Why I Chose This Scholarship

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I finally have the opportunity to choose which paths I want to take, and I would like to start by choosing the right high school. AHA is one of the few schools that I would like to attend, and I would hate to see the chance to do so slip through my fingers. I've been wanting to go to this school for many years now, and only this scholarship can make it happen. I try to be very cautious of how much money I spend because I know that money must be saved in order for me to continue my education at a suitable school. While contemplating my birthday and Christmas lists, I have decided that my education is more important. Thus, I have decided to stop asking for materialistic things altogether. My parents have done so much to

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