Amadou N.

In high school, I faced a harsh reality: the greatest gift a child can receive is the freedom to fail, yet many families, including mine, couldn’t afford that luxury. While my peers from wealthier households had access to tutors, advisors, and multiple exam retakes, I had to make every opportunity count. I treated every subject as cumulative, connecting concepts across topics and building on previous knowledge to ensure nothing was forgotten. Through active recall, efficient note-taking, and lon…