How does the author's viewpoint change over the course of the text? Early in the passage, the narrator
believes that his individual plans
are the most important. Later, he
believes that his family is more
important.

Early in the passage, the narrator
believes that the college admission
system is flawed. Later, he
understands that he failed to meet
their standards.

Early in the passage, the narrator
believes that a divergence from his
plan will derail his life. Later, he
believes that divergences 'shape his life

Early in the passage, the narrator is
willing to accept a divergence from
his plan. Later, divergences
frustrate him