In ninth grade, I finished the year with a 92, which I was really proud of, especially considering it was right after the COVID year. The transition back to in-person learning (or hybrid, if that was the case) wasn’t easy, and there were plenty of challenges along the way—whether it was adjusting to a new routine, staying motivated, or catching up on anything that might have been missed during remote learning. Despite all of that, I managed to stay focused, work hard, and finish strong.