My grades are not as stellar as it should be since I had to focus on paying for my own living situation which only gave me the choice to work every day right after school. Through all my responsibilities, I lost academic focus and my grades, specifically in sophomore year, suffered. However, I learnt the very important lesson of maintaining balance and I take full responsibility for the grades that I earned early on. I’ve taken those lessons into consideration and have worked harder in my academic pursuits to elevate my grades to a level that I would be proud of. I've learned and I've improved my GPA ever since then. I do not view my high school performances as an accurate representation of my academic and personal abilities. My experience
