“I cannot believe I am typing this but....I JUST GOT A CALL FROM THE DEAN OF ADMISSION TELLING ME I WAS ACCEPTED INTO YALE LAW SCHOOL

THE NUMBER ONE SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY

I’m really gonna be the first lawyer in my family——at an Ivy

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“As a member of the Choosing to Excel’s Leadership Team serving on the Legislative Committee, I learned several skills that not only helped me throughout undergrad but also contributed to my confidence in believing I can one day become a lawyer. I participated in Choosing to Excel’s “Day on the Hill” Washington, DC trip for four years in a row beginning in the ninth grade. Preparing for our meetings on the Hill with our legislatures was my first introduction to conducting research and more broadly taught me the importance of being able to support any political position I may have. Moreover, presenting in front of our congressmen improved my public speaking skills and undoubtedly contributed to my later success competing on Howard University’s Mock Trial team and in interviews that I have done.

Before being a part of the Leadership Team, I did not know that it was possible to intern at the U. S capitol. Through the Excel training and preparation and the interactions I had with staffers on the Hill during our DC trips, I was encouraged to apply even before I moved to DC to begin my first semester at Howard University. Because of this, I was able to secure a highly competitive Senate internship during the first semester of my freshman year at only 17 years old.

Who would have ever known starting in the Excel programs as a summer camper, being a part of GEMS, EYE Club and ultimately the Leadership Team would help prepare me for this leg in my journey?

For this and many more reasons, I am beyond grateful for my Choosing to Excel family! We were ALWAYS challenged to “Keep the End In Mind”

I Kept the End In Mind”

““Thank you. We were at a loss, did not know what else to do, thanks for meeting with us as a
family.””

“I am determined to wait to have a baby with my husband because my mom did not and I don’t know my real father.”

“I am determined to get a basketball scholarship and graduate with all honors because...all my hard work will have been worth it.”

““My students LOVED it! They were dying to get to my class to find out what we were doing that day. Wish I could’ve taught it to all the students at our school!””

“I am determined to graduate college because I will be the first out of my mom’s kids to do so. I am really passionate about this.”

“I am determined to go into the Social Media/Technology field because I think it will always be there and it is what I am good at.”

““I am so happy to see the Leadership Team. They make it fun, I love the skits, I want to join the team.”

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“I am determined to get a well desired career. One that I actually like. I am willing to work for that!”

“I desire to...graduate with a full scholarship and be an OBG-YN.”