May 29, 2018
As the 2017–18 school year comes to an end, we’re sharing the college choice stories of several members of the Class of 2018!
In what grade did you come to MPA? 7th
How did you come to choose the college that you did? I realized that for my interest in politics and political science, the best place for me to be is Washington, D.C. Because of its location, George Washington was clearly the right college for me.
What are you most excited about as you embark on your college experience? I’m really excited for the opportunity to be in a bigger environment and interact with students from a diverse array of experiences, backgrounds, and viewpoints.
What did you appreciate most about the college counseling process at MPA? Ms. Pederson really takes the time to give every student individual attention, and it’s clear that she genuinely cares about making sure everyone ends up at a college that is the best possible fit for them.
What about your MPA experience has best prepared you for college? MPA’s education really emphasizes critical thinking and intellectual curiosity, and I think that emphasis will serve me extremely well in a college academic environment.
What is your advice for the Class of 2030 (kindergartners)? Don’t let anyone tell you that there are limits to what you should try to do. You’ve got the next twelve years to explore so many different things and find your path, and you should make the most of that.
Insights from Ms. Pederson, Director of College Counseling:
I can’t wait to see what Pranay accomplishes in the future–he has such drive and commitment to his future career, and already is racking up experience in local and statewide politics. Having worked hard on his applications and on crafting a compelling application essay, in the end Pranay had several college options to choose from. I was thrilled that George Washington awarded him a significant merit scholarship, and he’ll take part in the Politics and Values program. GW offers the perfect setting for Pranay to study in our nation’s capitol, where he’ll have a front seat to the machinery of politics and government and have access to almost unlimited possibilities for internships.
The 51 seniors in the class are going to 30 different universities and colleges in 18 states, including Washington D.C.! Learn more about MPA’s College Counseling program here! >
