Harvard Memorial Church Senior Reflections (April 2019)

Harvard Memorial Church Senior Reflections (April 2019)

I recommend listening to the whole service, but you can jump to 4:14-10:00 for my segment. Priten Shah ’19 – April 22, 2019 | Morning Prayers by Harvard Memorial Church Morning Prayers service with speaker Priten Shah ’19, Harvard College, Dudley...
Media: Amazing Mentor! Spotlight with Priten Shah

Media: Amazing Mentor! Spotlight with Priten Shah

I was interviewed by Amazing Kids Magazine for their July/August 2014 issue. Here is an excerpt of the full interview. AK!: Since our theme for July/August is “Digital Generation,” how has the internet helped you achieve your goals?  PHS: I am really glad that this is...

Why Did I Debate in High School?

This was my activity essay to college on high school debate.  I am never home, always traveling, whether it is the next town over or all the way across the country. I have sleepless weekends, long weekdays, and busy summers. I am not the best in the nation and I am...

“It’s perfect!”: My College Essay

This is the essay I submitted for my Common Application to Harvard University. I often reread it to reorient myself, and the purpose of posting it here is not for others to copy! My friend was reading the first version of my college essay and that was his only reply....
The Power of Debate Part 2: Debate and Confidence

The Power of Debate Part 2: Debate and Confidence

[notification type=”alert-info” title=”Power of Debate Part 1″]Debate is My Life[/notification] When I was “little Priten,” I was shy, introverted, and could barely look a stranger in the eyes, let alone carry out a conversation. I liked to...
The Power of Debate Part 1: Debate is My Life

The Power of Debate Part 1: Debate is My Life

[notification type=”alert-info” title=”Power of Debate Part 2″]Debate and Confidence[/notification] I have quite literally spent the last five years of my life devoted to debate. In fact, devoted is probably an understatement. My life was and...
New Leadership in Teach to Learn for 2014-2015 School Year

New Leadership in Teach to Learn for 2014-2015 School Year

As Humza Tahir and I prepare to leave for college, we (mostly he) have been working to make sure Teach to Learn – New York has a strong set of leaders for the coming years. I can confidently say that we are leaving T2L-NY in the hands some of the most...

Emory Barkley Forum Social Justice Award Acceptance Speech

The summer of my sophomore year of high school, I decided I wanted to do something good. I was inspired both by my own life experience and by my experience in debate. I realized that I had been given the opportunity for an exceptional educational experience and I...