Msm Personal Statement

The Maine School of Science and Mathematics in Limestone, Maine was placed 19th out of all High Schools in the United States by 2017 U.S. News Best High Schools list(“Best High Schools in America, Best High School Rankings, U.S. News”), and I am proud to call it my High School. I found out about this prestigious school from my seventh grade science teacher, whose two sons graduated from MSSM. She advised me to attend a week of the summer camp program held here and I immediately knew, ‘this is where I want to go to school’. My decision to come to MSSM was based on the fact that it is the perfect high school to help me achieve the goals I want to strive for, such as gaining personal growth, creating new experiences, and acquiring a job in a scientific field later on. In coming to MSSM, I hope to switch up the scenery, creating new experiences in a unique environment. MSSM is a drastically different community than the one that I have been a part of for the past 15 years. I got used to the same people, education, and culture that the city of Biddeford provided for me. MSSM, however, provides a unique …show more content…
One of these opportunities is the excellent education provided here at MSSM. Moreover, it offers a chance to be challenged, which is extremely appealing because that was not something I had in the past. I am willing to take advantage of this educational environment and thrive while being challenged at the same time. The list of unique opportunities provided at MSSM include, but are not limited to: honors classes that count for college credit, rigorous curriculum, preparation for college, opportunities for internships, five teachers with Ph.D’s, and a space to make connections with inquisitive teens that have the same interests as you. In this growth I believe that this will eventually lead to a career in science which is something I will strive for at my time here at