Reflection On Not Passing My Ap World History Test

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Not passing my AP World History test was an event from the past year in which I felt that I had failed. I felt overly confident about passing the test that I put minimal effort into preparing for it. The test was not difficult to pass, but I spend so little time on practice tests that I panicked when it was time to take it. After my disappointing results, I have to start taking all my classes seriously and put in more effort in achieving my goals. I am practicing and studying ahead for any test that I have to take. This failure relates to my vision of college because it shows me that if I put in little effort and procrastinate, I will be prone to failing.Consistent studies will help me succeed in college.

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