BCK Online

BCK Online

  • YOUNG STARS
    • Big Kids
    • Viral Kids
    • Upcoming
  • PARENTING
    • The Gurus
    • Parenting News
    • Hot Topic
  • STYLE
  • PHOTOS
  • VIDEOS
  • MORE
    • NEWS
    • Exclusives
    • Gossip
    • Bump Watch
    • Births
  • BCKCutie
  • TALENT SUBMISSION
BCK Online

Home » NEWS » FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOLER ACCEPTED INTO 72 COLLEGES HAS ADVICE FOR OTHER STUDENTS

FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOLER ACCEPTED INTO 72 COLLEGES HAS ADVICE FOR OTHER STUDENTS

Tiffany Silva by Tiffany Silva
Apr 28, 2022
in NEWS
0
1
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Whatsapp

Eighteen-year-old Ja’Leaha Thornton of Belle Glade, FL has been accepted into 72 colleges and counting. And, the talented scholar shared advice for other students who are embarking upon their own application journeys on Good Morning America. 

Photo Credit: Ja’Leaha Thornton/Good Morning America

“Shoot beyond the sky, because it’s a world out there, and it has so much for us to explore, so don’t limit ourselves. Go beyond what’s in front of you and don’t take advantage of time. Use your resources and your opportunity,” she said in her interview with GMA. 

RelatedPosts

ENTIIRE GRADUATING CLASS AT ALL-BOYS HIGH SCHOOL GETS ACCEPTED TO COLLEGE AND RECEIVES $9.2M IN SCHOLARSHIP MONEY

May 21, 2022

FIVE WAYS ACCORDING TO THE EXPERTS TO HELP FAMILIES STRUGGLING FROM THE BABY FORMULA SHORTAGE

May 21, 2022

Thornton continued, “I know the process of applying could be kind of overwhelming to many, and instead of stressing myself out, I decided to make it a competition … and see how many I can actually get into. I wanted to broaden my horizons and explore some different schools outside of my state.”

The Florida senior began applying to 90 colleges and universities in early September 2021. Just how did the teen do it with so many applications and fees? Well, she utilized the Common Black College Application and the Common App to submit applications to multiple colleges simultaneously. These tools are unquestionably lifesavers for both parents of rising seniors and students alike.

Submitting college applications usually can cost anywhere from $25-$40 each application. However, Thornton was able to obtain fee waivers and spent “at most $20” to submit. 

“At most, I spent $20 because I did the Black Common App and also the Common App, and I was able to use my fee waivers,” she said. 

Photo Credit: Ja’Leaha Thornton/Good Morning America

So just which school did she say “yes” to? Well, the Glades Central Community High School will be headed to New Orleans, LA in the fall to attend Xavier University. 

Photo Credit: Ja’Leaha Thornton/Facebook/Good Morning America

She plans on majoring in pre-med psychology and minoring in chemistry, with the hopes of going to medical school after college. Thornton would like to pursue a career in forensic psychiatry in the future.

“At first, I was looking into becoming a child psychiatrist … but the more I looked into it, I became more interested in working with the people who have committed crimes and trying to get them back on the right track, studying their stories and seeing how we can apply that to life.”

Thornton will be her class valedictorian when she graduates in May.

Congratulations, Ja’Leaha! We have no doubt that the future is extremely bright for you. 

Post Views: 1,779
Tags: CollegesGood Morning AmericaJa'Leaha ThorntonUniversitiesXavier University
ShareTweetShareSend
Previous Post

“CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN’S” ANDRE ROBINSON TALKS NEW MOVIE IN EXCLUSIVE BCKONLINE INTERVIEW

Next Post

CHANEL IMAN AND DAUGHTER STRIKE A POSE FOR TWO MOTHER'S DAY CAMPAIGNS

Don’t miss out on BCK’s newsletter to get breaking celebrity news, hot pics and more delivered straight to your inbox!

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Tiffany Silva

Tiffany Silva

Writer and Editor

Related Posts

ENTIIRE GRADUATING CLASS AT ALL-BOYS HIGH SCHOOL GETS ACCEPTED TO COLLEGE AND RECEIVES $9.2M IN SCHOLARSHIP MONEY

by Tiffany Silva
8 hours ago
0

Congratulations are in order for the entire graduating class of the all boy-school, St. Augustine...

FIVE WAYS ACCORDING TO THE EXPERTS TO HELP FAMILIES STRUGGLING FROM THE BABY FORMULA SHORTAGE

by Tiffany Silva
8 hours ago
0

News of families struggling to find baby formula continues to grow nationwide. Parents have become...

WATCH KANYE WEST TAKE HIS KIDS TO SCHOOL IN A FIRE TRUCK

by Tiffany Silva
20 hours ago
0

All children love fire trucks. And of course, this unquestionably includes Kanye West's and Kim...

ICE-T, WIFE COCO AND DAUGHTER VACATION IN THE BAHAMAS

by Sarie
1 day ago
0

Ice-T enjoyed a trip to the Bahamas with his wife, Coco Austin, and their daughter,...

Load More
Next Post

CHANEL IMAN AND DAUGHTER STRIKE A POSE FOR TWO MOTHER'S DAY CAMPAIGNS

Newsletter

Don’t miss out on BCK’s newsletter to get breaking celebrity news, hot pics and more delivered straight to your inbox!

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise On BCK
  • Talent Submissions

© 2018 BCK Online.

  • YOUNG STARS
    • Big Kids
    • Viral Kids
    • Upcoming
  • PARENTING
    • The Gurus
    • Parenting News
    • Hot Topic
  • STYLE
  • PHOTOS
  • VIDEOS
  • MORE
    • NEWS
    • Exclusives
    • Gossip
    • Bump Watch
    • Births
  • BCKCutie
  • TALENT SUBMISSION

© 2018 BCK Online.