{"id":17379,"date":"2020-05-19T08:52:15","date_gmt":"2020-05-19T13:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/news\/?p=17379"},"modified":"2021-01-06T10:58:25","modified_gmt":"2021-01-06T16:58:25","slug":"class-of-2020-jordan-akers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/news\/2020\/05\/19\/class-of-2020-jordan-akers\/","title":{"rendered":"Class of 2020: Jordan Akers"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"JordanAs the 2019\u201320 school year comes to an end, we\u2019re sharing the college choice stories of the Class of 2020!<\/p>\n

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In what grade did you come to MPA?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I came originally in PreK, but left for seventh and eighth grade. I returned in ninth upon realizing the MPA experience is unique and unparalleled.<\/p>\n

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How did you come to choose the college that you did?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I chose Yale University because I wanted to study at a place with elements of both a small liberal arts college and a large research university. Additionally, the opportunities in my areas of study (environmental studies and music) are stellar compared to many of the other schools to which I applied. Located in New Haven, I was also extremely attracted to Yale’s proximity to New York City (a simple train ride away!).<\/p>\n

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What are you most excited about as you embark on your college experience?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I’m most looking forward to finding a community of diverse, like-minded people and taking on new academic endeavors.<\/p>\n

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What did you appreciate most about the college counseling process at MPA?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I appreciated the personalized attention I could have, even during freshman year. Ms. Pederson helped me find extracurricular opportunities throughout high school. Additionally, the dedicated time and curriculum for college planning was extremely helpful. I felt really prepared when it was finally time to apply to schools.<\/p>\n

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What about your MPA experience has best prepared you for college?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The rigorous coursework has prepared me very well for college. If I had to pick one thing, however, it would be the stellar English curriculum. I have been able to really hone my analytical and narrative writing skills through extensive personalized feedback and high quality instruction.<\/p>\n

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What is your advice for MPA’s Class of 2032 (kindergartners)?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy being young, and remember once you set your mind to something, MPA will help you achieve it.<\/p>\n

The 53 members of the Class of 2020 plan to attend 41 different colleges and universities in 18 states, Washington D.C., Canada, and Australia. See their destinations here<\/a>. Learn more about MPA\u2019s College Counseling Program here!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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