Transitioning from high school to college was very different and I noticed many changes.  During high school, I had a totally different mindset. I would do homework whenever I want to, not pay attention in class, and wing every quiz/exam. I didn’t care about school that much and I just wanted to pass to get things over with. When I received an acceptance letter from Baruch, I was very happy and fortunate because I thought that I would get rejected. I also didn’t think I would get in since I slacked a lot in high school. The program that helped me the most is SEEK during the summer. The mentors and professors prepared me and gave an insight of how college is going to be. They prepared me by assigning college level assignments to do at home and in class. Without the help from SEEK, I would never have gotten where I want to be. Ever since freshman year started, I gave it my all and I was determined to do my best to achieve a high GPA. I studied, passed all my exams, and eventually received the GPA that I deserved. I’m no longer the same person as I was back in high school. I realized it was my last chance to become successful and I can’t allow myself to ruin this opportunity.  Although, some classes were difficult, I still managed to pull through and get a decent grade for those classes. I believe that hard work and dedication can get where you want to be and achieve anything you want. Ultimately, the transition from high school to college changed who I am as a person and allowed me to overcome any obstacle.