Applying to university with low expectations

Despite having low academic expectations, the narrator decides to apply to university alongside their high-achieving sister. They submit an application to their sister's university, even though they fall slightly below the minimum grade requirement of 83%. They strategically craft an essay using copywriting techniques to address their shortcomings and highlight the benefits the university would gain from accepting them. Despite expecting rejection, they are pleasantly surprised to receive an acceptance letter from the university, which opens up new opportunities and changes their perspective.