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Is it possible to get into college if you’ve never been through the traditional k-12 school system? That’s one of the questions I explore in my new film Self-Taught. 

This excerpt from the film highlights the inspiring story of one young man, who after doing just that is destined to do great things with his passion for chemistry.

www.selftaughtmovie.com
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