Charlie's Program of Engineering
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Hi, My name is Charlie. I'm 14 and in the 9th grade. I had a rough start in life but could not possibly be in a better place now. Since my 3 siblings and I were adopted by our Grandparents in 2011, I have really worked hard to be the best at whatever I set my mind too.
When I was in 6th grade I was invited to take the SAT test with the Center for Talent Development through Northwestern University. I was living in South Bend, Indiana at the time. Believe it or not I scored in the top 25% of college students taking the test. Throughout Middle School, my goal was to achieve a 4.0 GPA, I reached that goal in 8th grade and again in the first semester of 9th.
The beginning of 9th grade we were living in Moreno Valley, CA and I was attending a Military based high school, RCEA. While reaching that GPA of 4.0, I took the test to increase my military rank. I passed the test and went from a Recruit to a Cadet. I actually got a chance to get a small taste of being able to be a leader of recruits which included my older brother.
It was the Teachers and Captain/Principal from Moreno Valley that nominated me to attend NYLF (National Youth Leadership Forum) this summer at the University of California at Berkley. It's an 8 day extensive experience in Engineering & Technology along with Leadership. It's held at one of the top 5 schools in Engineering. There are other locations, but Berkley is the closest and traveling there would cut down on my transportation costs.
I am hoping to raise enough to pay the tuition for the 8 day program, I have some money saved up and of course my parents will help with what they can. I believe that this opportunity to attend NYLF will give me a headstart in my college career and beyond. The tuition includes, lodging and meals while on campus. It would be about $200 for transportation to/from Berkley.
The enrollment period is open as long as there is room in the program location of my choice. When I enroll I have to include a deposit of $499 to secure a spot with the balance due prior to the event, which is July 2-9.
Thank you very much for reading my story and God Bless you.
Charlie McDonald
When I was in 6th grade I was invited to take the SAT test with the Center for Talent Development through Northwestern University. I was living in South Bend, Indiana at the time. Believe it or not I scored in the top 25% of college students taking the test. Throughout Middle School, my goal was to achieve a 4.0 GPA, I reached that goal in 8th grade and again in the first semester of 9th.
The beginning of 9th grade we were living in Moreno Valley, CA and I was attending a Military based high school, RCEA. While reaching that GPA of 4.0, I took the test to increase my military rank. I passed the test and went from a Recruit to a Cadet. I actually got a chance to get a small taste of being able to be a leader of recruits which included my older brother.
It was the Teachers and Captain/Principal from Moreno Valley that nominated me to attend NYLF (National Youth Leadership Forum) this summer at the University of California at Berkley. It's an 8 day extensive experience in Engineering & Technology along with Leadership. It's held at one of the top 5 schools in Engineering. There are other locations, but Berkley is the closest and traveling there would cut down on my transportation costs.
I am hoping to raise enough to pay the tuition for the 8 day program, I have some money saved up and of course my parents will help with what they can. I believe that this opportunity to attend NYLF will give me a headstart in my college career and beyond. The tuition includes, lodging and meals while on campus. It would be about $200 for transportation to/from Berkley.
The enrollment period is open as long as there is room in the program location of my choice. When I enroll I have to include a deposit of $499 to secure a spot with the balance due prior to the event, which is July 2-9.
Thank you very much for reading my story and God Bless you.
Charlie McDonald
Organizer
Charlie McDonald
Organizer
Crescent City, CA