Welcome!
About Me!
My name is Saara Patel! I’m currently a junior at the Massachusetts
Academy of Math and Science. Before applying here, I attended the
Harvard Public Schools.
I participated in grades kindergarten through fifth grade at Hildreth
Elementary School and grades sixth through tenth at The Bromfield School.
I have lived in the small town of Harvard, MA, since I was three years old, previously
living in Attleboro, which is about forty-five minutes away. At home, I live with my mom, dad, two older
brothers, and my grandmother. Though I have lived in the U.S. for the
entirety of my life, my family comes from Gujarat, India, where I
have visited once!
Look Through Some of My Favorite People,
Places, and Memories!
Community Service
Another thing about me is that I love giving back to the community!
In the past, my friend and I created a book drive that we were able
to give to less fortunate schools in our respective countries. We obtained hundreds
of books from our schools, general store, and library. Personally,
I went to India and delivered them to my dad's old elementary school. My friend
flew to Zimbabwe. Now, we want to take the next steps! We are working on profiling
less fortunate kids and providing them with basic necessities in order to
look at their growth both through school and home activities.
Additionally, to attend Mass
Academy, we are required to accumulate fifty community service hours,
all of which I completed during the summer. First, I went to help at
the Community Harvest Project, collecting and packaging fruits and
vegetables. This was an opportunity presented to me at my previous
school through a club called “Bromfield Cares,” in which we
volunteered at various places. Another place I helped at was Habitat for Humanity in Leominster. There, I was
able to not only assist a team of volunteers in providing houses and
materials to customers, but I was also able to gain valuable retail
experience that I can apply to various other situations.
Emergency Medical Responder
Last school year, when I was a sophomore, I decided that I wanted to
further explore one of my passions, healthcare. Starting in August, I
attended a class, instructed by 2 EMTs , and held at The
Harvard Police Station. Classes were held at a fixed schedule; we
had classes on Sundays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and classes on
Tuesdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. At first, adjusting to the extra
responsibility was difficult, but as the class progressed, I got
better at managing it as well. To assess our knowledge, we took
quizzes throughout units and were expected to perform
scenario-specific practicals on trauma, medical, CPR, oxygen
administration, and splinting at the end of the class. For a final
step before receiving our certifications, we were required to take
(and pass) the official American Red Cross exam. By this point in
November, I knew I wanted to do more with my knowledge. After winter
break passes, I applied at my local police station to be a cadet.
After a long selection process and an interview, I was able to attend
shifts and emergency calls that we received, both expanding my
knowledge and helping others in the process.
Extracurriculars
At Bromfield, I was fortunate to participate in math team, model UN, speech and debate, student council, and student government! After school, I was a part of our cross-country team, outdoor track team, and tennis team.
Although I do not play badminton for a team, I also enjoy playing it at home with friends or family!
Music
In my free time, I love to listen to music. Enjoy some of my favorite artists!
