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This guest essay is by Christian Lovelace. Meet Christian, a passionate 17-year-old with a profound love for history. From a young age, he has been captivated by stories of the past, eagerly diving into books and documentaries that bring historical events to life. His curiosity knows no bounds, as he often explores various cultures and
This guest essay is by Neev Pandey. I'm Neev, a high school Senior admitted into a four-year college degree. In college I intend to explore my interests and future career path. As someone with autism, I am constantly learning to navigate challenges with resilience and determination, shaping who I am today. I was born with
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This guest essay is by Jason (JD) Graham. My name is Jason Donald Graham Jr., but most people just call me JD for short. Throughout the course of my life, I have often had to navigate the complex life or normalcy while being born with Asperger’s Syndrome. Growing up, there was always a sense that
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This guest essay is by Renee Perrault. My name is Renee Perrault and I am a high school senior diagnosed with Autism. I attend Speedway High School, where I work hard in my classes and continue preparing for my future. I plan to go to college to study art and education so I can use
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This guest essay is by Andres Castillo. I am a self-autism advocate and an author. I am proud to be an author and illustrator for two years. Personal Statements: I have worked on a second book for three years. It will be four years this coming July. It would be the same content as my
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This guest essay is by Xavier Raymond. Get ready to dive into the quirky life of Xavier Raymond! Here you will see all of my ups and downs, the struggles I’ve had to go through with my autism and ADHD diagnoses, and the people and organizations who have thrust me into becoming the person I
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Reagan Dempsey reflects on autism, Type 1 diabetes, school, family support, and the resilience behind her goal of studying animation.
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This guest essay is by Lindsey Oguntuase, a student at Columbus State Community College who aspires to become a certified public accountant specializing in cybersecurity and insurance. Names of other students have been omitted for privacy. In September 2023, during my first year of undergraduate studies, I began living with two roommates after we connected
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This guest essay is by Avery Lane (a pseudonym). Published under a pseudonym at the applicant’s request. Identifying details have been generalized where needed. The accompanying image is a stock photograph. Growing up, I often felt different, even if I didn’t always have the words to explain why. I consider myself unofficially autistic, and while
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This guest essay is by Sam Rivera (a pseudonym). Published under a pseudonym at the applicant’s request. Identifying details have been generalized where needed. The accompanying image is a stock photograph. My story of autism was when i was 5 years old I was looking the world with colorful way and I was very creative
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