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While reading this article I reflected and thought about things I could have changed. What popped into mind was my AP History class. At the beginning of the year I had told myself that I would retake all tests I had done poorly on and done all extra credit opportunities but I didn’t follow through. I realized in the second semester that I had not done what I said. I currently have an A- in the class but that still doesn’t average my class grade to an A. I feel like if I would have pushed myself more I could’ve had an A both semesters. Like Socrates said, “ You have to want it as much as you want air.” Another situation was my math class. I really wanted to get a passing grade ( c ) and I was actually really determined and dedicated to passing

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