Bc High School Analysis

It all started in the eighth grade, I was nearing the end of middle school and I had a daunting decision waiting for my response. The question of where I would attend high school loomed. The decision was solely mine, I was accepted to all the schools in which I applied and my parents left the choice up to me. I narrowed my list down to two, Archbishop Williams or BC High. Archbishop Williams is a small, co-ed school fairly close to home, while BC High is a much larger, all-male school located near the city and further from home. Both schools had tremendous opportunities and the more I learned of each, the harder the decision became. My parents and many others believed BC High would be the best place for me, but I wanted the decision to be my own. Near the end of February, after numerous open houses and information …show more content…
Many of them urged me stay, but this time I knew I made the right choice. Transferring to BC High was in no way easy, I showed up late on the first day of school after forgetting my iPad at home and was then unable to find my first class. The teacher that helped me to my first class showed me why BC High was the perfect choice. Everyone was so open armed and I began making new friends right away, one of which is one of my best friends at school today. My transition to high school was quite unconventional, but it helped me grow as a person. It taught me to look better into the choices I have before delving into the easiest option. Also, I learned it is okay to admit you are wrong. It was incredibly hard for me to tell my mom I had made the wrong choice that night, but looking back I am incredibly grateful I did. If I did not admit to this, I would not be anywhere near where I am today. BC High has caused me to work harder and to get more involved in the school community, two traits at which I did not have as strongly before. Now looking at colleges, I can use this information I have from my high school decision in order to make the best choice for