A 17-year-old student is currently going viral after revealing that she received a college degree before getting her high school Diploma!
NeeAli Scott, a 17-year-old student at Savannah Arts Academy in Georgia, achieved a significant academic milestone by earning her college degree before receiving her high school diploma, according to a new report by WALB News 10. The news publication revealed that Scott successfully graduated from Savannah State University with an associate of science degree nearly a month prior to completing her high school education.
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While speaking to the news outlet Scott said she made the decision to go for a college degree early because “I really just wanted as much college education as I can get now for free because in the state of Georgia you get 30 credits for free so that’s like half of the associates degree.” While addressing what she wants her future to look like Scott also shared that she wants to study to become a cardiothoracic surgeon. “I would like to work in an inner-city hospital and give back to the youth here in Savannah or wherever I may end up,” Scott told the news outlet.
Earlier this month, Sabriya Scott, the mother of NeeAli Scott, took to Instagram to celebrate her daughter’s impressive academic accomplishments.
“Today my baby did her BIG one!! She’s OFFICIALLY a Savannah State University Graduate at 17 years old,” the proud mom wrote. “She just graduated from College before graduating from High School.”
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“I didn’t let all the odds that was stacked against my 2lb micro-preemie affect how I knew my GOD would work in her life. GOD DID just that and today NeeAli graduated from SSU with her Associate Of Science Degree! 🙌🏽,” she added. “Congratulations NeeAli Scott for being an amazing kid!! We ❤️ you!”
“Big thanks to my entire village and everyone that celebrated this milestone with her. ❤️,” her mother concluded.