Even as a little girl, I was told I was intelligent. Understanding my schoolwork came quickly, for the most part, and I never developed a solid study habit. Why would I have had to? I could come into class and pass a test simply because I was paying attention in class. However, when I began my sophomore year of high school and took Honors Chemistry, I quickly realized I could not get by without preparing diligently. From the moment I took my first test in Honors Chemistry to when I passed the course with an "A", and then went on to take Advanced Placement Chemistry and pass the exam, I knew a new growth had sparked in me, making me a more well-rounded student and person. My Honors Chemistry course began the year by talking about the basics. …show more content…
I thought to myself, ‘This is going to be incredibly easy.’ I had heard from many people that chemistry was a challenging subject, but I thought I would be the exception, the one person who was great at it. Little did I know, I took my first test and received a "C." As someone who had rarely ever received a grade below a "B", I was appalled. Luckily, for the sake of my grade, my teacher offered test corrections to my class, so I was able to raise my score and my grade in general in the class. I knew I could do better, though, and I wanted to work for it. As part of my plan to do better in Honors Chemistry, I began to make and look over study guides a week in advance. I would dedicate most of my nights and free time to studying for these tests, which was not something I had ever done before. I began to score very high on my tests, and my teacher noticed. My classmates would ask me for my study guides and ask me to help explain the harder topics we had covered. I felt very accomplished with myself and with my new ability to study. It was the hardest class I had ever taken in my life, and I finished the year with an "A" in the class