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Briannya Evans

If I were to travel back in time and speak with a younger version of myself, telling them that I would attend the School for Advanced Studies (SAS), one of the nation’s top schools, I know my childhood self would have laughed in shock and disbelief. I lacked the self-assurance […]

Ian Zhou

During my sophomore year when COVID was at its peak, my family was planning to move to Orlando. After Mr. Lindsay, SAS’s Silver Knight coordinator, reached out to me and my parents, we changed our minds to stay in Miami and attend SAS. As it turned out, this was the […]

Natasha Harris

14-year-old me would be in awe of the person I am now, less than 24 hours away from walking the graduation stage and moving my tassel from the right side to the left. While SAS only accounts for the last two years of my high school experience, my time at […]

Anne-Sophie Frederick

For some people, coming to SAS must have felt like crossing the street. A couple of steps, and there they are. For others, it might have just been a why not?- a simple shift, and done. Well, for me, it was a dream come true (not even exaggerating); it was […]

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Sophia Larralde

Stepping away from your peers: taking the first leap into individuality. Embracing the challenges that lie ahead: venturing into the unexplored. Leaving the comfort of your school: unlocking the doors to personal growth. Choosing a smaller educational institution: embracing the power of a close-knit community. Attending the School for Advanced […]

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Oliver Madubuike

If I could travel back in time, I would tell my 16-year-old self not to fear the unknown, but rather embrace it. Before SAS, my high school journey was characterized by taking online classes and one dual enrollment course per semester to prepare for college. However, I knew I wanted […]

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Kai Ricketts

I was always the kid in my family that wanted to be just like my siblings but nothing like them at the same time. My brother is a graduate from SAS Wolfson Class of 2008, so of course I wasn’t going to attend SAS because I had to be different. […]

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Alyssa Guardado

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you will land among the stars. I first encountered these words at my elementary school, and ever since, they have become my guiding principle. This motto has been my driving force, pushing me to strive for excellence and led me to my […]