Personal Narrative: Middle School

Last year was a tough year, I was the new kid and I had a huge decision to make about my future and my education. I had been given a great opportunity and I was not sure if I was going to take it. If I took the opportunity my life would be changed forever. My mind was having a war against friends or future and at the end I knew I made the correct decision. Here is the story! Last year I was new, the smart kid that nobody knew. I always knew I was somewhat smart and I had a chance of being gifted. When the year had started I heard about this middle school called Old Donation School Home of Brickell Academy for Advanced Academics and Arts. I really wanted to go and pursue a great education so I thought maybe I would apply. Towards the middle of the year in 2nd quarter I started to gain friends …show more content…
My parents wanted me to apply once I got a certain letter. At school I was handed a letter and when I received the letter I was like a deer in headlights. The letter said “ your child has been identified as gifted and we strongly suggest application to Brickell Academy”. My parents now knew that I was destined for a gifted education. I told my parents i did not want to apply , they knew that it would be in my best interest to apply. My parents said” apply and if you get in then you could go but if you did not you would not have any regrets !” I did apply and then we just waited for a response. Soon the year was coming to an end and letters about application would be coming home any day, everyone was anxious. One night i had just gotten home and my parents greeted me with an email. The email read “ Your child is very gifted yet we did not have enough places so she will be placed on the waiting list for our school Brickell Academy.” I was upset yet relieved that I did not get in so I could be with my friends, I was upset because I thought I was not smart enough to get in. The year was slowly fading out and it was almost time