English 102 requires my full attention as much as humanly possible. From the first day I walked into your classroom this semester, I knew that I would be pushed to produce the work that I know I am capable of generating. Even though I felt that English 102 would be a challenge, I felt that I had a big advantage over the rest of the classmates in our class. The advantage is undoubtedly that the previous semester I had had the same professor. By choosing a professor I felt comfortable writing for, as well as a greater comfort level with your familiar teaching style and grading scheme, I felt I would have the easiest transition into your class. Instead of taking a different English 102 course with a new professor who would take half the semester to learn my name, let alone my writing style, I was confident that you would be able to pick up on my weaknesses and help me exploit my strengths as a writer. For example, last semester you helped me identify ongoing weaknesses in my writing style, such as excessive sentences, correct grammar, and using appropriate punctuation where necessary. I knew that these weaknesses would be a challenge as I saw them as problems that could be carried forward from year to year in my academic career. You have also helped me realize what strengths I possess and, in turn, carry them over from year to year. For example, confidence in my ability to summarize and synthesize material from various sources, as well as my ability to write creatively, have given me the confidence I need to write with meaning and purpose. Reflecting on my work thus far, I am consciously aware of my overall improvements to date. I became more aware of the importance of carefully reading assigned material before class. This is directly linked to my quizzes where the first grade I got was poor, but I rebounded with perfect scores on the next three quizzes. In reviewing my cover letter, I feel like I have shown what I am capable of producing under pressure. That document was due right around the time I had to travel a lot between here and my distant home for two separate emergencies. That said, when you left positive comments at the end of my article I was elated.