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Chapter 5

Author: Perfect Timing
A month later, I finally had a break. I decided to go home, bringing groceries for my parents.

The moment I stepped through the door, they came running, faces full of excitement. Their eyes sparkled as they looked at me.

"Chloe, your mom and I found a SAT prep academy for you. You can give it another shot."

They were worried I'd refuse, so they kept persuading me, talking over each other, trying everything they could.

"Chloe, we only want what's best for you. Kids from families like ours don't have the advantages rich kids do. Education is the only way out of this town."

"Just listen to us and give it one more shot. Don't worry about money. We have it covered."

I knew the truth.

After three failed attempts to get into university as a state top student, I had been quietly rejected by most reputable prep programs. The better ones had very limited spots and cared a lot about acceptance rates. Someone like me wasn't exactly desirable.

I could tell my parents had worked hard to find
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    A month later, I finally had a break. I decided to go home, bringing groceries for my parents.The moment I stepped through the door, they came running, faces full of excitement. Their eyes sparkled as they looked at me."Chloe, your mom and I found a SAT prep academy for you. You can give it another shot."They were worried I'd refuse, so they kept persuading me, talking over each other, trying everything they could."Chloe, we only want what's best for you. Kids from families like ours don't have the advantages rich kids do. Education is the only way out of this town.""Just listen to us and give it one more shot. Don't worry about money. We have it covered."I knew the truth.After three failed attempts to get into university as a state top student, I had been quietly rejected by most reputable prep programs. The better ones had very limited spots and cared a lot about acceptance rates. Someone like me wasn't exactly desirable.I could tell my parents had worked hard to find

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    My mother's eyes were bloodshot as she suddenly dropped to her knees in front of the Crestwood University admissions officer.She trembled as she begged, "Please, sir, I'm begging you! Let my daughter go to university. We'll figure out the money—whatever it takes!"The admissions officer didn't even flinch.My mother threw herself to the floor, scraping her forehead, and grabbed his pant leg.Her cries choked her words as she sobbed, "Please, sir, she can't miss this chance. My husband and I have worked ourselves to the bone, and our greatest wish is to give our daughter a better life. Don't let her suffer like we did. Please have mercy!"My father dropped to his knees as well.His back was bent with age and labor. He reached into his pocket, pulled out a pack of cigarettes, and offered one to the admissions officer with trembling hands."Sir, I may not be educated, but my daughter is the top student. She has to go to university! If she doesn't, her whole future will be ruined.

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