as Star Tutor for the last three years.

Angel Program – 2003 – 2013 (30 hours)
Participate individually in the Christmas Angel Program, to provide a better Christmas for children less fortunate.

Christmas for a Child – 2013 (10 hours)
Led the Firth Varsity Basketball team in Christmas for a Child Program, giving to children in need and providing a Christmas they will never forget.

Firth High School Sports Fund Raisers and Work Projects (60 hours)
Bagged groceries at the local grocery store to raise funds for travel to High School State Tournaments.

Cleaned the Firth Softball Field the last three years. Raked leaves and grass, moved dirt, mended fences, and pruned trees.

Cleared debris from local highways.

Participated in car washes and bake sales.

Caretaker and Pet Sitting – 2011-2014 (145 hours)
I have volunteered to watch the neighbors’ home and care for their animals while they are away. Duties have included: (1) feeding and watering a horse and donkey, and cleaning their stalls; (2) caring for two birds, feeding, watering, and cleaning their cages; (3) feeding and watering their cats and dogs; (4) irrigating their land, by opening head gates, pulling dams, and making sure the land has sufficient water; and (5) gathering their mail and monitoring garbage pickup.

Employment

YMCA Child Care Center – 2013-2015
​Care for infants and toddlers in summer day care program. I assist children in reading, writing, performing plays, feeding, and providing loving support to them throughout their day. Responsible for cleaning the center at the end of the day, including returning items to their proper place and sanitizing the entire children’s area.