Early this year I received an e-mail from Patricia Bai, who was one of the strongest AP Economics students of the previous year. She was struggling with Economics at Dartmouth and had went to the professor for help during office hours. Instead of getting help, she was told that as a freshman, she was not smart enough to take the course. The professor trying to be nice, told her to drop the course so that it does not ruin her GPA.
So instead of getting help she was discouraged. The professor did not even think she was worthy of his help. Here is where the GRIT kicks in. Patricia decides of course not to drop the course. She has never walked away from a challenge before in her life and figured she could master the material. She worked endless hours, refusing to give up and finally received an A- on the final exam and a B+ for the course.
B+ probably not the grade Patricia wanted in any class. However, the more important lesson she learned was how gritty she really is. There is no doubt in my mind that Patricia is a bright young lady but more importantly she has the GRIT to make her successful. Now when faced with adversity in school she knows not thinks she can overcome it.
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