New Years Resolutions

As 2010 begins and the college application process looms ever nearer, my primary focuses in the new year are academic. Moreover, in the limited time that I have left at Henry Clay, I must make the best of the opportunities provided to me. This includes receiving high grades in all of my classes, performing well on the AP exams, and involving myself in numerous extracurricular activities. Additionally, in order to bolster my application, I hope to score well on standardized tests outside of school such as the SAT, ACT, and SAT subject tests. Currently, some aspects of my ability to study and focus on school material and test preparation are preventing me from realizing my full potential. At times, I tend to waste time watching TV and am too easily distracted from work. As a result, my schoolwork has suffered at times and I have received grades on assignments that concern me. Distraction coupled with procrastination are qualities that I hope to overcome in the new year in order to finish my time at Henry Clay out well. By forcing myself to work on long-term assignments before they are due and beginning homework at an earlier time when it is easier for me to focus, I am fully capable of attaining these goals. Consequently, I may raise my GPA as well as my class rank and establish myself as an attractive candidate.