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order to get to and succeed in college and career.<\/p>\n<p>One of the panelists instantly scored points with a student when she said she attended\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forloveofchildren.wordpress.com\/page\/20\/www.wilsonhs.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Woodrow Wilson High School<\/a>, where he currently attends.\u00a0 She spoke of how academic mentors, professional connections, and her personal persistence helped her realize her potential, turn around her grades, and obtain jobs working with students after college.\u00a0 Her words of wisdom were well-received; she encouraged the students to take advantage of the opportunities that a college access and success program like FLOC provides.<\/p>\n<p>The second panelist caught the attention of the students when she told her story of changing course; she started school wanting to be a doctor, but when she struggled in her chemistry class, she decided to change her major and become a personal trainer instead. \u00a0And after 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