Teen Scholars Goals

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By joining Mighty Writers’ Teen Scholars Program, I hope to achieve multiple goals. The first goal I hope to achieve is to sufficiently prepare for college. My second goal is to become a more avid reader and better writer. That includes improving my writing and analytical skills. Furthermore, I also hope to improve my communication skills and be less hesitant to speak up about my opinions. These are multiple goals I hope to achieve by joining the Teen Scholars Program.
The goals I hope to achieve through the Teen Scholars Program are important to me because it helps me improve myself as a student and as a writer. Preparing for college is important to me because I want to feel confident when I start college and be prepared for the new academic

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