Madison Crowell, an 18-year-old, is about to embark on her student life and has a multitude of options when it comes to universities across the United States. She received acceptance letters from 231 universities, although a few schools were not interested in her. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Tulane University, and Colorado College, among others, rejected her application.

Ultimately, Madison has decided to attend High Point University in North Carolina, where she plans to study science and pursue a degree in physical therapy. She dreams of obtaining a doctorate and working in the field of science in the future.

In total, Madison has been awarded $15 million in scholarship approvals, although the exact amount of financial aid she will receive is still unclear. US students can apply for scholarships through any university they apply to.

Madison Crowell is set to graduate from Liberty County High School in Hinesville, Georgia, on 18 May. She has chosen a university in neighbouring North Carolina. Considering the vast size of the United States, she will have a relatively short drive home - "only" five and a half hours by car.

The girl gave an interview to ABC, in which she explained: "I want to show the kids here in Liberty County that it's possible to get accepted into not only just local schools... but that you can get accepted into schools... that you think might be out of your reach."

"I know what it's like to be deferred from a dream school, and you don't know if you're going to get the chance to apply again or you're not going to be accepted again," she said as quoted by the BBC.

"Always keep a positive sight on these things because it can get a little overwhelming," she advised other teenagers, adding that it was essential to make "sure that you're keeping yourself sane and having outlets to release some energy".

Source: bbc.com