I promised myself that after my first AP class, I would not take any more. Next year comes, and I end up taking three. The final year, I took five. I had to endure many of the hardest classes this school has to offer, and I do not regret my decision to take any of them. It tested the limits to how far my determination will go, refined my problem-solving abilities, and established my goal of being a computer software engineer. Though there are decisions I wish I made, Pleasant Grove High School taught me that I do not have to be a perfectionist to live a happy life. Prior to 10th grade, I was nervous about taking advanced placement (AP) classes. Despite my anxiousness, I decided to sign up for AP World History to make my 8th grade U.S. History teacher proud. She was very passionate about teaching history, and I trusted her when she said I would succeed in that class. Mr. Tabares, my teacher for AP World History, shared my 8th-grade teacher’s enthusiasm for teaching, but his teaching methods were completely different from hers. He encouraged …show more content…
To pass with an A- for the semester, I knew that I needed to change how I approached this challenging course. Instead of staring at my notes like I normally did and calling it “studying,” I used my textbook to review topics that would be on the test according to the study guide. Afterwards, I rehearsed the information aloud, making sure I could provide a comprehensive understanding of each topic. If I was vague about any term, I returned to the book to review. No matter where I was, any free time I had gone into rehearsal. Finally, I took the decisive Unit 3 test that determined whether I solidified my B or reached the A. Amazingly enough, I earned a 97%, which was the top score in my class. With fall ending the way I wanted, I had to deal with a new issue after the break: no more