Hard To Get Good Grades Essay

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Within a year I would like to work my hardest to get good grades so I can attend a respected college. I realize that I’m currently in the last semester of my junior year, which means that I do not have a lot of time before I start applying for colleges and preparing for my future. This means that right now my performance in school plays a significant role in my chances of being accepted to college, so it’s crucial that I realize that this is an important time in my high school career where I really need to focus. This goal is important to me because pushing myself to do the best I can will only further my chances of getting into a college that I’d like to attend.
In order to achieve my goal of getting good grades I have to be disciplined and have my priorities straight so I do not procrastinate. This means that I need to make sure to get my work done before I hang out with my friends or family because the assignments turn out better when I’m more focused and less stressed out. In order to get good grades I also need to make sure I’m putting in my best effort no matter how simple the assignment is because when it comes to grades every point counts. I also need to be attentive during my classes, because I get more out of a class when I pay attention and
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I’ve always been intrigued by science, especially how humans function, and I’ve also wanted to pursue a career where I could be helpful to others. I realize that becoming a doctor of any kind takes a lot of perseverance and commitment, but I believe it’s something I’m more than willing to undertake. I want to continue to concentrate on my education, because it’s important to be knowledgeable and a hard worker in order to get into a good medical school. I also want make sure that I learn from my experience from my classes because I want to make sure I don’t waste time or money on a class that didn’t teach me

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