NeeAli Scott, a 17-year-old student at Savannah Arts Academy in Georgia, recently earned her college degree before she received her high school diploma.
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Speaking about her decision to pursue a degree early, Scott told WJCL, "I really just wanted to get as much education, a college education, as I can now for free." "I didn't let all the odds that was stacked against my 2lb micro-preemie affect how I knew my GOD would work in her life. GOD DID just that and today NeeAli graduated from SSU with her Associate Of Science Degree! 🙌🏽," she added. "Congratulations NeeAli Scott for being an amazing kid!! We ❤️ you!"
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