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Boston University Admission EssayEssay 2Ever since I was a child, I had difficulties learning English. This sounds quite unusual given that most people find mathematics and the sciences difficult. I would get a good pass in mathematics and other subjects but my English grades were very poor. My parents and teachers were very worried with my unusual failure in English which for many people is a simple language. Concerned about my failure, my parents hired me a private tutor. I lost concentration in the tuition sessions and despite the instructor`s encouragement, I did not improve.All the other subjects that I took in school were instructed and examined in English and the aspect made my performance very low. In addition, I lost all interest in studies and always blamed English for my failure. Despite the fact that I could master and learn how to spell words, I totally forgot the concept and could not remember anything the next day. I was usually the laughing stock among my classmates because I scored very low grades and I was always the bottom of the class in all tests. My teachers also punished me for my poor performance.It was during my first year in high school that a significant event that would totally change my life happened. The school I was admitted to conducted motivational talks and welcomed renowned academicians to address students. During the motivational sessions, one speaker pointed out that it is the negative attitude that we have towards tasks that makes their pursuit difficult and impossible. I had always wanted to become a renowned business professional later in life. It dawned to me that my dream could never be realized unless I did well in my studies. It was then that I sought professional help since my future was blurring as each day passed by. I decided to approach the speaker for help.I narrated to him my personal experience and how English had acted as an impediment towards my succ...