15-Year-Old Emory Pruitt Becomes Youngest Student Admitted to US University
The announcement of her admission to Clark Atlanta University as the youngest-ever student was made via the university's social media channels. The Dean of Admissions, Lorri Saddler, expressed the university's honor and anticipation of supporting Emory in her academic journey.
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Emory Pruitt, a 15-year-old native of Hendersonville, Tennessee, has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the youngest student to gain admission to Clark Atlanta University in the United States. Emory graduated from her hometown high school at the age of 14 with an impressive 3.76 grade point average.
The announcement of her admission to Clark Atlanta University as the youngest-ever student was made via the university's social media channels. The Dean of Admissions, Lorri Saddler, expressed the university's honor and anticipation of supporting Emory in her academic journey.
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Emory attributed her extraordinary accomplishment to the dedication of her family members, who motivated her to pursue higher education despite her young age. She also expressed her excitement and readiness to embark on this new chapter in her academic journey, saying, "It actually was the dedication and my family that pushed me each day. I should thank the people that doubted me; that just made me work even harder."
Emory shared that she faced challenges during her high school years, primarily due to her intelligence and, in some instances, because of her skin color. Nonetheless, she is proud to have made history despite experiencing racism and discrimination.
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Emory's mother, Karen Pruitt, expressed her happiness about her daughter's acceptance into Clark Atlanta University. She highlighted the sense of safety that Emory will now experience at the university, compared to her high school years, where she faced bullying and opted for online classes.
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Emory plans to study Criminal Justice at Clark Atlanta University and hopes to secure a scholarship to complete her studies without incurring a significant financial burden. Her family is thrilled about her academic journey and remains dedicated to supporting her along the way.
