Cover of XCEPTIONAL Teen, March/April 2026: Sami Pedro in a pink cardigan smiles under the headline “Buckeye Roots, Stanford Wings: Meet Sami Pedro, the Ohio student who proved anything is possible”.

Print editions · Edition 3

Buckeye Roots, Stanford Wings

March/April 2026

Our March/April 2026 issue: Dream Big. Lead Boldly. Cover star Sami Pedro shares how an Ohio student landed a full ride to Stanford, alongside finding balance between grades and sanity, saving for your dreams, the art of the U-turn, and why fitting in is overrated when you can stand out.

In this edition

  • Buckeye Roots, Stanford Wings: Meet Sami PedroThe Ohio student who proved anything is possible, on the “Golden Ticket” moment and staying grounded.
  • Grades vs. Sanity: Finding Balance During High-Pressure Academic Seasons
  • Saving for Your Dreams: Your Future Self Will Thank You!
  • The Art of the U-Turn: How I Stopped Letting My Mess Define Me
  • Why Fit In When You Can Stand Out?

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