Matheus da Silva Alves, an 18-year-old public school student from Franca, Brazil, has been accepted into medicine at three of the country's most prestigious universities after achieving a high score on the Provão Paulista.
Matheus da Silva Alves, an 18-year-old student from a public school in Franca, São Paulo, has achieved an extraordinary feat by securing admission to medical courses at Brazil's top three universities: USP, Unicamp, and Unesp. Coming from humble beginnings, with a cleaner for a mother and a shoemaker for a father, Matheus' academic success is a testament to his dedication and hard work. He obtained one of the highest scores in the Provão Paulista, a state-wide assessment that opens doors to higher education for local students.
Throughout his schooling, Matheus maintained a strong focus on his studies despite the increasing competitiveness of medical school admissions, especially at USP, known for its high cut-off scores. His perseverance paid off, and he expressed his determination throughout the process, never losing sight of his goal of becoming a physician. He reflected on the challenges he faced, particularly during moments when he felt daunted by the competition.
In choosing to start his medical journey at USP in Ribeirão Preto, Matheus feels that he is fulfilling a lifelong dream of becoming a doctor—something he aspired to from a young age. He reminisced about being fascinated by the role of doctors while visiting clinics in his early years and expressed a deep commitment to helping others and saving lives as he embarks on this new chapter in his educational and professional life.
