High school graduate in Georgia accepted into 264 colleges and offered $17 million in scholarships (opens original article in a new tab)

A Georgia high school graduate set a record by receiving 264 college acceptances and $17 million in scholarships, ultimately choosing Knox College with a $260,000 financial aid package.

• High school graduate Patrick Pruitt received 264 college acceptances and $17 million in scholarships
• Pruitt applied to 270 colleges, was rejected by six, including Dartmouth College
• Pruitt will attend Knox College with a $260,000 financial aid package over four years
• Pruitt advised students to be authentic in college applications