EMMA’s POV :

“So, what’s the verdict?” mom asked cautiously as I walked out of my guidance counselor’s office. 

It was a Saturday and we were at school. Mom didn’t have to come with me, but she insisted that she wanted to support me. I got a call from a U Penn representative last week and he wanted to schedule an interview with me. He said I could pick the time and place, so we set up the interview for Saturday morning at school. Mrs. Ash was kind enough to lend me ...