Zachary Appauh Case Study

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Zachary Appauh is a student who is able to surprise others upon hearing that he has a firm foundation for his future career, plans, and goals. Currently a sophomore attending Chino Hills High School, he is a very motivated and positive individual who has set goals to improve his study habits, learn his native language, and prepare himself academically and mentally for his junior year. In order to stay motivated for the path that he will take, he motivates himself by looking more deeply into his future and how he can accomplish his goals in terms of success and excellence. Zachary knew that he wanted to become a leader in the medical field ever since his childhood. He recalls from his memories of going to his dad's medical clinic frequently,

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