A youngster from Louisiana, United States, has accomplished an outstanding feat by receiving scholarship offers from universities worth millions of dollars.
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Dennis Barnes, 16, enrolled in his final year at the International High School of New Orleans, has been granted scholarships totalling $9 million after submitting applications to at least 200 institutions nationwide in August of last year.
At least 125 academies have so far accepted Barnes, and he still has high expectations for more before he decides where to register.
The extraordinary student will soon set a new national record due to his accomplishment.
Barnes Expressed His Views
He told a local media station, WWL-TV, which broke the news of the staggering amount the kid amassed that his “goal is to reach $10 million.”
The adolescent claimed that once word of his achievement gained popularity, his social media “blew up.” Barnes is already seeking college courses at Southern University in New Orleans and has a nearly perfect grade point average (GPA).
The teenage applicant did not uncover the application procedure “overwhelming like most people would think” because she was applying to many colleges.
Barnes talked about his future goals.
Barnes also stated that he intends to pursue a dual degree in criminal justice and computer technology, according to a statement issued by his school.
But he will reveal whatever college he enrols in for his post-secondary study next month.
In advising other students, he said, “The road to a successful future is to plan, network with the collegiate partners, and know that if you can see your vision, you can achieve your goal.”
Another Record Regarding Scholarships
A kid from the same US state, Normandie Cormier, currently holds the record, established three years ago.
Cormier, who had an offer of total scholarship aid worth $9.4 million from around 140 schools in 2019, is now completing her master’s degree at Louisiana State University.
She also desired praise from the Guinness World Records for her achievement.
The group did not confirm whether she was the only student to claim the achievement globally.
