Personal Narrative: One-Month SAT Tutoring

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Over the summer, I forced myself to do something I never imagined. I had to take a one-month SAT tutoring program. I showed a tremendous amount of disinterest and unwillingness with the decision my parents made. Generally, I believe tutoring programs are a waste of time and money. I was completely wrong. The result came in and I did exceptionally well. This allowed me to get a full scholarship to the college I always wanted to attend. Who knew such an insignificant decision will have such a great outcome? The situation reminds me of, “if you marry a mountain girl, you get the entire mountain.” For example, all my life I dreamt of having a small family. The truth is that my dream will most likely never come true. A marriage is not just between …show more content…
Babies are a huge responsibility and their responsibilities keep continue to grow. When I was seventeen my parents told me to babysit my younger sister. I didn’t think it was a hard task since I thought that my sister was mature enough. Therefore, I decided to watch television in my room and let my sister play on her own. Unfortunately, a mishap occurs and my sister falls down the stairs. I panicked and rushed downstairs to see if she was fine and luckily she was all right. I never imagined that a small mistake could lead into a devastating situation. I realized that even a small responsibility is immense and it cannot be undertaken. In another case, a small win really can have an enormous profit. I always tell my parents that I will only marry rich. If I marry a wealthy man, his entire bank account will be mine. This would be an amazing gain. My friend Jessica studied nursing and she was working full time at the hospital. Recently, she got married to a doctor and she doesn’t have to work anymore. This proves that a small decision can bring a great outcome. Marrying a rich man would fulfill all my desires and wants. If marrying a rich man gives me the entire bank account, I will happily accept this

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