It has come to my attention that my grade in your English class is one point away from an “A”. While I would take this grade as a learning experience, my transcript is now a gateway to college. The programs that I am applying to are competitive, admitting only the best. Having straight "A"’s throughout my High School career would add tremendous respect to my application. I deserve to be treated as an A student in your class due to my exceptional work ethic and skills.

To begin, it is clear that most of my scores in my gradebook reflect my real work. Out of eight assignments, five are "A"'s and one a "B". This is because of the time and effort I put into writing my essays, crafting them until I have achieved the desired results. My strength