influential person essay brother

Sample Essays: Influential Person

Please select from the following sample application essays:

Essay 1: Wellesley | Essay 2: Harvard | Essay 3: Harvard

Note: The following essays were not edited by EssayEdge Editors. They appear as they were initially reviewed by admissions officers.

Sample Essay 1

Wellesley, Influence of mother

It took me eighteen years to realize what an extraordinary influence my mother has been on my life. She's the kind of person who has thoughtful discussions about which artist she would most want to have her portrait painted by (Sargent), the kind of mother who always has time for her four children, and the kind of community leader who has a seat on the board of every major project to assist Washington's impoverished citizens. Growing up with such a strong role model, I developed many of her enthusiasms. I not only came to love the excitement of learning simply for the sake of knowing something new, but I also came to understand the idea of giving back to the community in exchange for a new sense of life, love, and spirit.

My mother's enthusiasm for learning is most apparent in travel. I was nine years old when my family visited Greece. Every night for three weeks before the trip, my older brother Peter and I sat with my mother on her bed reading Greek myths and taking notes on the Greek Gods. Despite the fact that we were traveling with fourteen-month-old twins, we managed to be at each ruin when the site opened at sunrise. I vividly remember standing in an empty ampitheatre pretending to be an ancient tragedian, picking out my favorite sculpture in the Acropolis museum, and inserting our family into modified tales of the battle at Troy. Eight years and half a dozen passport stamps later I have come to value what I have learned on these journeys about global history, politics and culture, as well as my family and myself.

While I treasure the various worlds my mother has opened to me abroad, my life has been equally transformed by what she has shown me just two miles from my house. As a ten year old, I often accompanied my mother to (name deleted), a local soup kitchen and children's center. While she attended meetings, I helped with the Summer Program by chasing children around the building and performing magic tricks. Having finally perfected the "floating paintbrush" trick, I began work as a full time volunteer with the five and six year old children last June. It is here that I met Jane Doe, an exceptionally strong girl with a vigor that is contagious. At the end of the summer, I decided to continue my work at (name deleted) as Jane's tutor. Although the position is often difficult, the personal rewards are beyond articulation. In the seven years since I first walked through the doors of (name deleted), I have learned not only the idea of giving to others, but also of deriving from them a sense of spirit.

Everything that my mother has ever done has been overshadowed by the thought behind it. While the raw experiences I have had at home and abroad have been spectacular, I have learned to truly value them by watching my mother. She has enriched my life with her passion for learning, and changed it with her devotion to humanity. In her endless love of everything and everyone she is touched by, I have seen a hope and life that is truly exceptional. Next year, I will find a new home miles away. However, my mother will always be by my side.

The topic of this essay is the writer's mother. However, the writer definitely focuses on herself, which makes this essay so strong. She manages to impress the reader with her travel experience, volunteer and community experience, and commitment to learning without ever sounding boastful or full of herself. The essay is also very well organized.

Back to top.

Sample Essay 2

Harvard, Favorite fictional character

Of all the characters that I've "met" through books and movies, two stand out as people that I most want to emulate. They are Attacus Finch from To Kill A Mockingbird and Dr. Archibald "Moonlight" Graham from Field of Dreams. They appeal to me because they embody what I strive to be. They are influential people in small towns who have a direct positive effect on those around them. I, too, plan to live in a small town after graduating from college, and that positive effect is something I must give in order to be satisfied with my life.

Both Mr. Finch and Dr. Graham are strong supporting characters in wonderful stories. They symbolize good, honesty, and wisdom. When the story of my town is written I want to symbolize those things. The base has been formed for me to live a productive, helpful life. As an Eagle Scout I represent those things that Mr. Finch and Dr. Graham represent. In the child/adolescent world I am Mr. Finch and Dr. Graham, but soon I'll be entering the adult world, a world in which I'm not yet prepared to lead.

I'm quite sure that as teenagers Attacus Finch and Moonlight Graham often wondered what they could do to help others. They probably emulated someone who they had seen live a successful life. They saw someone like my grandfather, 40-year president of our hometown bank, enjoy a lifetime of leading, sharing, and giving. I have seen him spend his Christmas Eves taking gifts of food and joy to indigent families. Often when his bank could not justify a loan to someone in need, my grandfather made the loan from his own pocket. He is a real-life Moonlight Graham, a man who has shown me that characters like Dr. Graham and Mr. Finch do much much more than elicit tears and smiles from readers and movie watchers. Through him and others in my family I feel I have acquired the values and the burning desire to benefit others that will form the foundation for a great life. I also feel that that foundation is not enough. I do not yet have the sophistication, knowledge, and wisdom necessary to succeed as I want to in the adult world. I feel that Harvard, above all others, can guide me toward the life of greatness that will make me the Attacus Finch of my town.

This essay is a great example of how to answer this question well. This applicant chose characters who demonstrated specific traits that reflect on his own personality. We believe that he is sincere about his choices because his reasons are personal (being from a small town, and so forth). He managed to tell us a good deal about himself, his values, and his goals while maintaining a strong focus throughout.

Sample Essay 3

Harvard, Family illness: Mother's fight with cancer

I am learning, both through observations and first-hand experiences, that there are many mishaps in life which seem to be unexplainable and unfair, and yet have devastating consequences. Disease fits into this category. Its atrocity does not stem from the fact that it is a rare or uncommon occurrence, since illness and disease pervade our lives as we hear numerous stories of sick people and come into contact with them each day. However, there is a marked difference between reading in the newspaper that a famous rock star or sports icon has tested H.I.V. positive and discovering that your own mother has been diagnosed with cancer.

Undoubtedly, the most influential people in my life have been my mother and father. It is to them that I credit many of my accomplishments and successes--both inside and outside of school. Throughout my childhood, my parents have always fostered and encouraged me in all my endeavors. At all my sporting events, spelling bees, concerts, and countless other activities, they have always been front row and center. My parents, in conjunction with twelve years of Catholic training, have also instilled in me a sound belief in a loving, caring God, which I have come to firmly believe. It therefore should not come as a surprise that the news of my mothers sickness would greatly alter my entire outlook on life. Where was my God?

My mother, in fact, had been aware of her condition in the spring of my junior year in high school. She deliberately did not inform my sister or me of her illness because she did not want to distract us from our studies. Instead, my mother waited for the completion of her radiation therapy treatments. At this time, she brought me into her room, sat me down on the same wooden rocking chair from which she used to read me bedtime stories, and began to relate her story. I did not weep, I did not flinch. In fact, I hardly even moved, but from that point onward, I vowed that I would do anything and everything to please my mother and make her proud of me.

Every subsequent award won and every honor bestowed upon me has been inspired by the recollection of my mother's plight. I look to her as a driving force of motivation. In her I see the firm, enduring qualities of courage, strength, hope, and especially love. Whenever I feel discouraged or dispirited, I remember the example set by my mother and soon become reinvigorated. Instead of groveling in my sorrow, I think of all the pain and suffering that my mother had to endure and am revived with new energy after realizing the triviality of my own predicament. For instance, last year, when I was playing in a championship soccer game, my leg became entangled with a forwards leg on the other team, and I wound up tearing my medial cruciate ligament. I was very upset for having injured myself in such a seemingly inane manner. Completely absorbed in my own anguish, I would not talk to anyone and instead lamented on the sidelines. But then I remembered something that my mother used to say to me whenever something like this happened: If this is the worst thing that ever happens to you, I'll be very happy, and you'll be very lucky. Instantly, many thoughts race through my mind. I pictured my mother as a young thirteen-year-old walking to the hospital every day after school to visit her sick father. She had always told me how extremely painful it had been to watch his body become emaciated as the cancer advanced day by day and finally took its toll. I then pictured my mother in the hospital, thirty years later, undergoing all the physically and mentally debilitating tests, and having to worry about her husband and her children at the same time. I suddenly felt incredibly ashamed at how immature I had been acting over my own affliction. I gathered my thoughts and instead of sulking or complaining, helped coach my team to victory.

I am very happy to say that my mother is now feeling much better and her periodic checkups and C.A.T. scans have indicated that she is doing very well. Nevertheless, her strength and courage will remain a constant source of inspiration to me. I feel confident to greet the future with a resolute sense of hope and optimism.

The majority of the suggestions for this essay highlight the danger inherent in relying on an overly poignant topic, in this case the writer's mother's bout with cancer. Part of why the reactions to this piece are so passionate (and why there are so many of them) is because had the applicant just taken a slightly different approach, he could have had a powerful and touching composition on his hands. It is always frustrating when a piece with so much potential misses the mark. In this case, the material and emotion are all there. Had he spent more time and written with more sincerity, this essay might have been a real winner.

I wish this kid had started the essay with his mom sitting him down in the rocking chair. That would have been a powerful beginning. In general, using the introduction of the essay to paint a scene or mood can be very effective.

He should begin with the most simple and striking sentence possible, such as "On January 5, 1995, my mother learned that she had cancer." Use real times and exact places. Let the most dramatic point go where it belongs, at the end of the sentence--also known as the stress point.

Because this topic is so personal, I yearn to know more about the student's reaction to his mom's cancer, how he and his family dealt with it over time. As written, things just seem a bit too tidy.

The author describes a valuable life lesson, but I find the writing style to be artificial and a bit maudlin. I imagine he resorted to the thesaurus more than once.

The writer tells us a sad story about his mother with cancer and how he has strived to do his best because of what his mother has been through. The topic can be a tear jerker, but this essay lacked the depth and richness that other essays with similar topics possess.

The experience obviously impacted the student very much. But what students do not realize is that they do not have to share such personal issues within the confines of a college essay.

I don't believe the "epiphany" in the conclusion as it's described. It's too easy and convenient to be believable. He begins his description with "For instance," which negates almost everything that follows. When he sees his mother in his mind, he "instantly" thinks this and "suddenly" does that, and finally "helped coach his team to victory." He "coached" the team. "Cheered" maybe. "Coached?" No way.

This essay smells of contrivance. Yes, his mother's bout with cancer affected him. Just not in the way he wants me to believe. This is the "lasting sanctifying effect" essay. Look at what the writer is actually saying (using his own words): I used to be "absorbed in my own anguish" and "lament" my bouts with adversity. But, "instantly" or "suddenly" (take your pick), I became a young man "confident to greet the future with a resolute sense of hope and optimism." Why not say, "I used to be a thoughtless, immature teenager. My mother got cancer. I'm now a thoughtful, mature adult. You should admit me to _____." His essay is no less subtle.

Return to: Lesson One: College Essay Questions

Here are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.

How to Write a College Essay About an Influential Person

• November 2, 2022

When brainstorming topics for your college essay, you’ve probably considered writing about a person who has influenced or inspired you–a parent or grandparent, a sibling, a teacher, or another significant figure in your life. You may be writing an essay of your own design or responding to the fourth prompt on this year’s Common Application: Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?

Writing about someone else in a college essay can be tricky—after all, your ultimate goal is still to tell admissions officers enough about you to help them decide whether to offer you admission. But there’s a way to do that even while writing a specific, insightful essay centered on another person. In this post, we’ll walk you through the process of choosing someone to write about, brainstorming, and pulling your ideas together into a finished essay.

Choosing a person to write about

One of our favorite college essays about someone other than the writer is Zoya Garg’s essay about her mother, which was published in the New York Times . Garg writes about her mother’s dreams of a career as a stand-up comedian and how a gift from Garg helped set her on the path to achieving those dreams:

“My mom finds a baffling delight from drinking from glass, hotel-grade water dispensers. Even when three-day-old lemon rinds float in stale water, drinking from the dispenser remains luxurious. Last year for her birthday, I saved enough to buy a water dispenser for our kitchen counter. However, instead of water, I filled it with handwritten notes encouraging her to chase her dreams of a career.”

One of the things that works well about Garg’s essay is how precisely Garg pinpoints the ways her mom has inspired her—Garg mentions her mother’s curiosity, her sense of humor, and her ability to “light up conversations” with and “reach the hearts of” everyone she encounters. If you’re going to write an essay about someone else, choose someone about whom you can identify these kinds of details, rather than someone who has inspired you from afar.

Inspiration doesn’t always have to be positive—perhaps you were inspired by not wanting to be like a particular person in your life. But if you choose to write about someone who inspired you in a more indirect or negative way, be mindful of the tone you’re striking in your essay and the impression it might leave on an admissions officer. Remember that your essay is an opportunity to show the kind of community member you would be if admitted to the school.

Brainstorming your essay

A successful essay about someone who has inspired you will have two key ingredients: examples and reflection. (To learn more on the importance of reflection in the college essay, check out our Complete Your College Essay Online Course .) But unlike a recipe, you don’t have to add these ingredients in any particular order—you can begin by brainstorming either one and still find your way to a powerful finished essay.

If you’d like to start with examples, spend some time thinking about moments when this person inspired or influenced you. Try to pinpoint them as precisely as possible: Did you have a conversation with your father or a driving lesson with your mother that particularly taught you something? Did time spent with an older sibling while on a family vacation show you something about the person you hope to become?

Once you have your list of moments, try writing a sentence or two about what you learned in each instance. For example: Driving with my mother, who always wanted to take the scenic route, reminded me of the importance of patience, something I have long struggled with. 

If you already know what you’ve learned from the person you’re focusing on, you can just as easily do this brainstorm in reverse. Try first writing out the “lessons” you’ve learned. Then, under each one, list as many examples as you can think of that illustrate how this person taught you what you’ve learned from them—the driving lesson, the meaningful conversation, the morning spent surfing, and more. The most evocative examples and moments on the list will be excellent material for your essay.

Beginning to write

You’ve probably spent a lot of time with the most important people in your life. (If you haven’t, that might be an essay in itself!) That can make those people even harder to describe, because we know so much more about them than can fit into a single essay.

As you begin to write, return to some of the questions you asked during the brainstorming process:

• What one illustrative story can you tell about this person?
• What one or two key things have you learned from them, or what one or two things have they inspired you to do?
• Was there a specific experience one of you went through during which they inspired you?

Think back to Zoya Garg’s anecdote of a birthday gift, which tells a much larger story about her relationship with her mother and about Garg’s own ability to understand and support those around her.

Sometimes the easiest way to build this kind of essay is to work backwards. Consider this person’s traits – what does the reader need to know most about the person, and what have you learned from them? Perhaps it’s your mother’s fondness for taking the scenic route, or your sister’s willingness to try new things. Then make a list of experiences, traits, or adjectives that best capture those elements: Is it the way they laugh, how they take charge in difficult situations, how they walk into a room? In Garg’s essay, one telling detail is her mother’s “baffling delight” in drinking out of fancy glass water dispensers, which kicks off the entire story. Those are the perfect kinds of characteristics and small moments to include in your essay.

And remember—it isn’t enough just to describe this inspirational person. You’ll also need to describe how their influence shows up in your life, in big or small ways.

Revising your essay

Once you’ve drafted your essay, and perhaps taken some time away from the draft, look at your essay with fresh eyes . This is a great opportunity to check that your essay is specific and precise in the way you describe the person who inspired you, so that the admissions officers reading your essay will come away feeling like they know that person. Keep in mind that even if you’re writing about an experience of anti-inspiration, or someone who inspired you not to be like them, it’s worth trying to strike a positive tone in your essay.

And finally, remember that your ultimate goal is to give the admissions committee insight into who they might be inviting into their campus community. You want them to feel as though they’ve gotten to know you —no matter who else you introduce them to along the way.

Complete your College Essay

Conquer the Common Application Essay with confidence from the comfort of your home with our virtual on-demand course, providing videos, resources, prompts and weekly office hours to help you achieve success.

Students will walk away with a complete, authentic Personal Statement that they can be proud to submit to the colleges of their dreams.

Related Post

Tips for Writing for Canadian Universities vs American College Applications

University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, McGill University, Universite de Montreal and many more – Canadian Universities like these

College Essay Tips from Admission Counselor Jason Locke

In the following Q&A, former Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Cornell University Jason Locke shares college essay tips from admission

Boost Your Writing Skills and Connect with Other Writers: 3 Reasons to Join Write the World’s Virtual Writing Summer Camp

Looking to Improve Your Writing Skills? Join our Virtual Writing Summer Camp Now! Whether you’re an aspiring writer seeking to

Subscribe now to learn more about our virtual camps, college essay programs, and more.

20 University Road, Suite 500, Cambridge, MA 02138

• Login / Register

How to Write a Descriptive Essay on an Influential Person in Your Life

How to Write a Speech About Someone I Admire

A descriptive essay on an influential person can be about someone who has had a positive or negative impact on your life. This person can be a teacher, a coach, a family member, a friend, an employer, a political figure, a historical figure or even a fictional character. The key element of writing this type of essay is to reflect on how and why the person has influenced you.

Focus Your Essay

As in any essay, when writing about an influential person in your life you should include a thesis statement. In this case, the thesis statement declares how or why this person has influenced you life. For example, if writing about your soccer coach, you may write, "Through his advice and the example of his character, my soccer coach has inspired me to never be lazy, to get back up after a fall, and to be a confident leader." The thesis statement gives you, the writer, a focus and direction so that you are not only describing a person, but exploring the causes and effects of that person's impact on you.

Start With an Anecdote

Instead of starting the essay with an explicit physical or personal description of the person, you can more meaningfully reveal who the individual is by sharing a personal story. For example, if you are writing about your sibling, you can begin the essay with a specific memory of a moment or experience you shared in which your relationship or your sibling's strengths and weaknesses are revealed through actions. This is an engaging way to entertain the reader while imparting valuable information about the person you are describing.

Describe the Person

At some point in the descriptive essay, you need to describe the influential person. This description -- which can include physical attributes, biographical information and personality traits -- should be related with concrete language. The description should paint a vivid picture of all that matters about the person. The writer needs to be judicious in which descriptive material she selects for inclusion in the essay; the information should be determined by the overall point being made in the essay. For example, if your thesis statement is about how Abraham Lincoln is your hero because of all his accomplishments relative to the social and political conditions of the time, descriptions of his favorite hobbies or hair color may not be pertinent. The description serves to give a deeper and more vivid portrait of the influential person, but should ultimately serve the higher cause of the thesis statement and the effect of the person on the writer.

Describe Your Relationship

When writing about an influential person, you have to talk not just about the person, but also about the reason the person has made an impact on your life; this means you have to talk about yourself, what specific things you have learned from this person, and how those lessons affect you today. An important strategy for successfully describing the relationship between the person and the writer is to give specific examples. For example, don't just say, "my grandmother is generous"; give specific examples of her generosity: "she always makes sure everyone is fed before eating," or "she sold her jewelry to help pay for a car so that I could drive to work." These specific examples are more powerful and evoke more empathy than general descriptive words such as "kind" or "generous."

Related Articles

How to Write an Autobiography for a Scholarship

How to Write a Self-Portrait Essay

How to Determine the Tone of an Essay

How to Write a Good Personality Essay

How to Write a Retreat Letter

How to Write a College Character Analysis Essay

How to Write a Thesis Statement for "Robinson Crusoe"

Purpose of a Pronoun

• The University of Texas at El Paso: How to Write an Expressive or Descriptive Essay
• Butte College: Writing a Descriptive Essay

Soheila Battaglia is a published and award-winning author and filmmaker. She holds an MA in literary cultures from New York University and a BA in ethnic studies from UC Berkeley. She is a college professor of literature and composition.

• TOP CATEGORIES
• AS and A Level
• University Degree
• International Baccalaureate
• Uncategorised
• 5 Star Essays
• Study Tools
• Study Guides
• Meet the Team
• Health and Social Care
• Child Development

My brother is the most influential person in my life

My brother is the most influential person in my life.  His name is Wade, and he is 21 years old, leaving a 4 year gap in between the two of us.  Most siblings are always quarreling, and never do anything together.  My brother and I are most definitely not like that, we do everything together.  Throughout my life I have modeled to be more like him, he is not only my older brother but my peer and my role model.

        When I was 5, I would follow my brother around everywhere, I was the pesky younger brother.  I felt the brunt of many a cruel joke that my brother and his friends would play on me, but throughout all of these jokes I knew they only did it in fun and I enjoyed it.  When they found that I would laugh at these jokes as much as they did, I was accepted into that group of friends.  My brother would always take me along when he went to a friend’s house, or when his friends came over to our house I would get to hang out with all of the older guys.  This could be seen as a good or a bad thing.  I was exposed to many things I should not have been by hanging out with my brother and his friends, but this also helped me to mature earlier.

        There is a phase in the younger years of my generation’s lives when it is considered cool to smoke.  At the age of 14 I was tempted by friends to smoke, but since I had been with my brother when he was tempted to smoke I knew it would be a bad decision to even try.  Watching my brothers go through the trials of life has helped me to resist certain temptations that I otherwise might have gotten sucked into.  I was able to see the mistakes he made and avoid those decisions in my life.

This is a preview of the whole essay

        I have always been in competition with my brother; I strive to be as good as or better at everything than he is.  He was always bigger and faster than I was so if we wrestled I would get beat, and if we raced he would leave me in the dust.  This instilled in me a drive to improve myself.  My brother was not the brightest student.  This compelled me to be as good a student as possible.  If my age restrained me from being equals with my brother physically, I would have to strive hard in school to have better grades than he did.

        My brother and I are still very close, but now he is engaged.  We don’t do everything together anymore; he has his own career and hopes to start a family of his own.  The drive to better myself that he put in me as a young child still drives me to be a better person.  I still model myself after my brother because he is the greatest person in the world in my eyes.  I will always remember the wrestling matches as a child that I got terribly beat at, and the times when he would make me do stupid stuff just so his friends could laugh at me.  These things may seem like something I would look back at and be bitter about, but I will always value the lessons in life that Wade taught me.

Document Details

• Word Count 572
• Page Count 2
• Subject Health and Social Care

Related Essays

To my Brother

My big brother Zac.

This is my Autobiography, this is all about my life, My family, My friends,...

My Life - Autobiography

Tips for the College Interview Question "Who Has Most Influenced You?"

• Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania
• M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania
• B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT

Interview questions about influential people can come in many variations: Who is your hero? Who deserves the most credit for your success? Who is your role model? In short, the question is asking you to discuss someone you admire.

Interview Tips: Who Has Most Influenced you?

• You don't have to be creative with this question. Just be honest and thoughtful. Family members, teachers, and friends are all fine answers.
• Be careful with polarizing political figures since it can a challenge for your interviewer to be entirely unbiased.
• Don't try to impress your interviewer with historical figures like Abraham Lincoln or Mother Theresa.
• Focus on a human, not a pet.

Good Interview Answers About an Influential Person

So, who should you name as a hero or influential person? Speak from the heart here. There is no right answer other than a sincere answer. Also, realize that unlike a "hero," an influential person isn't always a positive example. You may have grown and changed as a result of someone whose mistakes or inappropriate behavior taught you what  not  to do with your life. Answers to the question can draw from lots of different options:

• A Family Member— For most of us, parents and siblings have a huge impact on our lives. Answering with a family member is fairly predictable but also perfectly appropriate. Just make sure you can articulate the specific ways in which the family member influenced you.
• A Teacher— Is there a particular teacher who got you excited about learning, a subject area, or continuing your education? Since you're interviewing in an effort to continue your education, focusing on an educator can be an excellent choice.
• A Friend— For good or bad, your close friends have a huge influence on your decisions and behavior. Do you have a close friend who has helped you succeed in high school? Or, depending on how the question is worded, do you have a friend who influenced you in a negative way?
• A Coach— Coaches often teach us leadership, responsibility and teamwork. As long as your response doesn't reveal that you value athletics more than academics, a coach can be a great choice. Try to articulate how your coach has helped you succeed in areas other than sports.
• A Community Member— Do you have a mentor in the church or some other community organization? Community members often teach us to think outside of the narrow sphere of our families.

Bad Interview Answers

This question about an influential person, like many common interview questions , is not difficult, but you do want to think about it for a few minutes before your interview. A few answers can fall flat, so think twice before giving responses such as these:

• Myself— In truth, you probably are the person who is most responsible for your success. You may, in fact, be self-reliant with no real heroes. However, if you answer this question with yourself you will sound self-absorbed and selfish. Colleges want to admit students who help each other out and work as a community. They don't want solitary egotists.
• Gandhi or Abe Lincoln— If you have great respect for an admirable historical figure, that's wonderful. Such answers, however, can come across sounding like you're trying to make a good impression, not like you're answering the question sincerely. In your day-to-day life of classes, extracurricular activities , tests, and relationships, is Abe Lincoln really influencing your behavior? If he is, fine. If not, rethink your answer and work to speak from the heart.
• Donald Trump or Barack Obama— Here, as with the example above, is the president (or Senator, Governor, etc.) really influencing and guiding you in your day-to-day life? This question has an added danger. Your interviewer will do his or her best to be unbiased, but interviewers are human. If you name a Democrat and your interviewer is a staunch Republican, your response could create a subconscious strike against you in the interviewer's mind. Both Trump and Obama can be polarizing figures, so be aware of the inherent risks before choosing a prominent political figure for your response.
• God— At a college with a religious affiliation, God could be a fine answer. At many colleges, however, the answer is a crap shoot. The admissions officer may admire your faith. Some interviewers, however, will be skeptical of students who attribute their successes to prayer and divine guidance rather than commitment and hard work. That said, you certainly don't need to shy away from your faith in your interview, and a priest or rabbi can be an excellent choice for this interview question.
• My Dog— Fido may be a great pet who has taught you responsibility and unconditional love, but keep your answer in the world of humans. Colleges are made up of humans.

A Final Word

Whatever your answer, bring the influential person to life for your interviewer. Avoid vague generalities. As with an admissions essay on an influential person , you'll want to provide colorful, entertaining, and specific examples of how the person has influenced you. Also, keep in mind that a strong answer provides a window into your life and personality, not just the admirable qualities of the influential person. The ultimate goal of the interviewer is to get to know you better, not the person you admire.

Finally, make sure you dress appropriately and avoid common interview mistakes . College interviews are generally congenial exchanges of information, so try to relax and have a good time chatting with the college representative.

• Why Are You Interested in Our College?
• What Can You Contribute to Our University?
• What Did You Do This Summer?
• Tell Me About Yourself
• What Would You Do Differently? Interview Question Tips
• How to Answer "What Can I Tell You About Our College?"
• High School Grades Don't Always Accurately Reflect Your Ability
• What Do You Do Best?
• What Do You Do for Fun?
• Recommend a Good Book to Me
• What Do You Want to Major In?
• What Do You See Yourself Doing 10 Years From Now?
• College Interview Tips: "Tell Me About a Challenge You Overcame"
• Common Application Essay Option 6: Losing Track of Time
• What Should a Man Wear to a College Interview?
• What Colleges Look for in an Applicant

Essay Service Examples Life Hero

Influential Person essays

44 samples in this category

Essay on My Brother as an Influential Person for Me

The most influential person in my life: personal narrative, essay about the most influential person in my life.

800+ verified writers can handle your paper.

Essay about Roseanne Barr: Very Influential Person

Essay about my grandmother: the most influential person of my entire life, martin luther king jr. as an influential person in my life.

Abbey Nicole Curran as a Great Influential Person

The most influential person in my life: essay, most influential person in my life: essay, essay on why is frida kahlo influential, my grandmother and her influence on my life, personal narrative: my lovely grandma, people who have had the greatest influence on me in my life, essay about oprah winfrey: an influential and inspirational woman in our society, essay about oprah winfrey: a powerful american figure, my own entrepreneurial profile and how it was influenced by oprah winfrey, essay about my mother as one of the most important and influential people in my life, my grandmother is my hero, essay about the most impactful person in my life, jimi hendrix and his contribution to the evolution of rock and roll, the beatles and their huge influence on society, life of fidel castro and his influence on americans: opinion essay, impact of andy warhol on the world: analytical essay, extended essay on influence of andy warhol on ed paschke, essay on why is gandhi considered one of the most influential people of the twentieth century, my hero is bob marley: narrative essay, short essay on the prophet muhammad, beyoncé and feminism: essay, mothers and their boundless love: personal narrative essay, my father is my hero: personal narrative essay.

Top similar topics

Join our 150k of happy users

• Get original paper written according to your instructions
• Save time for what matters most

Fair Use Policy

EduBirdie considers academic integrity to be the essential part of the learning process and does not support any violation of the academic standards. Should you have any questions regarding our Fair Use Policy or become aware of any violations, please do not hesitate to contact us via [email protected].

Meet Melinda French Gates, one of the world's most influential and richest women

• Melinda French Gates ranks 10th on Forbes' The World's 100 Most Powerful Women list.
• French Gates, worth $13.4 billion, co-founded the Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates Foundation.
• She endorsed Kamala Harris for 2024, emphasizing the need for abortion rights advocacy.

Melinda French Gates is a renowned philanthropist, which has helped earn her the spot as the 10th most powerful woman in the world, according to Forbes' The World's 100 Most Powerful Women list.

French Gates is worth $13.4 billion, according to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index, which ranks her 157th among the world's richest billionaires, as of Friday, August 2.

Since founding the Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates Foundation in 2000 with her former husband, Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, the pair have donated $59.5 billion to the charitable foundation.

In May, French Gates announced she was stepping down from her role as cochair of the foundation. In her announcement, she said she remains committed to "people and organizations working on behalf of women and families around the world, including on reproductive rights in the United States."

French Gates endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election race and highlighted the importance of a leader who will advocate for abortion rights.

She previously backed President Joe Biden before he left the race, a decision that Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized in January.

Here's a look at French Gates' life and career so far.

French Gates graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's degree in computer science and economics

French Gates also received an MBA from Duke's Fuqua School of Business. The philanthropist has gifted The French Family Science Center, the University Scholars Program, and the DukeEngage Program to her alma mater. She also served as a Duke trustee for several years. Shortly after she graduated, she joined Microsoft and served as a project manager of software products Microsoft Bob, Microsoft Encarta, and Expedia.

Melinda French Gates married Bill Gates in 1994

Bill Gates asked her on a date while at a company picnic. She initially turned him down because he wasn't spontaneous enough, but an hour later, he asked to take her out that night, and she agreed.

After seven years of dating, they married in a secret ceremony on a Hawaiian golf course . They divorced in 2021 after 27 years of marriage.

She left Microsoft in 1996 to start a family

French Gates became the general manager of information products, before she left the role to start a family.

Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates share three children

French Gates gave birth to their three children, Jennifer, Rory, and Phoebe, in 1996, 1999, and 2002. The eldest of the three, Jennifer Katharine Gates , graduated from Stanford University in 2018 with a degree in human biology. She's an accomplished equestrian and graduated from Mount Sinai's Icahn School of Medicine in 2024.

Rory John Gates graduated from the University of Chicago in 2022

Rory Gates graduated with a double major and a Master's in Creative Writing.

French Gates wrote an essay about him in 2017 titled "How I Raised a Feminist Son." In it, she describes him as a "great son and a great brother" who "inherited his parents' obsessive love of puzzles."

Phoebe Gates is a Stanford graduate and activist

Phoebe Gates is Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates' youngest child, who graduated from Stanford University in 2024.

French Gates has long been an advocate for women's rights

French Gates has been vocal about expanding the availability of contraception and advocated for female founders. She previously pledged $1 billion through her nonprofit Pivotal Ventures to help gender equality causes.

$200 million of the $1 billion was committed toward organizations protecting women's rights, such as the Center for Reproductive Rights and MomsRising Education Fund. She has also brought awareness to "time poverty" — the idea that daily unpaid work like household chores "rob women of their potential."

She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by then-President Obama in 2016

French Gates was given the highest civilian award in the US, for her work in health and poverty in America and abroad.

Her debut book titled "The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World" came out in 2019

In the book, French Gates shares stories of people she's met through her philanthropy and what they have taught her about women's rights and issues.

In the book, she wrote, "Being a feminist means believing that every woman should be able to use her voice and pursue her potential, and that women and men should all work together to take down the barriers and end the biases that still hold women back."

In May, French Gates committed an additional $1 billion through 2026 to "advance women’s power globally"

French Gates said in the announcement, "For too long, a lack of money has forced  organizations  fighting for women's rights into a defensive posture while the enemies of progress play offense. I want to help even the match." In July, French Gates announced her support for Kamala Harris in an X post, saying, "She has an inspiring vision for America." Her endorsement of Biden and then Harris marks the first time she has made a political endorsement.

• Main content

Home — Essay Samples — Life — Hero — Influential Person

Essays About Influential Person

What makes a good influential person essay topics.

When it comes to writing an influential person essay, the topic you choose can make all the difference. A good essay topic should be thought-provoking, engaging, and unique. It should also be something that allows you to showcase your writing skills and express your thoughts and feelings. So, What Makes a Good influential person essay topic? Let's take a look at some recommendations.

When brainstorming and choosing an essay topic, it's important to consider your personal connection to the influential person. Think about someone who has had a significant impact on your life, whether it's a family member, teacher, mentor, or public figure. Consider what qualities or actions make this person influential to you and how they have shaped your beliefs or values.

Additionally, think about the impact that the influential person has had on others or society as a whole. Is there a specific event or accomplishment that sets this person apart and makes them worthy of admiration? Consider the broader implications of their influence and how it has shaped the world around them.

A good essay topic should also be something that allows you to delve into the complexities of the influential person's character and the impact they have had. It should provide ample opportunity for reflection and insight, allowing you to explore the nuances of their influence and the lessons they have imparted.

In , a good influential person essay topic should be personal, impactful, and thought-provoking. It should allow you to showcase your writing skills and express your unique perspective on the person's influence.

Best Influential Person Essay Topics

• The unsung hero: A tribute to the person who quietly impacts lives without seeking recognition.
• Overcoming adversity: How a mentor or role model has inspired you to overcome challenges.
• The power of empathy: Exploring the influence of a compassionate and understanding individual.
• Breaking barriers: The impact of a trailblazer who has shattered stereotypes and paved the way for others.
• A legacy of leadership: Examining the leadership qualities of an influential figure and their lasting impact.

Influential Person essay topics Prompts

• If you could have a conversation with an influential person, living or deceased, who would it be and why?
• Reflect on a specific moment or event that illustrates the influence of an important person in your life.
• How has an influential person's impact on your life shaped your values and beliefs?
• Explore the lessons and wisdom imparted by an influential person and how they have influenced your personal growth.
• If you could embody the qualities of an influential person, who would you choose and why?

Who is The Most Influential Person in Your Life

The influence of my dad on my love for sports, made-to-order essay as fast as you need it.

Each essay is customized to cater to your unique preferences

+ experts online

My Favorite Person, My Friend Vie

Success stories of self-made millionaires, the most important and influential people of the colonial and romantic period, andrew carnegie - an influential hero with a golden bag, let us write you an essay from scratch.

• 450+ experts on 30 subjects ready to help
• Custom essay delivered in as few as 3 hours

Oprah Winfrey as a Nowadays Hero

My hero: elon musk, my hero: larry page, my hero: walter elias disney, get a personalized essay in under 3 hours.

Expert-written essays crafted with your exact needs in mind

Katherine Johnson - an African American Hero

The most influential accomplishments of theodore roosevelt – the 26th president of the us, jackie robinson and his role in breaking color barriers, the life of henry ford: education, motivation, and entrepreneurship, research report on henry ford and his social impact, jackie robinson: accomplishments and impact on the world, rupert murdoch and his business success around the world, helen keller and her role in american history, the life and legacy of temple grandin, the everlasting impact of louis armstrong on the trumpet in jazz, analysis of how modal jazz was pioneered by miles davis , jean jacques rousseau’s legacy, what makes a hero: superman and jesus analysis, louis armstrong and his influence of the world of music, jane addams and her contributions to social work, shoot for the stars: nasa’s katherine johnson, mary edwards walker - a hero before her time, the history of truman doctrine, stevie wonder as a humanitarian and philanthropist, why andrew carnegie was a hero, but not to all americans, relevant topics.

• Helping Others
• Someone Who Inspires Me
• Role Models
• Winter Break

By clicking “Check Writers’ Offers”, you agree to our terms of service and privacy policy . We’ll occasionally send you promo and account related email

No need to pay just yet!

We use cookies to personalyze your web-site experience. By continuing we’ll assume you board with our cookie policy .

• Instructions Followed To The Letter
• Deadlines Met At Every Stage
• Unique And Plagiarism Free

My Brother Is My Hero Essay

My brother is my hero essay (in 10 lines).

• My brother is my hero.
• He has always been there for me.
• He supports me through the ups and downs of life.
• He is hardworking and determined.
• He inspires me to aim higher and work harder.
• He is kind and compassionate.
• He volunteers his time and resources to help others.
• He is a great leader and role model.
• He has taught me important values like honesty and respect.
• I am grateful for his presence in my life.

My Brother Is My Hero Essay (300 Words)

Having a hero in one’s life is a great source of inspiration and motivation. My brother is one of the people who has had a significant impact on my life, and he is my hero. He is older than me by a few years, and I have always looked up to him as a role model. In this essay, I will explain why my brother is my hero and how he has influenced my life.

First and foremost, my brother has always been there for me. He has supported me through the ups and downs of life, and I know that I can always count on him. Whenever I face a difficult situation, he is the first person I turn to for advice and guidance. He listens patiently to my problems and offers practical solutions that have helped me overcome many challenges.

Moreover, my brother is an incredibly hardworking and determined person. He has always been passionate about his career and has worked tirelessly to achieve his goals. He has inspired me to be diligent and perseverant in pursuing my own dreams. Seeing his success has motivated me to aim higher and work harder to achieve my goals.

In addition to being a hard worker, my brother is also a kind and compassionate person. He volunteers his time and resources to help others, and he always puts the needs of others before his own. His selflessness has taught me the importance of giving back to society and helping those in need.

Furthermore, my brother is a great leader and a role model to many people. He has a strong moral compass and always does the right thing, even when it is not the easiest or most popular choice. He has taught me to be honest, respectful, and responsible, and I strive to emulate his positive qualities in my own life.

In conclusion, my brother is my hero because he has always been there for me, inspired me to work hard, shown me the importance of giving back to society, and been a positive role model. I am grateful for his presence in my life, and I hope to continue to learn from him and follow in his footsteps.

My Brother Is My Hero Essay (700 Words)

Introduction.

A hero is someone who inspires us, motivates us and brings out the best in us. They are the people who make a significant impact on our lives and leave an indelible mark on our hearts. My brother is one of those people, and he is my hero. He has been a constant source of support and inspiration, and he has influenced my life in many ways. In this essay, I will explain why my brother is my hero and how he has impacted my life.

Always There for Me

My brother has always been there for me, no matter what. He has supported me through the ups and downs of life, and I know that I can always count on him. Whenever I face a difficult situation, he is the first person I turn to for advice and guidance. He listens patiently to my problems and offers practical solutions that have helped me overcome many challenges.

When I was in college, I was struggling to balance my coursework and my part-time job. I was feeling overwhelmed and stressed out, and I didn’t know how to manage my time effectively. I called my brother, and he spent hours talking me through my problems and helping me come up with a plan. He encouraged me to prioritize my responsibilities and showed me how to create a schedule that would allow me to get everything done. Thanks to his guidance, I was able to get back on track and succeed in my studies.

Hardworking and Determined

My brother is an incredibly hardworking and determined person. He has always been passionate about his career and has worked tirelessly to achieve his goals. He has inspired me to be diligent and perseverant in pursuing my own dreams. Seeing his success has motivated me to aim higher and strive for excellence in everything I do.

One example of his determination is when he decided to pursue a master’s degree while working full-time. He had to juggle his job, his studies, and his family responsibilities, but he never gave up. He stayed up late at night studying, woke up early in the morning to go to work, and still found time to spend with his family. He graduated with honors, and I was so proud of him. His work ethic and determination have been a great example for me to follow.

Kind and Generous

My brother is also one of the kindest and most generous people I know. He is always willing to lend a helping hand, whether it’s to a family member or a complete stranger. He volunteers at a local charity and donates a portion of his income to support various causes. He has taught me the importance of giving back to the community and helping those in need.

One of my fondest memories of my brother’s kindness was when he surprised me with a birthday present that he had been saving up for months. He knew that I had been wanting a new laptop, but I couldn’t afford it at the time. He secretly saved up money from his salary and bought me the laptop as a birthday gift. I was so touched by his generosity and love.

In conclusion, my brother is my hero for many reasons. He has always been there for me, supported me, and inspired me to be the best version of myself. His hard work, determination, kindness, and generosity have left a lasting impact on my life. I am grateful to have him as my brother and my hero.

Related Articles

Dr. sarvepalli radhakrishnan | short note/speech, leonardo da vinci | short note/speech, chhatrapati shivaji | short note/speech, howrah bridge | short note/speech, essay on environmental pollution [पर्यावरण प्रदूषण पर निबंध], essay on i want to become a doctor, leave a comment cancel reply.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Notify me of follow-up comments by email.

Notify me of new posts by email.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed .

My brother has prominently impacted my life - influential person

Ayeh 2 / 3   Nov 25, 2010   #2 "This person can be very inspirational and even more if it is someone close to you or a relative." It sounds a bit strange to me.. maybe change it to "This person can be very inspirational especially if it is.." ? Just a suggestion haha "support me in my many decisions" Should probably be changed to "support all of my decisions" "I consider it as a phenomenal thing because he has showed me the great things that can be accomplished in life" Maybe alter this a bit to be "I consider it to be a phenomenal thing that he.." As for the conclusion, "I cherish my brother , greatly because.." The comma is not needed. The long list of characters your brother has played in your life ends in a choppy fashion "..best friend, my big brother but mostly the biggest influence that has forever changed my life in a positive way!" Try to make it flow smoother. Other than that it's a great essay topic good job

• A Beginner’s Guide to IELTS
• Common Grammar Mistakes [for IELTS Writing Candidates]

Writing Correction Service

• Free IELTS Resources
• Practice Speaking Test

Select Page

Describe a Person Who Influenced You

Posted by David S. Wills | May 30, 2022 | IELTS Tips , Speaking | 0

There are many possible cue cards for IELTS speaking part 2 and you may be asked to describe a place , an object , a memory , a photo , a building , or just about anything else. However, one of the most common tasks is to describe a person. In this lesson, we will find out how to talk about a person who has had an influence on your life .

Cue card: Describe someone who influenced you

First of all, it is important to note that all cue cards are unique and as such you cannot just memorise an answer to a card that you anticipate. Whenever you are given a cue card, you should analyse it carefully.

The idea of a “influential person” could be introduced in many possible ways. It could be “describe an influential person” or “describe someone who has influenced you.” It may not even say “influence,” but just hint at it: “describe someone who has guided you in your life.”

Here is the cue card that we will look at today:

Describe someone who has had an important influence on your life. You should say: – who the person is – how long you have known him/her – what qualities this person has and explain why they have had such an influence on you.

I would call this pretty straightforward. There is nothing tricky or misleading here. You simply need to think of someone who has influenced you, then talk about them and what it was they did to affect your life in some way.

Planning your answer

Don’t spend too long analysing the cue card because you only have one minute to prepare your answer. You should pretty much go with the first good idea that comes to mind, then do your best to offer a good description.

I outline the process of giving great part 2 answers in this video:

Once you have chosen a person to talk about, you should think of what you want to say about them and how. That means:

• What do you want to say first, second, and last?
• What words will you use to talk about them?

In terms of structure, I explained in the above video that I like to start with a personal anecdote – ie a memory. That helps me to talk easily and introduce the next idea, which will logically lead to the next and the next, making it easy to reach the one minute minimum. I also like to bring my answers to a good conclusion. That can be a summary or just a simple sentence that uses intonation to finalise my ideas.

As for vocabulary, as always it depends on who you choose. If you choose a family member , you might need slightly different words from if it was a teacher or a friend . If you want a good score for Lexical Resource , you need to be specific and use words that are accurate and appropriate. Don’t try to show off with random words you found in the dictionary.

Be careful with synonyms of important words because these are not always going to be appropriate. If we look up synonyms of “influence” in the dictionary, we see a lot of useless terms:

Of course, you don’t want to repeat “influence” over and over, so it is worth trying to find words or phrases that have similar meanings. We could, for example, say:

• Mr Stevens had a great impact on my life.
• My teacher’s lessons affected me so much that they changed the course of my life.
• What he said to me that day had a big effect on me.
• She was a significant force in my life.
• For several years, he guided me and helped me to become a better person.

The highlighted words are not perfect synonyms of “influence” but do have loosely similar meanings and can be used to diversify your language a little.

Remember of course that “influence” is both a verb and a noun:

• My professor influenced me greatly.
• She was a major influence in my life.

It is also an adjective:

• I cannot overstate how influential she was on my career.

Sample Band 9 Answer

Here is how I would respond to the above cue card:

When I was in my final year of secondary school, I was invited to a university open day. At this point in my life, I did not plan on going to university, but for some reason I went along. A man called Mr Peters gave a speech that day that really changed my life. In fact, it wasn’t the speech but the man who gave it. He was so enthusiastic about education and, in particular, this university, that by the end of the day I had already decided I would apply to study there. On that first day, I listened to his speech and then followed him around the campus as he gave a guided tour of the facilities. Finally, I got a chance to have a conversation with him and he was just as charming in person as he had been when speaking in front of a crowd. There was something magnetic about this person. The way he talked was just inspiring. The following year, I got to study at that university and I met him several times. In my second year, I actually got to take some of his classes and again he was tremendously influential on me. He taught me so many valuable lessons. I don’t mean that I just remembered the interesting things he taught, but rather he taught me how to learn. He preached the importance of questioning sources and asking why something was written. All these years later, I still try to follow his advice. I can hardly overstate the importance of Mr Peters on my life, even though I have not spoken to him for a very long time. He was the reason that I went to university and therefore he is partly responsible for everything that came after that. I would simply not be the person I am today without him.

Notes on the answer

As I suggested in my video, I have started with a personal memory. This does not introduce the person I will talk about, but rather it sets the scene. It makes it easier for me to talk at length and also makes the answer more interesting for the reader.

I then went on to describe this person. Instead of using boring and repetitive language like “He was influential… He impacted my life…” I have given concrete examples of how he influenced me. I talked about his first speech, about our meeting, and about his classes. Again, this makes it easier to talk about and also makes it more interesting for the reader.

In terms of language, I used some of the above ideas as well as words like “inspiring” and “magnetic.” The latter can be a bit corny, so I hesitated to use it, but in the end I decided it was an apt description for this particular person and I think my description made that clear.

Finally, I have brought it to a natural and fitting conclusion. Again, in the video above I tried to emphasise the importance of this. It helps signal to the examiner that you have finished and is better for your Fluency and Coherence score than simply stumbling over words as you run out of things to say.

About The Author

David S. Wills

David S. Wills is the author of Scientologist! William S. Burroughs and the 'Weird Cult' and the founder/editor of Beatdom literary journal. He lives and works in rural Cambodia and loves to travel. He has worked as an IELTS tutor since 2010, has completed both TEFL and CELTA courses, and has a certificate from Cambridge for Teaching Writing. David has worked in many different countries, and for several years designed a writing course for the University of Worcester. In 2018, he wrote the popular IELTS handbook, Grammar for IELTS Writing and he has since written two other books about IELTS. His other IELTS website is called IELTS Teaching.

Related Posts

Airport Vocabulary

February 19, 2024

[IELTS Speaking] Describe a Famous Person

October 15, 2017

How to Get Band 8 in IELTS – Simple, Realistic Advice

November 30, 2020

IELTS Speaking Topic: Cooking

May 6, 2018

Leave a reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed .

Download my IELTS Books

Recent Posts

• Do the Advantages Outweigh the Disadvantages? – Advice About This Question Type
• Exams vs Continual Assessement [Model Essay]
• British vs American Spelling
• How to Improve your IELTS Writing Score
• Past Simple vs Past Perfect

Recent Comments

• David S. Wills on Writing Correction Service
• raquel on Writing Correction Service
• AMER AL SHALABI on Writing Correction Service
• Lesson Plans
• Model Essays
• TED Video Lessons
• Weekly Roundup

• Skip to primary navigation
• Skip to main content
• Skip to primary sidebar
• Skip to footer

Scholarships in Ink

Sample Scholarship Essay #3

Who is the most influential person in your life and why?

W ho is your role model? This is a typical question every kid gets at as they grow up. My answer to this question as a kid was always changing with the news cycle, depending on who was the latest celebrity to hit the headlines. 18 years later, I am a lot wiser— always striving to go beyond the obvious in what I see in people, or how they are portrayed.

Most people see in their role models something that they feel resonates with their personality or life goals. For some, it is a shared background, philosophy, or goals. For others, it is the struggles and hardships that their role models overcame. I belong to the latter.

See, my mother wasn’t always the stunning lady that she is today. The story of how she beat insurmountable odds to be where she is today inspires courage. It tells of a woman, who against all odds stacked against her, found inspiration in her tribulations and used stones cast at her to build a strong foundation, one that my brother and I anchor our dreams to. It is for this reason that I can proudly say that my mother is the most influential person in my life. She always has been.

Richelle E. Goodrich, a renowned author, once said: “there would be no cloud-nine days without rock-bottom moments left below.” My mom’s bottom came after ten years in an abusive relationship as a single mother of two boys. While the events of the ten years left her bruised, they serve to remind us of her journey. “My family never treasured education,” she says. Seeing her siblings and members of her extended family, I can tell you that the consequences have been far-reaching. When she decided enough was enough, she left her hometown for another city in the hope of starting over. “The thought of starting over was scary,” she recalls. Luckily for her, she had completed high school. She worked as a janitor at a high school in South Carolina for six years. For her, it was about breaking the curse of the Martins, as she refers to her family. The only way she knew how was to educate her children. This didn’t mean she was ready to throw in the towel as far as her education was concerned. She wrote one application after another, seeking scholarships for college. And when her lucky break came, she enrolled for a B.A Psychology at the University of Texas Permian Basin.

She is currently working as an event planner, part-timing as a Life Coach. While being the only member of her family to pursue a college degree gives her a sense of pride, she says it reminds her that she should set the bar so high that “her two boys” will have to work twice as hard to surpass her achievements.

Her story inspires me to step out of the comfort zone and take on challenges, and applying for this coveted scholarship is me stepping out of the comfort zone.

Feedback on this essay.

• Very nice essay overall.
• Didn’t like that the essay opens with a question, but the applicant did a good job tying the question to the  main idea. As I read through the introduction, I was hooked and saw why he opened with this particular question. That’s what you want your opening paragraph to do. Hook the reader. While I don’t condone starting your essay with a question, but if you do, it must make sense and tie in with your main concept.
• There are good transitions between each paragraph.
• I loved that he not only tells us about his role model, but explains why he chose her, so we didn’t have to guess.
• There are a few unnecessary words here and there. For example, “It is for this reason that I can proudly say that my mother is the most influential person in my life.” I’d suggest rewording this to, “That’s why my mother is the most influential person in my life.”
• The closing is good, but a bit abrupt.
• Overall, the applicant does the job, answers the prompt, and shares an inspirational story that stands out.

What’s the verdict? Scholarship or not?

Yes, he’s definitely a contender. I love his story. Picking a role model close to home was a smart move that gives us a glimpse into his family and background. He also does a good job answering the topic and following the instructions.

Everyone has a story to share. Your story is yours and doesn’t need to be a sorrowful account, full of trials and tribulations. Be sure to include a unique story that draws readers in. Finally, follow all the instructions for your scholarship essay.

Quick Links

Getting Started Applying for Scholarships Scholarship Essay Tips Sample Scholarship Essays with Feedback

Scholarship FAQs Scholarship Essay Outline Scholarship Planning Worksheets Glossary of Scholarship Terms

Contact Us Our Services Affiliate & Privacy Disclosures

• Entertainment
• Environment
• Information Science and Technology
• Social Issues

Home Essay Samples Life

Essay Samples on Influential Person

A tribute to a special person in my life: my grandmother.

Throughout our lives, we encounter individuals who leave an indelible mark on our hearts and minds. Among them, there's always that one special person who stands out, whose presence enriches our life in countless ways. For me, that special person in my life is my...

• Grandmother
• Influential Person

A Person I Will Always Remember: My English Teacher

Throughout our lives, we encounter countless individuals who leave a lasting impact on us. Among them, there is always that one person who stands out — a person whose presence, actions, and words etch a permanent mark in our memories. In this essay, I will...

• Someone Who Inspires Me

Tucker Carlson: The Influential Voice in Conservative Media and American Politics

Tucker Carlson has been one of the most influential voices in conservative media over the past few years. As the host of Fox News' Tucker Carlson Tonight, he has garnered high ratings and developed a loyal following. With controversial opinions and hard-hitting interviews, Carlson has...

• Famous Person

The Controversial Legacy of Jerry Springer: Impact on Media and American Culture

Jerry Springer, the controversial host of The Jerry Springer Show, died on July 21, 2023 at the age of 79. His death was attributed to natural causes. Springer was a household name and divisive cultural figure during his decades-long career in media and politics. This...

Pat Robertson: The Legacy of a Religious Broadcaster and Conservative Activist

The Life and Legacy of Pat Robertson Pat Robertson, the influential religious broadcaster, died on June 8, 2023 at the age of 93. Robertson founded the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) and turned it into a global media empire. Through CBN and related organizations like the...

Stressed out with your paper?

Consider using writing assistance:

• 100% unique papers
• 3 hrs deadline option

Joe Biden's Life and Political Activities: a Comprehensive Analysis

Who Is Joe Biden? Joe Biden immediately worked as an attorney preceding going to authoritative issues. He transformed into the fifth-most energetic U.S. senator in history as well as Delaware's longest-serving delegate. His 2008 authority mission never gotten a move on, but Equitable applicant Barack...

The Life and Reign of Tsar Nicholas II: the Last Emperor of Russia

When Nicholas II was thrust into the role of Tsar following his father’s death, there were many factors outside of his own skill set that created conflict and sparked a revolution. While Nicholas did not possess many important qualities that may have made a difference,...

• Russian Empire

A Story of Pearl Mary Gibbs: Fighting for Equality and Justice

Pearl Mary Gibbs, an Aboriginal Activist, Born in Botany Bay, in 1901, did many things in her lifetime defending indigenous Australians, Gibbs especially focussed her efforts on ATSI women’s rights, particularly regarding their slavery in domestic service and their sexual exploitation, this was inspired by...

Love Letter to My Grandma - to One of the Greatest Person

My dearest Grandma, Since the time I could walk, talk, remember, you were with me. I feel so overwhelmed by the pain. I can't explain the hole in my heart. Getting to be with you, for even the short time we spent together, felt like...

Why Jesus Is a Hero: an Example of Love and Forgiveness

Is Jesus a hero or not? The meaning of a hero is someone who shows bravery, courage, determination, justice and more. A hero doesn’t need to save the world for people to say that is what a hero is, like Jesus, he reached out to...

• Jesus Christ

The Life and Achievemnts of Muhammad - a Founder of Islam

I chose Muhammad because he did a lot from the day he was born till the day he died. One of the many things that Muhammad did was when Muhammad founded Islam and made it the way it is now. Muhammad was born in Mecca,...

• Historical Figures

The Life of Alice Walker and Her Contributions to Feminism

Alice Walker is one of the most renowned African-American writers. She was born in 1944 in Georgia. One of the books she wrote that portrays feminism, and the place of the black woman in the society is The Color Purple, which was written in 1982....

• Alice Walker

Unveiling Jesus as the Heroic Figure of True Faith and Love

A hero is someone who gives themselves, often putting their own life at great risk, for the greater good of others . A hero shows courage and is determined and dedicated to helping others in need by showing selflessness and sacrifice for the good of...

Jesus as the Greatest Hero: Being Gifted With Godlike DNA

A hero is a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Jesus shown these quality’s in different bible readings. Jesus was not only a hero that did miracles to heal people, he was a hero that sacrificed his own life...

Emma Gonzalez - the Voice of Youth Activism for Gun Control

“We are tired of being ignored. So we are speaking up for those who don’t have anyone listening to them, for those who can’t talk about it just yet, and for those who will never speak again” Emma Gonzalez. Emma Gonzalez is a twenty-year-old American...

Mother Teresa: a Biography of Saint Teresa of Calcutta

A leader is the one who is in charge or in command of others. Leadership is one of the best investigating areas in organization, at where the leader would be evaluating the effectiveness of leadership skills and promote healthy and safe surroundings to the group...

• Mother Teresa

Changing the Perspective: Whether Mary Somerville Was a Scientist

Mary Somerville’s status as a scientist is almost universally accepted by the broader public of the present, her work being recognised as equal value as that of her contemporaries. However, Somerville’s status as a scientist falls under scrutiny when considered in her own historical context,...

Philosopher and Scientist: Biography of Abu Rayhan Muhammad Al-Biruni

Al-Biruni is a great scientist from Khorezm, the author of numerous capital works on history, geography, philology, astronomy, mathematics, geodesy, mineralogy, pharmacology, geology, etc. For the first time in the Middle East, Biruni expressed the view that the Earth could move around the Sun, determined...

Importance of Role Models: The Union of Nations Due to Sport

Role models have an important influence for the person you will grow up to be. These role models help form values and behaviour and a feeling of belonging and nationalism. These role models act as the personification of the ideals and values children will grow...

The Life Of Bill Gates: Biography

Early Life and Childhood Bill Gates came into the world on October 28th, 1955. He was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, home of the Space Needle. He and his friend Paul Allen started to experiment with a computer from their school at only thirteen...

Steve Jobs And Bill Gates: The Comparison Of Success

Steve Jobs and Bill Gates were visionaries who believed in a future in which ‘normal people’ to would use computers for daily tasks and improving workflow. Today, personal computers are an essential part of everyday culture worldwide, and “Apple” and “Microsoft” products are everywhere. But...

Bill Gates: The Role He Played In Technology

4th April 1975, New Mexico-United States, a 20 YR old Entrepreneur named Bill Gates was just about to launch a world changing company, little did he know in just over 40 YRS time he would be ranked the 2nd richest man worldwide with a net...

The Intellect And Brain Of Bill Gates

His brain never stops working. He never stops reading. He tends to look at a problem from very unusual angles. He is the greatest American businessmen of his generation. Barack Obama’s opinion about him was “Impatient optimistic”. If the name “Bill Gates” came out of...

Ho Chi Minh: Faultless As The Leader Of North Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh is the Father of modern-day Vietnam, as a radical nationalist, communist and “Uncle Ho”. His fatherly persona, care and affection for his fellow Vietnamese and his devotion for the Reunification of Vietnam are the defining traits of his leadership. Saigon was renamed...

• Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh And His Prominence In The History Of Vietnam

For one of the most prominent figures in Vietnamese History, Ho Chi Minh lacks a clear cut representation in historical literature. There exists a controversy between established works and revisionist historians as to what kind of character Ho was. One one hand, orthodox historians argue...

The Cult Of Personality: Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh was an icon, truly the definition of the cult of personality. Often compared to the likes of Mao Zedong, Lenin, and other revolutionary leaders, he was one of the most influential political figures of the twentieth century. He was the charismatic, founding...

Ho Chi Minh: A Brief History Of American Involvement In The Vietnam War

In 1946, Viet Minh leader Ho Chi Minh warned French colonialists, “You can kill ten of my men for every one I kill of yours. But even at those odds, you will lose and I will win.” This icy sentiment foreshadowed what would become one...

Ho Chi Minh: The Important Historical Figure

Hu Zhi Ming combines nationalism and communism and completes the deadly art of guerrilla warfare. Ho Chi Minh was making a painful shirt jacket and a rubber sandal with a bewitching, slim and growing beard, and reserved and form an image of a gentle 'uncle'....

The Figure Of A Personal Hero: Relatives And Family Members

Many people have someone they look up and admire to be like one day and everyone has different opinions on who a hero should truly be. My personal hero is my cousin jual she is one of my favorite people in the world because she...

The Hero Of My Time: My Mother

Everyone in the world has a different idea about what a hero is. They come in many shapes, size, have different values, beliefs, and characteristics. My personal hero is my mother, Christy Nguyen. My mom is my favorite person in the world because she is...

On My Hero: Martin Luther King And Harriet Tubman

“I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people. (Maya Angelou).'' A hero is when some sacrifice everything just to help a single person or a lot of people. A hero is when they are courageous...

• Harriet Tubman

Success: Definition Of Success And Being Successful

Success is something else that we ever listen from our society especially in third world countries where everyone knew the meaning of success is just money, money and money means the one who earn more money is called successful. Always define success for yourself. Don’t...

Short Biography Of Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders was born on September 8th, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York City. His father, Elias Ben Yehuda Sanders was born in Austria-Hungary to a Jewish family that eventually immigrated to the United States. His mother, Dorothy, was born in New York City to a...

• Bernie Sanders

The Perseverance And Personality Of Stephen Hawking

It all started two weeks after Stephen Hawking’s twenty-first birthday. Hawking was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease shortly after he turned twenty-one and persevered for fifty-five years following. He was born January 8th, 1942 in Oxford, United Kingdom and died 76 years later on March...

• Stephen Hawking

Mother Teresa: Establishment Of A Role Model

Mother Teresa was a diligent and hard-working woman whose love for the Lord aided her in sharing the gospel throughout her missions. She continuously worked to selflessly serve the Lord and help others learn about him as well. Through every trial she endured, Mother Teresa...

The Achievement Of Harriet Tubman And Reason Why She's On The 20 Dollar Bill

When on the 20th of April 2016, Jack Lew, the then United States Treasury Secretary had made the announcement that his administration planned to include a portrait of this woman on the 20-dollar bill, the world went crazy with questions. Since then, there has been...

• American History

The Influence Of His Biography On Stephen Hawking's Work

Born on January the 8th of the year 1942, he was one of the Britain’s greatest scientist (theoretical physicist). He grew up in oxford and he had been born into a highly intelligent/educated family. Both his parents had studied at Oxford University (they wanted Stephen...

The Biography And Accomplishments Of Stephen Hawking

Stephen William Hawking was born on January 8, 1942, and died on March 4, 2018. Hawking was born in Oxford, England. His birthday was on the 300th anniversary of Galileo’s death. Stephen was the former Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge and...

Mother Teresa As A Role Model For Younger Generations

Mother Teresa of Calcutta was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in Skopje, Macedonia, on August 27, 1910. This calling took a sharper focus in Mother Teresa's teenage years of her life especially when she was inspired by reports of work being done in India by the...

Exploring The Personality And Values Of Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking is a professor, scientist and a writer who changed the history of science in physics and cosmology, and whose books sold in millions of copies in different languages to make science accessible for everyone. Hawking was born in 1942, Oxford, England, and he...

My Big Brother: A Person Who Had Always Inspired Me

Almost everyone has a person to admire and to be inspired. There always reasons behind the admiration it might be their character or attitude that a person possesses. To me admiration is a kind of respect. But there are not lots of people in this...

• Family Relationships

Sachin Pilot: A Powerful Leader Carrying His Father's Legacy

Sachin Pilot is an Indian politician and a member of Indian National Congress. He was born on 7 September 1977 in Saharanpur, UP. He did B.A. from Stephens’s college, Delhi University and did double MBA one from Institute of Management Technology and other from University...

• Family Business

Joan Robinson: The Prominent Woman in the History of Economics

One of the most influential women in economic history is Joan Robinson. She studied and promoted Keynesian theory throughout her extraordinary career and published multiple famous works that supported her innovative ideas on the topics in her field of economics. She is remembered today as...

• Keynesian Economics
• Macroeconomics

Bill Clinton's Road to Becoming a President

The Presidency of Bill Clinton is widely known in our modern society, whether people feel it was a successful one or not. The beginning of Bill Clinton’s life and his earliest years were greatly influential on his love of politics, and his later decision to...

• Bill Clinton

The Mark of Abigail Adams' Voice on the Current Society

“Justice, humanity, and benevolence are the duties you owe to society,” Abigail Adams would say. Indeed, she was a woman who fulfilled these tasks gracefully and took them on without hesitation. “Mrs. President” they would call her; Abigail Adams is someone who spoke her mind...

• Abigail Adams

The Establishment of John D. Rockefeller in His Biography

The book, John D. Rockefeller: Anointed with Oil, by Grant Segall is a biography following the events of Rockefeller’s life. John Davison Rockefeller was born on July 8, 1839. His parents were William Avery and Eliza Davison Rockefeller. John grew up in many regions of...

• John D. Rockefeller

Thoreau's Search for Inspiration in Where I Lived and What I Lived

Thoreau was one of the most powerful and influential writers America has acquired. With his work “Civil Disobedience” and Walden, Thoreau conveyed his views on society through opinions and self-experiences. After living at Walden pond for just over two years to solely work on his...

• Inspiration
• Where I Lived and What I Lived

Eleanor Roosevelt as the Strongest Woman of American History

Eleanor Roosevelt could be considered one of the greatest women of the twentieth century. Being married with an American president she managed to find her own path and not staying in the shadows of a famous marriage. She represented a new type of first lady...

• Eleanor Roosevelt

The Portrayal of Malcolm X and His Beliefs in Literature

When explaining his purpose, the author shares Malcolm X’s belief that truly understanding someone requires that “his whole life, from birth, must be reviewed” (p. 153). The author’s structural choice to begin The Autobiography of Malcolm X when Malcolm X was still in his mother’s...

• Personal Beliefs

The Truth About Malcolm X as the Civil Rights Activist

Malcolm X is viewed as quite a questionable person. His followers see him as a fearless human rights activist who fought for the rights of African Americans, a righteous leader who showed white America how racist it was (YouTube). His enemies see him as a...

The Influence of Epic Heroes on The Hero's Journey

Heroes in Greek Mythology are defined as individuals who were differentiated from the rest of the people by their ingenuity, intelligence and charisma. They were also believed to possess great skills and strength. Heroes that were the child of a god or a goddess were...

• Greek Mythology
• The Hero's Journey

The Most Important Hero in American History - George Washington 

There have been many heroes in history for a long time. In the long list of heroes that there have been for the USA, only one considers the best one. His name is George Washington. He was a guy that always found a solution to...

• George Washington

Jackie Robinson and his Significant Impact in the United States

Jackie Robinson once said, 'I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking of me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.” (“Jackie Robinson Quotes.” BrainyQuote, Xplore). Born on January 31st, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia on a plantation, Jackie Robinson was...

• Jackie Robinson

Great Pop Art Artist - Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol is arguably America’s most well-known artist of the twentieth century. One can measure this easily through the number of words spent discussing his work, publications on Amazon, Google hits, and how easily he and his artwork can be recognized. I chose to research...

• Andy Warhol

Facts From Life of Famous Basketball Player - Lebron James

Lebron James is one of the greatest basketball players to ever set foot on the NBA and one of the superstars of world basketball. Blessed with an impressive physique, quick feet and a devastating turn of pace, Lebron has become an almost indispensable part of...

• Lebron James

Influential Impacts on the Human Relationships

Around the world humans constantly connect and depend on each other, especially within intimate relationships. This concept of sharing strong connections with a partner is something that is universal for humans (Bradbury & Karney, 2013). Individuals are shaped and affected by the relationships they have...

• Communication in Relationships
• Social Psychology

Heuristic Processing in Person Perception

‘Heuristics’, in psychology, refer to the mental shortcuts we have that allow us to reduce complex judgements to simple ‘rules of thumb’ based on knowledge and experience. Many psychological theorists believe we use heuristic processing to make attributions and inferences about other people’s behaviour, known...

• Cognitive Psychology

The Influential Aspects of Leader in Martin Luther King

“Only through an inner spiritual transformation do we gain the strength to fight vigorously the evils of the world in a humble and loving spirit.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. According to Freud, a person’s identity is fixed in childhood by age five or...

• Martin Luther King

The Phenomenon Of Influencer Marketing

Introduction The irrefutable increase of social media usage from consumers and their shifting trust when making purchases has forced brands to redefine their marketing strategy (Beauty & Fashion Monitor, 2017; Celebrity Intelligence, 2016 p. 45; Pophal, 2016). Digital technologies such as mobile devices and online...

• Marketing and Advertising
• Media Influence

Walt Disney and His Impact on the Animation Industry

Between the theme parks, iconic characters, classic feature films, and many more things, Walt Disney’s impact on society is very well known today. He didn’t begin with being involved with this much, however, he got his start in the animation industry. Walt Disney was never...

• Walt Disney

Best topics on Influential Person

1. A Tribute to a Special Person in My Life: My Grandmother

2. A Person I Will Always Remember: My English Teacher

3. Tucker Carlson: The Influential Voice in Conservative Media and American Politics

4. The Controversial Legacy of Jerry Springer: Impact on Media and American Culture

5. Pat Robertson: The Legacy of a Religious Broadcaster and Conservative Activist

6. Joe Biden’s Life and Political Activities: a Comprehensive Analysis

7. The Life and Reign of Tsar Nicholas II: the Last Emperor of Russia

8. A Story of Pearl Mary Gibbs: Fighting for Equality and Justice

9. Love Letter to My Grandma – to One of the Greatest Person

10. Why Jesus Is a Hero: an Example of Love and Forgiveness

11. The Life and Achievemnts of Muhammad – a Founder of Islam

12. The Life of Alice Walker and Her Contributions to Feminism

13. Unveiling Jesus as the Heroic Figure of True Faith and Love

14. Jesus as the Greatest Hero: Being Gifted With Godlike DNA

15. Emma Gonzalez – the Voice of Youth Activism for Gun Control

• Personality
• Personal Experience
• Career Goals
• Barbie Doll
• Actions Speak Louder Than Words
• Self Awareness

Need writing help?

You can always rely on us no matter what type of paper you need

*No hidden charges

100% Unique Essays

Absolutely Confidential

Money Back Guarantee

By clicking “Send Essay”, you agree to our Terms of service and Privacy statement. We will occasionally send you account related emails

You can also get a UNIQUE essay on this or any other topic

Thank you! We’ll contact you as soon as possible.

Advertisement

Supported by

Harris’s Brother-in-Law, a Corporate Executive, Emerges as a Close Adviser

Tony West, the top lawyer for Uber, is weighing in on polling and running mates. His presence has made some liberals anxious.

• Share full article

By Kate Kelly Noam Scheiber and Kenneth P. Vogel

Vice President Kamala Harris had a secret weapon on hand as she worked the phones in the hours after President Biden dropped his re-election bid and endorsed her.

Tony West, her brother-in-law and the chief legal officer at Uber, was with Ms. Harris in the vice president’s residence when she received the news, and he spent the afternoon helping her reach out to would-be supporters. At various points he peeled away to a nearby anteroom to call his own network of donors and business contacts, after which the two relatives compared notes, someone familiar with the matter said.

Since that Sunday, Mr. West has emerged as a major force behind Ms. Harris’s campaign and its record-setting fund-raising, but also as a concern for some progressives who want her to take a hard line against big business. He is expected to remain involved in the final 92 days of the race, with Uber announcing on Friday that Mr. West would soon take an unpaid leave of absence to focus on the White House run.

Ms. Harris’s campaign brought on several senior political operatives on Friday, some of whom worked on former President Barack Obama’s campaigns, to add to the team that had been assembled to re-elect Mr. Biden. But none has the advantage of family ties like her brother-in-law, who has held top positions in the Justice Department and corporate America while advising Ms. Harris’s campaigns since she ran for San Francisco district attorney in 2003.

And Mr. West, who is serving as an unpaid adviser, has already made a mark on her campaign.

He recommended bringing on Eric H. Holder Jr., the former attorney general, to handle the vetting process for Ms. Harris’s running mate, said the person familiar with the matter, who requested anonymity to discuss internal dynamics. Mr. West has also helped shape Ms. Harris’s campaign team by supporting the elevation of her longtime pollster , this person added. And he has served as a critical point of contact for business leaders and major donors, according to several people with knowledge of his role.

He did all of this during a pivotal period for his work at Uber, the publicly traded ride-sharing company. On July 25, shortly after Ms. Harris addressed the influential American Federation of Teachers union in Houston, the California Supreme Court issued a ruling that ensured that Uber would not see its labor costs rise by hundreds of millions of dollars. The ruling provoked outrage among some of the unions whose help Ms. Harris may need to win in November.

We are having trouble retrieving the article content.

Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.

Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and  log into  your Times account, or  subscribe  for all of The Times.

Thank you for your patience while we verify access.

Already a subscriber?  Log in .

Want all of The Times?  Subscribe .

Home / Essay Samples / Life / Hero / Influential Person

Influential Person Essay Examples

Primary source analysis of riel’s defence: perspective on his speeches.

This is the primary source analysis example of Riel’s Defence: Perspective on his speeches. Basically, focusing on few questions and answering them according to my best knowledge. According to the first question the source of this collection of essays is all about two speeches which...

Charles Darwin: His Influence and Achievements

Psychology has been changing and evolving with all the new research and findings. There are many people that have contributed in the field of psychology. There are many big names, we are going to talk about Charles Darwin in this specific case. Charles Darwin, an...

J.k. Rowling: Analysing Her Biography as a Role Model and Writer

J.K. Rowling she is an amazing book writer and a Role Model. In the next few paragrahs I will write about JK Rowling as a writer and influencer, this informational essay will be started with her biography and then we will explore what significant influence...

Explanation of Why Jose Rizal is Our National Hero

National heroes are an honorable image for a nation. These are the persons who have a massive contribution to a country as they have noble qualities, moral perspective, and have a plan to transform what is needed to change. In our country, the Philippines, Rizal...

The Critical Analysis of Barbara Ehrenreich's Works

Why do people battle in wars? In the Ecstasy of war, the author Barbara Ehrenreich states that different wars have led to different theories of why men fight them. As stated in the essay Barbara Ehrenreich believes that a war is a risky method of...

Queen of Soul: the Life and Legacy of Aretha Franklin

Known to many as a mother, singer, pianist and inspiration, Aretha Franklin was a leading force in the media industry throughout the mid- late 20th century. With a background in gospel, she used her influence as a secular artist to bring the two genres together...

The Relevance of History in Business: Understanding Its Importance

This is why is history important essay in which there will be an attempt to give an answer to questions. What is history? History, (from Greek ἱστορία, historia, meaning 'inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation') is the study of the past, particularly how it relates to...

Magellan's Arrival in the Philippines: Spreading Christianity

Ferdinand Magellan introduce the Christianity in the Philippines and the most reliable and important primary sources of this is Antonio Pigafetta's travelogue. In Christianity in the Philippines Essay this situation will be discussed.  Pigafetta was a Venetian scholar and explorer who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan's expedition....

Mother - the Most Influential Person in My Life

Throughout my existence, I have come across the experiences of being a leader. I can play the role of the follower and follow the rules and instructions given to me as well as leading people towards a particular goal. I have encountered characteristics by being...

Influential Person in Your Life: Ariana Grande's Power of Resilience

Resilience. What is resilience? Resilience is having the emotional strength, mental fortitude and resourcefulness to press on in the face of challenges. One person that has exhibited much resilience to me is Ariana Grande. So in the essay about influential person in your life I...

Trying to find an excellent essay sample but no results?

Don’t waste your time and get a professional writer to help!

You may also like

• Grandmother
• Foster Care
• Role Models Essays
• Power Essays
• Idol Essays
• Risk Taking Essays
• Famous Person Essays
• Fairness Essays
• Beowulf Hero Essays
• Divorce Essays
• Fear Essays
• Courage Essays

samplius.com uses cookies to offer you the best service possible.By continuing we’ll assume you board with our cookie policy .--> -->