Describe how you became a foster child or orphan, and the challenges you overcame as a result of these circumstances.
Sample Solution
I was only nine years old when tragedy struck my family. My parents were killed in a car accident and I found myself alone, without a home or anyone to care for me. I was taken in by the state foster system and placed with a foster family who did their best to take care of me, which was appreciated. However, it took some time to adjust to life away from my parents and all that had been familiar. At times I felt insecure about not having my own family, but this was compounded by other issues such as school bullying due to being an orphan.
Sample Solution
I was only nine years old when tragedy struck my family. My parents were killed in a car accident and I found myself alone, without a home or anyone to care for me. I was taken in by the state foster system and placed with a foster family who did their best to take care of me, which was appreciated. However, it took some time to adjust to life away from my parents and all that had been familiar. At times I felt insecure about not having my own family, but this was compounded by other issues such as school bullying due to being an orphan.