South Los Angeles Student Accepted to 65 Colleges, Chooses Columbia University
LA student accepted to 65 colleges, selects Columbia University
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Lamont Newell, a 17-year-old student from Verbum Dei Jesuit High School in South Los Angeles, received acceptance letters from 65 colleges and has chosen to attend Columbia University. Overcoming homelessness and personal challenges, Newell aims to inspire others in his community and plans to study industrial engineering.
- 01Lamont Newell received acceptance letters from 65 colleges.
- 02He will attend Columbia University on a full scholarship.
- 03Newell is the first male in his family to graduate high school.
- 04He aims to teach STEM to Black youth in the future.
- 05His journey includes overcoming homelessness and family challenges.
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Lamont Newell, a straight-A student from Verbum Dei Jesuit High School in South Los Angeles, has achieved the remarkable feat of receiving 65 college acceptance letters. At just 17 years old, he has decided to attend Columbia University in New York City, where he plans to study industrial engineering on a full scholarship. Newell's journey has not been easy; he and his family faced homelessness, often sleeping in a car or a parking lot. His mother, Antanika Barnes, emphasized the importance of finding resources to support her son's academic potential. Newell, who has a 4.4 GPA, is the first male in his family to graduate high school and hopes to create an institution to teach Black children about STEM fields. He believes that his achievements can inspire younger generations in his community, showing them that there are paths to success despite challenging circumstances.
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Newell's success story serves as an inspiration for other students in South Los Angeles, showing that perseverance can lead to academic achievement and opportunities.
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