Going into high school, I was ready for four difficult transition years into life. Little did I know that at the end of my second year, I would make the decision to graduate one year early. When I first learned of this plan, all I knew was that it would be the most difficult challenge I've ever faced. Yet, the confusion became determination, and this challenge became the biggest turning point of my life.
After taking my last SAT II at the end of my sophomore year I was counting down the days till summer vacation. …
