“This is where I started, and this is where I will end. I have been in EAR since kindergarten. I will be forever grateful to the school and everyone involved. EAR was more than a school for me; EAR became a second family, a family that I will be forever grateful for. I am very happy to close this cycle with such special people by my side.
Goodbye, EAR, thank you for all the good memories. I will keep them all with great affection. Forever an eagle.”

Accepted to:
Hult International School of Business
Universidade Católica de Pernambuco

“I have been in this school since 8th grade, and I am glad about all of the things that I learned during this time. The major things that I will bring with me weren’t just Science, Math, English, or Social studies lessons, but mainly the different subjects, discussions, and life teachings that I learned. Also studying at EAR opened my mind to many different life perspectives; each student and teacher are singularly unique and as the school is small you can notice how each one world is different. I could learn how to develop a scientific paper at AP Seminar to even programming at AP Computer Science; those learnings not only give you college credit but also will be part of my repertoire in my future career. “

“At EAR, I learned how to be a better person, a better friend, and a better citizen for the world. Despite all the anxiety I have about what the future holds for me, I have the tranquility of knowing that I had the best years at EAR. I am sure EAR has shaped me the best way possible. All the teachers who have passed through my life and taught me unforgettable lessons, each with their own way and unique personality, all the workers who helped school day to day and present in every event, and all my friends I met here, everyone was part of the process of me becoming who I am today, and I can't be more grateful.”

“EAR played a pivotal role in shaping and allowing me to strive to study abroad. Before entering the school, my academic goals were shortsighted compared to their present scope. Without the school, I doubt I would be even half of the student I am today. EAR not only broadened my horizon of possibilities but offered many paths to reach my most ambitious academic goals.”

Accepted to:
Arizona State University
Carolina State University
Drexel University
Iowa State University
Michigan State University
Penn State University
Purdue University
University of Illinois
University of Wisconsin

“EAR has taught me that it doesn’t matter how hard life gets; you can always turn things around. The only thing we need to do is trust ourselves. This school has given me so many memorable experiences, allowing me to express myself through art and music. The school enables the students to connect with fantastic teachers that show us compassion and encourage us to be kind and caring adults that one day will make the world a better place for the generations to come.”

“EAR has helped me to open my eyes to a broader future where I am not limited to where I am or where others are going. Before I joined this school, I couldn’t imagine that in my Senior year I would be applying to universities in the United States without any guarantees that after graduation I would come back to Recife. The critical thinking and analytical skills EAR helped me develop are rarely practiced in the Brazilian education system. Therefore, I consider myself very fortunate to have studied here since fourth grade. “

Accepted to:
University of Southern California
Northeastern University
University of North Carolina
University of California, San Diego
University of Virginia
Texas A & M University
American University
University of Maryland
University of Connecticut
Hofstra University
Drexel University
Indiana University
George Mason University

"This school developed a good part of who I am today and presented many friends that I will take to the rest of my life. EAR showed paths and possibilities to many things that I thought were way out of my league, and because of them, I realized it was in front of me, and I was taking it for granted. I am grateful for all the school staff for always being there when I needed them, being school-related or not.”

Accepted to:
Quinnipiac University
University of Wisconsin
Manhattan College
Illinois College

“I found home in this school. Saying goodbye is always hard. Leaving both of my homes and going to college this year won’t be easy, or even the happiest moment of my life. But It will certainly be one of my biggest victories that I am proud to say was conquered with the help of amazing teachers. May I now open my wings and fly to the unknownness of the future.”

Accepted to:
Purdue University
Michigan State University
University of Wisconsin
Kalamazoo University

“EAR has become my home. It was not just a school, but a place that helped me to find my identi¬ty. I have met so many different people from so many different countries with so many differ¬ent personalities. I have met people that became family. I have done right, and I have learned with my mistakes. I have had teachers that taught me way more than just how to pass a test; along with that, they taught values. I have learned tolerance and respect, but I also learned how to disagree. I have grown not only my intellect but also my character. I have laughed and cried. But most importantly, I have been incredibly happy throughout this journey. And when the time comes, I will say goodbye with the certainty that I couldn’t have chosen a better place to be a part of this chapter of my story.”

Accepted to:
Mackenzie

“Through the good and bad experiences, EAR molded me to the person I am today - and from my first to last step here, I can say I have grown and learned quite a lot. I am thankful to all the amazing teachers I had and the wonder¬ful lessons they have taught me, school or life-wise. I am fortunate to say that I probably made some friends that I will take with me along in my walk through life. I am not sure of what the future holds for me, hopefully, something good, but whatever it is, I am sure that what I learned here will help me get through it all. Even though I will miss this place, I am happy that I will finally leave the nest and fly to the world.”

Accepted to:
Boston University
University of Illinois
Purdue University
Drexel University
Penn State University
Illinois Institute of Technology
University of South Florida
University of Alabama
Saint Louis University
Hofstra University
University of Pittsburgh

“I will never forget the first day when I arrived at school, and I noticed I was stepping into a unique place where teachers cared. Education had a different meaning beyond studies; students learned how to be better human beings and lifelong learners. I would like to say thank you to all my teachers. They are incredible people who helped me with my struggles and my victories; I will always be grateful for this school, and if it were possible, I would start those adventures all over again. Unfortunately, every end has a new beginning, and now it’s time to fly away. Thanks EAR; it was a pleasure to be a part of all of this."

Accepted to:
Queen Mary University
University of Illinois
Temple University
DePaul University
Pace University
City University London
CUNY

“I can’t believe it’s been four years since I first crossed the entry gates of EAR and felt like I was inside a movie. The knowledge I acquired as an eagle goes way beyond the sleepless nights of doing math homework or the several hours spent elaborating projects for Portuguese class. Here, I became the best version of myself. Better yet, I learned how to grow in every aspect of my life. When I look back at my high school experience, the silly fights during NewsWatch game and the vivid laughs with my friends at lunch are memories that I will take with me forever. Needless to say, the people I met at school became my family. Wherever I end up in the world, I will carry my unforgettable EAR baggage with me.”

Accepted to:
IE University
Yale (US and Singapore)
University of Notre Dame
King's College, London
University of Newcastle
University of North Carolina
San Diego State Universtiy
Louisiana State University
Hult Business School
University of Miami

“After 11 years of studying in the American School, my journey has ended, and now is the time to say goodbye. If I had to describe all feelings I have for the EAR, in only one word, not having to think twice, this word would be gratitude. The American School and its teachers not only taught me how to make projects and take tests but also how to face problems in the next steps I will take in this ride called life. This school was my second home for all these years, and I can’t imagine myself having this journey in another place with other people. My classmates will be forever in my heart and in my best memories. I thank my parents for giving me the opportunity of studying here, in a place that helped me realize who I really am and showed me that with strength and determination you can do everything.”

Accepted to:
Universidade Católica de Pernambuco

E.A.R. isn’t just a school to me; it is my second home. Here, I became the person that I am today. Now that I am a Senior, I realize that time goes by extremely fast, and I still can’t believe it’s almost time to say goodbye. I am leaving E.A.R. with the feeling of being prepared to face real life and pursue what I love with passion and determination. I would like to thank my parents for giving me this privilege and the teachers who taught me everything I know and helped me create my identity. I would also like to thank each and every one of my classmates. I am so happy and thankful to end this cycle of our lives with you. I will forever miss this school and you’ll forever be in my heart.”

Accepted to:
Karolinska Institutet
Trinity College
St. George's University
University College, Dublin
Italian University of Medicine
Royal College of Surgeons

Sophie Lundgren

“For the past five years I have been struggling to find a home. Moving schools, and having to move cities was really rough on me. I struggled to find stable friends, or a school that I truly felt welcomed in. Thanks to EAR, I have been able to find my home. I really did not think much in the beginning. I thought that it was just going to be the same as I felt before but, it was different. Thanks to all my friends, all teachers and staff at EAR, since day 1, I truly felt at home.”