In this task, you'll write a personal essay. Consider your current academic career, and identify short- and long-term personal goals. What actions do you plan to take to help achieve these goals, and what obstacles might you face? Use the self-reflection notes you made throughout the unit and your reflections from the previous task to support your answers. Also, refer to and use the information gathered from your interviews to show other viewpoints on this topic. Structure your essay clearly. For example, you should present your central idea in the beginning. Create a logical body for your essay with notes from your reflections. Finally, conclude your essay by summarizing how you plan to approach high school as a stepping stone to a successful future. Read more about the essay structure to help you write and revise your essay. This document will give you tips about how to organize the elements of an essay, including the thesis. You can evaluate the effectiveness of your essay by consulting this checklist: Is the essay organized logically and cohesively with a clearly defined introduction, body, and conclusion? • Does the essay meet the required length? • Does it contain a detailed analysis of the main topics of discussion? Is it free of spelling and grammar errors?​