Oakhill Day School: Student Analysis

One of the biggest factors that has influenced my academic success was the opportunity to attend a local private school, Oakhill Day School, from the time I was two years old until I graduated 8th grade. At Oakhill, there were never more than 15 students in my class, which allowed me to create lifelong friendships with my classmates and my teachers. This was an environment where the students greatly respected the teachers, and vice versa. My classmates and I always pushed each other to work hard and that really helped me to achieve my academic goals. The teachers were always more than willing to answer any questions that I had to help me learn the material better and I was also able to work with my teachers one-on-one when I needed it or advance at my own pace. I developed a strong work ethic, a love for learning, and the ability to set high standards for myself. Oakhill taught me how important it is to strive to achieve my goals and to never give up on them.
Upon entering high school, it was hard for me at first to manage my time well, because I had a busier schedule and much more homework than I had at Oakhill. I had to learn how to prioritize and work together with other students to make sure we all understood the material since teachers aren't often available one-on-one. It …show more content…
My family has always encouraged me to be the best student and individual possible, as well as supporting me in every decision that I've made. My mom especially has always been there for me and makes sure I always have everything finished. Being a single parent, she has many more responsibilities than most parents, but she has always gone above and beyond and been the best mother I could ask for. My twin brother has also always been by my side, challenging me (and competing against me) to be the top student in our class. Without him, I probably wouldn't have pushed myself as hard and I wouldn't have had as much