Under-Preforming In High School

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It’s been 17 years since I was in high school and I have taken a class that was merit based. One of my biggest regrets so far in life is under-preforming in high school. Learning in high school was 3rd or 4th on the priority list and my grades reflected that. In high school I only did enough to get by with a passing grade most of the time. By not taking learning in high school serious I left my job opportunities limited. I finally have decided to correct my regret from high school and over preform at college. Every chapter I read from my text books I try and focus on the content and not just the words. When I write a paper I write it with passion and try to be clear, focused, and precise. Answering questions isn’t just about putting words down,

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