Have you ever had a moment in your life when you were moved so much, that it affected your future? Well this is the story of how that happened to me. All this happened during the transition from middle school to high school. The decisions I had made in this time changed my viewpoints on my future, high school, academics, friends, my future, as well as life itself. It was moments like this that are crucial in ones’ life. These kinds of decisions are the ones that affect us in our future. The decision for me came much differently. My purpose right now though, is to explain to you how this moment affected me from the beginning of studying for the tests, the dramatic turn of events, and how I dealt with life from there for the better good. By the middle of eight grade I pretty much knew where I wanted to go. I wanted to go to Strawberry crest IB. I mean it's a public school. The IB program was for smart kids too so in the long run, it would help me for college. I felt pretty confident that I would make it in to any school I applied for. I also felt very happy too knowing that my parents supported me for wherever I chose to go. Now knowing where I wanted to go, I studied for the placement test for that school. I thought I studied pretty well and was very determined that was going to get in. It …show more content…
I thought, “Although I'd still rather go somewhere else, for the benefit of my future, Jesuit was the right choice.” I had told my mom many arguments of why I couldn't go, but she ruled them out and it made sense to me. She had convinced me that it was better for my character, future, and academic skills that I go there. So after a really convincing argument, I had another goal, and that was to go to Jesuit High School. I was still worried about my doubts. Then I bravely kept what my mom said in my head as I held my head up high, and put on the biggest smile I had. I told my Mom, “Ok I’ll do it for the greater good of my