Aaron Williams Has Been Accepted Into Over 83 Colleges, With $8M In Scholarships, And Plans To Study Electrical Engineering
Bogan High School 2025 graduate Aaron Williams is still sorting through college acceptance letters.
According to ABC7 Chicago, Williams has already been accepted into more than 83 colleges and universities, and this is only after opening half of the letters he has received.
Additionally, he’s already earned at least $8 million in scholarships. This is more than any of his six siblings. Per the outlet, one of his older siblings has earned $1 million in scholarships.
“And, they’re still coming in. Daily, he gets emails. They’re a little bit behind,” his mother, Ericka Smith, told the outlet.
Williams also added, “To know that all the hours of me applying for scholarships, and having to log them on school links, and just putting in the effort, and having a community to support me and guide me through this process is relieving to know that it paid off in the long-run.”
Williams may not be surprised by the influx of great news, as he had already predicted a path of excellence when he first entered Bogan High School. He manifested that he would be the class of 2025 valedictorian to the school principal and proceeded to be a straight-A student.
“It’s safe to say I have done that,” Williams explained to ABC7 Chicago.
What’s Next?
Looking ahead, Williams’ future is bright. He will enroll at Northern Illinois University in the fall. The school awarded him a full-ride scholarship, which will support Williams’ goals to major in electrical engineering.
“He is who he is because of community, because of principals who cared, because of biological aunts who cared, the non-biological ones,” Smith expressed to ABC7 Chicago.
When Williams reaches the finish line yet again at Northern Illinois University, he’s still aiming high. He’s set a goal of becoming valedictorian of his graduating college class.
With that level of drive, his success feels inevitable.
Congrats, Williams!
