My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 18-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well by giving back to the community by providing food and clothes for less fortunate families. Giving back to the community showed me that it's not hard to show an act of kindness. It motivated me to want to start giving back to others and the community. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. i’ve been accepted in over 22 colleges and I picked my choice of Towson University. I’m very confident that this institution will give me all the knowledge that I need and provide me with the resources that I will use on my journey to my career. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 18-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well by giving back to the community by providing food and clothes for less fortunate families. Giving back to the community showed me that it's not hard to show an act of kindness. It motivated me to want to start giving back to others and the community. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. i’ve been accepted in over 22 colleges and I picked my choice of Towson University. I’m very confident that this institution will give me all the knowledge that I need and provide me with the resources that I will use on my journey to my career. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 18-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well by giving back to the community by providing food and clothes for less fortunate families. Giving back to the community showed me that it's not hard to show an act of kindness. It motivated me to want to start giving back to others and the community. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. i’ve been accepted in over 22 colleges and I picked my choice of Towson University. I’m very confident that this institution will give me all the knowledge that I need and provide me with the resources that I will use on my journey to my career. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 18-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well by giving back to the community by providing food and clothes for less fortunate families. Giving back to the community showed me that it's not hard to show an act of kindness. It motivated me to want to start giving back to others and the community. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. i’ve been accepted in over 22 colleges and I picked my choice of Towson University. I’m very confident that this institution will give me all the knowledge that I need and provide me with the resources that I will use on my journey to my career. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 18-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well by giving back to the community by providing food and clothes for less fortunate families. Giving back to the community showed me that it's not hard to show an act of kindness. It motivated me to want to start giving back to others and the community. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. i’ve been accepted in over 22 colleges and I picked my choice of Towson University. I’m very confident that this institution will give me all the knowledge that I need and provide me with the resources that I will use on my journey to my career. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 17-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. I chose my top four colleges, which are North Carolina A&T University, Winston Salem University, Towson University, and North Carolina Central University. I've been accepted into two out of four of those colleges, and these colleges have been the best fit for me so far. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 17-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. I chose my top four colleges, which are North Carolina A&T University, Winston Salem University, Towson University, and North Carolina Central University. I've been accepted into two out of four of those colleges, and these colleges have been the best fit for me so far. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 17-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. I chose my top four colleges, which are North Carolina A&T University, Winston Salem University, Towson University, and North Carolina Central University. I've been accepted into two out of four of those colleges, and these colleges have been the best fit for me so far. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 17-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. I chose my top four colleges, which are North Carolina A&T University, Winston Salem University, Towson University, and North Carolina Central University. I've been accepted into two out of four of those colleges, and these colleges have been the best fit for me so far. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 17-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. I chose my top four colleges, which are North Carolina A&T University, Winston Salem University, Towson University, and North Carolina Central University. I've been accepted into two out of four of those colleges, and these colleges have been the best fit for me so far. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 17-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. I chose my top four colleges, which are North Carolina A&T University, Winston Salem University, Towson University, and North Carolina Central University. I've been accepted into two out of four of those colleges, and these colleges have been the best fit for me so far. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 17-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. I chose my top four colleges, which are North Carolina A&T University, Towson University, North Carolina Central University, and Winston-Salem University. I've been accepted into two out of four of those colleges, and these colleges have been the best fit for me so far. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they're feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, you save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 17-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. I chose my top four colleges, which are North Carolina A&T University, Towson University, North Carolina Central University, and Winston-Salem University. I've been accepted into two out of four of those colleges, and these colleges have been the best fit for me so far. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they're feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, you save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 17-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. I chose my top four colleges, which are North Carolina A&T University, Towson University, North Carolina Central University, and Winston-Salem University. I've been accepted into two out of four of those colleges, and these colleges have been the best fit for me so far. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they're feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, you save lives.