Dear Reddit,
Be me, a senior in highschool. Not too academically gifted. But you know what? I’m dedicated. I never got higher than middle bs. I’ve always gotten low cs. Not all of us are Einstein and I’m okay with that.
I watch my peers around my use chatgpt but I just know if I start using it. I’m going to be the example, plus my critical thinking skills are already fried, they don’t need a ledge for support. 🤣
My school in upper Minnesota, offers a deal for us sophomores and seniors. If we can pass all our classes for the last quarter with a B or higher. They would pay for a trip for us to go to valley fair. (It’s an amusement park)
Truthfully, I didn’t go last year because I didn’t care in the moment. This year I didn’t want to miss out and I can’t ask my mom for money because she works a lot as is and can’t afford it. (Dad isn’t present)
Anywho, at the beginning of the quarter I was ready. I stopped going to parties, I got brand new notebooks for my classes; and I put aside two hours everyday for me to study.
As the semester goes on, I did well in every class. A credit I needed which was mathematics II. Was the difficult one. I wasn’t in risk of failing the class but I was at risk of getting a C.
I worked hard with my teacher, he’s strict and honest and we both agreed if I made a 94 on the final that he would give me a B.
I studied I would say, at least 30 hours for just this final test. No other class I tried as hard as I did in this one. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to pass. I got an 90.
I feel a little ashamed and very disappointed. Even more so because I told my friends and my mom, but hey. Life is life you know?
I’m going to try to mow a bunch of lawns or ask my mom if I can pickup chores. Wish me luck reddit.
TLDR; could’ve gone to valley fair for free if I got a 94 on my Mathematics II final. I was 4 points behind and now will probably miss it.
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I grew up in Pequot Lakes and my grandparents had a cabin up north of Virginia.
I hope you make it to Shakopee with all your buds.
They still have the Corkscrew? 😂
I’m still proud of you, good job bringing that C up!
I can see why.
You needed 94, got 88 and said you missed 4 points.
I grew up in Minnetonka and going to Duluth was our “you did good kid” thing so this post was like unlocking memories.
You did good kid for giving it a shot and if you take away one thing from this let it be that you shouldn’t be disappointed in not making it but proud that you persevered. Failure is never the end, it just shows you where you can improve. It also shows good work ethic that you’re already considering how you can make the money to go instead of feeling defeated!
Great work bringing the grade up. Bravo and keep with it!
OP great job getting your grades up. It’s a great achievement either way. Also, don’t sell yourself short. School came naturally to me and I’m still basically a moron. I’m sort of joking but don’t assume that your peers getting better grades than you means more than it does.Â
🥳. You did an awesome job !!!
Even if you were 4 points short. You worked hard and improved your grades and that IS a valuable accomplishment ! Be proud of yourself regardless if you get to go to Valley Fair or not !!
Man, that sucks. But it’s amazing you tried, and you are stronger for it. I’m sure if you keep trying with this level of effort, in the future you’ll be amazed at what you can do.