Turning the many pages of notes, I remember just how much we have covered this year! Biology, being my first college level course, taught me the study skills and habits necessary to succeed in an advanced placement course. In addition, this year in AP Biology provided me with a strong understanding for the fundamentals of Biology, allowing me to recognize my aptitude for the medical sciences and possibly pursue medicine as a major.

Initially, at the beginning of the year, I lacked time management skills and was unorganized. I would wait until the day or two before an assignment was due until I worked on it. I would often forget assignments at home and as a result, receive partial credit on them. In order to earn an "A" in AP Biology, I would have to work harder and develop my organizational skills. As a result, I decided to...