Hi, I am in my junior year of high school and we are learning about writing college applications as next year we will have to write our own. This is a practice assignment where we follow the same requirements and rubric.
What have you done to make your school or your community a better place? This is the question I want answered. I need it to be 350 words or less. Here is a sample essay that I used ai for, I want the essay to campture the same essence and structure of:
During my first year of high school, I watched friends struggle to find part-time work while balancing classes and deadlines. One friend, despite strong skills and qualifications, went through months of job applications with no responses. The stress and self-doubt that followed opened my eyes to how impersonal and frustrating the job search process could be, especially for students and early career professionals. This pushed me to take action and create a solution that would make a real impact.
I launched Jobeze, an AI-powered job portal designed to streamline job searching and improve connections between job seekers and recruiters. My vision was to help people like my friends save time, find roles suited to their skills, and feel confident navigating their job hunt. The platform’s AI matched candidates with opportunities that aligned with their experience and goals, cutting through the overwhelming nature of traditional job searches.
Building Jobeze was far from easy. Gathering feedback from jobseekers and constantly improving the platform was a test of resilience. But what fueled me was hearing from users who found interviews and jobs after months of searching. One user shared how landing a stable job through Jobeze meant they could support their family and rebuild their confidence.
Now, with over 16,000 active users, Jobeze has become more than just a job portal—it’s a platform that brings hope. The numbers matter, but what truly counts is knowing that it’s helped people feel seen and supported. This journey has been about more than matching people with jobs; it’s about creating a community where jobseekers feel valued.
What started as a response to a friend’s struggle has grown into a mission that continues to shape the community I’m passionate about.