I graduated from college with a 2.5 GPA and a 2.0 in my major. Most people don't know that towards the end of my senior year, I feared I wouldn't graduate because my school required a 2.0 in your major to do so. I managed to pull through by the skin of my teeth. Despite my aspirations of attending postgraduate school, inspired by my mother who had a master's degree, my confidence was shaken when I graduated. Though I earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology, was commissioned as an Army officer, and received various accolades including selection in Who’s Who Among American College and University Students, my confidence was low. After working for two years, I decided to attend graduate school, but I was nervous about my ability to succeed. During my last year of college, I realized my study habits needed improvement. Changing these habits allowed me to finish my senior year productively, but I was still paranoid about my performance in graduate school. I knew I was smart, but ...
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