Student Accepted Into 54 Colleges And Receives $1,379,000 In Scholarships

When it comes to the pocket watchers, Latice shared that she worked smarter, not harder, when it came to applying to her college choices.

anyways… congratulations to my girl!! Common App & CBCA sponsor her! People still can’t grasp the concept of applying to multiple colleges in one sitting & one application fee. She’s humble ab it but whole time she didn’t pay A THING due to waivers cause those stats go crazy! https://t.co/961cIOGfGi

— Desré Nicole. (@laaxbabyy) April 3, 2022

“I used the Common Black College Application, where you pay a one-time fee to apply to 60 HBCUs, and the Common App. I qualified for fee waivers for both of these applications and didn’t have to pay anything,” Lattice said.

On the other hand, many came to Latice’s aid shutting down the haters calling Latice a role model for young Black girls to look up to, and congratulating her on Black excellence.

“I would absolutely love to claim those titles (role model). I have always aspired to be someone who can guide others down the right path!” Latice said.

Following in her mother’s footsteps as a college graduate, Latice knows her future goals include making her family proud.

i play sports, work, created a business, go to high school & college class, maintain a 4.0, big sister to small kids, plus keep up with my social life & mental health and i still make it happen.

please dpwm. you make time when you want it. it’s called determination. 🤍 https://t.co/mOUW6pjg9D

— TORIONA (@TorionaLatrice) April 3, 2022

“My mother is a Graduate of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. I didn’t necessarily have a role model to go to college; I just always knew that I wanted to make the people around me proud,” Lattice said.

“You take the risk, or you lose the chance. Clearly, I made my choice. I’m not worried about the negativity because I wouldn’t have gotten this far if I was. Sometimes people project their lack of ambition and motivation onto others and want to downplay your success and worth because they’re unaware of their value,” she added.

Latice plans to major in Political Science with a major in English to pursue a career as a Criminal Defense Attorney.

With a plethora of schools to peruse through, Latice has numbered down her top institutions based on representation and like-mindedness.

“Florida A&M University, Clark Atlanta University, Tennessee State University, Howard University, and Spelman College. There have been numerous factors that have played into my decision. However, the greatest is choosing an institution where I can be surrounded by people who look like me and are also chasing success,” Lattice said.

With Latice heavily involved in extracurricular activities and holding an A average, it’s obvious how she earned $1,379,00 in scholarships.

the support is insane rn i’m so overwhelmed 😭🥰 i tried to reply to everyone but it’s too much. i see them all tho! thank y’all so much 🥰😭😭🤍

— TORIONA (@TorionaLatrice) April 3, 2022

“I have been heavily involved throughout my high school career, holding numerous leadership positions. I also played Basketball and received plenty of awards. I have a 4.0 GPA with an A average. Honestly, determination and patience is the strongest quality you can possess.”

Lattice plans to celebrate later on after graduation but, for now, has tunnel vision on the work ahead.

I’m so proud of people like this and not b/c they won all these accolades but b/c they applied to all these schools and all these scholarships. It just shows a phenomenal work ethic and commitment to improving self that is so beautiful l https://t.co/U4WM1T8ABi

— a black babe (@blackbarbie_970) April 3, 2022

“I’ll be celebrating once I graduate, but for now, there is still work to be done.”

Congratulations to Latice on this major win.