Demonstrating exceptional academic prowess, 13-year-old Joshua Suddith is making history as he has been accepted into not only Morehouse College, but also over 20 other prestigious institutions of higher learning.
By the age of three, Suddith had already written his first book. As a seventh grader, Suddith didn’t continue on to eighth grade the next year, but skipped to the 11th grade instead. Needless to say at this point in time, his mission towards academic success was in full swing.
However, when four-year-old Suddith found out that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was accepted into Morehouse College at the age of 15, he accepted the challenge to break Dr. King’s record. And he has.
According to this mother Chaundra, despite pregnancy complications and an in-utero surgery, she always knew that her son was destined for greatness. She commented in a recent interview with 11 Alive that Suddith entered the world with a fierce determination. She also commented that the young prodigy could speak by the age of 9 months and learned to read before he turned two-years-old.
“His grit and resilience speaks for itself,” Chuandra said. “He didn’t let any challenges get in the way of his dream.”
The Hills Academy student, which is located in Conyers, GA, has some serious decisions ahead of him. In addition to already being accepted into Morehouse College. He has also been accepted into 20 other colleges including Miles College and Tennessee State University. Suddith is currently enrolled at Augusta Technical College, where he has earned 27 credit hours and a boasts a 3.88 GPA.
In a recent personal statement the teenager shared what drives his commitment to educational excellence. “I am driven by a passion for learning and making a positive impact in the world,” Suddith said. “Whether it’s excelling in academics or inspiring others, I am committed to growing and improving.”
Currently this extremely gifted young man is still waiting to hear back from outstanding applications that include Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, and Georgia Tech. Yet, Morehouse is his first choice!
Congratulations, Joshua! We have a feeling that we will be seeing a lot more of you in the future!
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