You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take

Hi, my name is Anthony Chen, and I am originally from Queens, New York. At the end of second grade, I officially moved to Plainview, Long Island, where I was nurtured and developed into who I am today. This moment in my life would be a drastic changing point because I not only left my former friends, but also had to adjust to a new academically competitive environment. However, I persisted to strive for greatness.

I would consider myself as an ambitious, compassionate, and assiduous individual. I have a strong mathematics background ever since I started school, so this is why I chose to pursue an actuary major at Baruch. In high school I also participated in Student Government, so I hope that  will be put to  further use in  articulating my ideas to others.  I am also an avid reader, and  a talent in drawing (I hope this class will shake off some rust).

What most people overlook about my studious demeanor is my  strong passion for the game of basketball. The sport is second nature to me because it has been my childhood. To this day I still practice my handles and J’s at my local park.

While we bring this topic up, my personal idol, and the best idealistic representation of myself would be Jeremy Lin. Lin made a name for himself in the NBA ever since his eruption in the Linsanity-Knicks era. It was through his dedication and perseverance in training that led him to carry his team when they needed him most. He made the most of his slim opportunities.

As I reflect back, I feel that high school is a time in which one makes lasting friendships and preparing for the road ahead. College is a new terrain in which a person will meet new people, experience great things, and discover how to impact the world (and of course be self-sufficient).