# data[].attributes.body
My mission is to obtain a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Finance from Ivy League institutions, to work as the CFO of an S&P 500 company, and put myself in a position to start building inter-generational wealth.

# data[].attributes.body
This experience, in addition to the plague of financial insecurity at home, helped me build thick skin throughout my childhood.

# data[].attributes.body
Since I was little, I have always had an interest in a mathematics-related major. When practicing problems in school, I felt as if solving math problems was a fun activity that I would like to pursue in the future. Partnered with this interest was money. I would always be the kid that would ask, “How much was this?” or “How much was that?” Obviously, these questions would never be accurately answered, and I knew that I finally wanted an answer in the future.

# data[].attributes.body
My ultimate vision is to become the Chief Financial Officer of an S&P 500 Company. My purpose comes from the childhood that I have endured, experiencing financial hardship that I never wanted to experience again, and that goes for the rest of my bloodline.

# data[].attributes.body
Chosen as one of a select group of high-achieving students nationwide for OnRamp, a highly competitive early college readiness program by Thrive Scholars. Acceptance into OnRamp signifies early recognition for future participation in the flagship Thrive Scholars program, which boasts alumni attending Ivy League and other top institutions. This program will help me recieve admittance into the University of Pennsylvania as UPenn is one of their partner schools, and it provides me with tutoring and college admission's advice.

# data[].attributes.body
Growing up, my intellectual capacity has always been overlooked. Attending a predominantly white elementary school as a black student, it seemed as if I was always expected to be less smart, or less capable of my classmates. Although my twin brother and I had the highest test scores in the class, I was still objectified as some sort of foreign character who could not do the things that the white students could.

# data[].attributes.body
Some of the systematic differences that I faced because of my race and class background contributed to a feeling of hopelessness and worthlessness. My parents, as immigrants, had to work extremely hard just to legally migrate to the United States. This comes with limited job opportunities, which has resulted in an extremely low household income, that inevitably deprived me of plenty opportunities, and early access to technology. However, as of now, I've come to a realization that I'm proud of myself for being able to compete on the same academic level as the sons and daughters of millionaires.

# data[].attributes.body
To put myself in this position, from now, I will study for my SAT, increase my GPA, and participate in college-access programs, such as Thrive Scholars, to increase my chances of receiving admission into an Ivy League school.

# data[].attributes.body
My perseverance from my childhood has come from the result of systematic racism and financial hardship. However, my mission, purpose, and visions all align with breaking out of this lifestyle. Breaking free from the curse of generational poverty. These statements have been set into stone for how I will act in my future, and I am glad to feel that the future is near.

# data[].attributes.body
These two past interests, along with my exceptional experience interning at the nation’s 15th largest credit union – VyStar, fueled my interest in pursuing a finance-related career.

# data[].attributes.body
University of Pennsylvania - Wharton College of Business