Essay Topic A: "The Greatest Challenge That I Have Encountered" About two years ago, I was backpacking in the mountains of New Mexico with some friends. On the sixth day of the trip, a group of us opted to brave the slopes of "Mt. Baldy", the highest peak in the area. It was only a day hike to the top, but any kind of strenuous activity at an altitude of 14,000 ft. can be exceptionally challenging …showed first 75 words of 413 total…

…showed last 75 words of 413 total…and well worth all the effort I put into getting there. What I learned that day was that, more often than not, the most worthwhile goals also present the toughest obstacles. I expect that college will hold many challenges, from studying and keeping grades up, to paying tuition. I know that with encouragement from my family and peers, as well as the knowledge of how beneficial an education is, I will get through just fine.