Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!

Makenzie Ramirez

What makes her America’s favorite child is not perfection, but purpose. Not just ambition, but compassion. It's impossible not to believe.

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Voting for the TOP 15 ends Thursday the 2nd of April at 7PM PDT
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America's Favorite Student will share their educational journey in the pages of Reader’s Digest, highlighting the power of learning and inspiring readers nationwide.

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Why They Love Being a Student

She loves being a student because learning fuels her ambition and growth. Education is her pathway to success and a meaningful future. She works hard, embraces challenges, and stays focused on her goal of building a successful career in law. Her dream is to attend Harvard Law School, where she hopes to gain the knowledge and skills needed to make a lasting impact.

Favorite Subject & Why

My child’s favorite subject is science because it opens the door to endless discovery. She is fascinated by the world around her and wants to understand how everything works, from the smallest details to the forces that keep our world turning. Science fuels her curiosity and inspires her to keep exploring, learning, and asking questions about the inner workings of life and the universe.

How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals

$20,000 would significantly support her educational goals by helping make her dream of attending Harvard Law School a reality. This funding would ease financial burdens and allow her to fully focus on pursuing her passion for law. She is driven by a deep desire to make a meaningful difference in the world, and this opportunity would move her one step closer to that purpose.

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