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Miguel Acero

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Robotics
  • Swimming
  • Photography and Photo Editing

Reading

  • Biography
  • Historical
  • Mystery

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

My goal is to become a physician who combines scientific knowledge with compassion to improve people's lives. My passion for medicine became personal after I was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis two years ago. That experience changed my perspective and inspired me to pursue a career where I can care for patients during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. I am passionate about serving others, solving problems, and continuously learning. As the Mechanical Captain of my robotics team, I have learned to lead through teamwork, perseverance, and creative problem-solving. As President of my school's Red Cross Club, a certified EMT, and a volunteer at The Valley Hospital, I have discovered how meaningful it is to help others when they need it most. Swimming has been part of my life since I was seven years old. It has taught me discipline, resilience, and consistency, while also giving me a way to clear my mind and stay balanced. I believe I am a strong scholarship candidate because I strive to make an impact in everything I do. I have earned a 4.0 GPA, a 1450 SAT score, helped my robotics team win two state championships, and committed myself to serving my community. I hope to use my education to become a physician who not only treats illness but also builds trust, provides hope, and gives back to others.

Education

Glen Rock High School

High School

2023 – 2027

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Majors of interest:
Medicine
Desired degree modality:
In-Person
Medical school interest:
Yes

Career

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Medicine
Work experience:
0 years
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Entrepreneurship
Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship
When I think about the impact I want to make, I think about being useful to people when they need help. I come from an immigrant family, and I grew up speaking both English and Spanish. Being bilingual has made me notice something that can be easy to overlook: understanding what someone is saying can completely change how comfortable, confident, and included you feel. That matters in everyday life, but I think it matters even more in healthcare. As a volunteer EMT, I have seen people during stressful moments when they may be scared or confused. Those experiences have made me interested not only in medicine, but also in how people experience the healthcare system. I want patients to feel that someone is listening to them and that they understand what is happening, no matter what language they speak or where they come from. Some of my favorite service experiences have also been much simpler. I have been swimming since I was seven, and I volunteer through the YMCA helping children from Paterson learn how to swim. Swimming has always been something I enjoy, but teaching it made me see it differently. A skill that feels normal to me can give another kid confidence and, more importantly, keep them safe. I still like seeing the moment when a child who was nervous at first realizes, “I can actually do this.” I also volunteer with TOPSoccer, where children with disabilities have the chance to play soccer and be part of a team. Through these experiences, I have learned that helping people does not always mean doing something huge. Sometimes it is giving someone your time, encouraging them, or sharing something you know. That is the kind of impact I want to continue making. In college, I hope to study public health while preparing for medical school. I am interested in becoming a physician, but I also want to understand why some communities have better access to healthcare, prevention, and health information than others. I especially want to learn more about how language, education, and access to resources can affect a person's health. Being bilingual is something I hope to use throughout my career. If speaking Spanish can help one patient feel less nervous, understand a diagnosis better, or feel comfortable asking a question, then it becomes much more than just knowing another language. Eventually, I want to be a doctor who does more than treat an illness. I want to be someone patients can trust and understand, and I want to stay involved in programs that bring health education and preventive care to communities that need them. I do not know exactly what that will look like yet. I am still figuring that out. But I know I want my education to help me become someone who can make other people feel safer, heard, and cared for.
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