Keta Senior High School NSMQ participant, Bright Senyo Gadzo, has shared the challenges he faced on his journey to securing admission into a university.
Despite a strong performance in the 2021 NSMQ and impressive WASSCE grades, Senyo faced rejection from three out of the four universities he applied to during the 2021/2022 academic year.
This experience left him devastated, contemplating his life, and seeking solace in the scripture, “When the time is right, I, the Lord will make it happen” was the scripture Senyo said kept him together at that point.
Despite setbacks, including rejection from Williams College and New York University Abu Dhabi, Senyo found inspiration in a fellow student, Francisca Lamini, who gained admission to Harvard University.
This realization motivated him to persevere, leading him to reapply through the Ckodon Foundation early the following year.
Senyo’s persistence paid off when he received a congratulatory letter that brought tears of joy.
He successfully gained admission to the California Institute of Technology in the USA, where he will pursue a four-year Bachelor of Arts course in Electrical Engineering.
Senyo plans to return to Ghana after completing his studies to contribute to the energy sector.