University’s Youngest Ever Graduate Celebrated At This South Carolina College
The majority of students who take the college path do so after high school. However, some choose to juggle college classes while still in high school. Many of those either finish high school with an associate degree or take those credits to a four year university and graduate in 2 or 3 years. Occasionally, a rare thing happens and a student accomplishes something not done before. A student becomes the university’s youngest ever graduate. And, that’s what happened at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina.
Eighteen year old Colin Scholl is this South Carolina university’s youngest ever graduate to walk the stage. And, next weekend he earns his bachelor’s degree before receiving his high school diploma. Colin is a psychology major with three minors in Asian studies. He began his path at the Scholars Academy on the Coastal Carolina University campus.
The principal of the Scholars Academy says Colin approached him at the end of his freshman year in high school. And, Colin already had a spreadsheet mapping out a plan to earn a bachelor’s degree by the time he finished high school. So, with determination and hard work he did it.
Plus, the university’s youngest ever graduate also completed two years in Chinese language studies and now tutors others. And, he somehow found time for his love of the cello. Furthermore, he’s already been accepted to graduate school. He has a plan to earn his PhD in psychology with a concentration in bilingualism, language and cognition. Ultimately, he hopes to become a professor and do research.
This South Carolina university is near and dear not only because it’s located in Conway not far from Myrtle Beach. But, my son is wrapping up his junior year there. So, we know firsthand what an accomplishment Colin achieved. Graduating college in 4 years is never without challenges. And, I can’t even imagine taking the path this 18 year old chose. Congratulations to Colin on being this university’s youngest ever graduate. And, wish me luck as my son embarks on his own senior year!
List: Best South Carolina Colleges And Universities
What are the best colleges in South Carolina? There’s no perfect college because no one student wants or needs the exact same things. What makes a particular academic institution stand out to one person may be exactly what another doesn’t want. And choosing which school that is can be a daunting task. Even creating a list of universities to visit and apply to can be overwhelming. That’s why Niche creates its Best Colleges rankings each year. And they have released their rankings for 2022-2023.
The Best Colleges ranking is based on rigorous analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews from students and alumni. The ranking compares more than 1,000 top colleges and universities in the U.S. This year’s rankings have reduced the weight of ACT/SAT scores to reflect a general de-emphasis on test scores in the college admissions process. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.
Best Colleges In South Carolina
So back to South Carolina. We’ve got some major recognizable names when it comes to universities. But you can probably guess the top 2, it’s the two largest schools in the state and with the most prolific sports teams. Like many states, sports are a big driver for many of the dozens of colleges and universities across the state of South Carolina. It was a huge factor in my college selection. One that was the best decision I ever made. But returning to academics, South Carolina has options of all sizes including large research universities, midsize colleges, and small private liberal arts colleges. You can choose an institution in a big city, a small town, the mountains, or the beach.
Keep reading to see where your school made the list. You’ll find the top 20 schools ranked 20-1. R
Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.
