What story reminds me the most of education

My high school experince was very hectic from my parents divorce and other family matters throught my high school carrer and even into my college carrer. In high school I did not strive to be the best achedemicly because of my group of friends and how we all reacted with one another. During high school I felt like as long as I graduated I would be set. When applying to schools I relized my actions in high school were not the best and now have a feeling of regret because I know I could and can acheive better than I give myself credit for.