Not only did Anderson, a graduate of Deerfield Beach High
School in Deerfield Beach, Fla., earn a full academic scholarship to FAMU, but
he was also one of the top high school seniors in the nation, earning a 5.07
weighted GPA, a 2090 SAT score, and a composite score of a 33 on the ACT. He
was also named a National Achievement Finalist.
“It was a great experience to be a part of the Florida
Classic and witness two remarkable bands,” said Anderson.
He decided to take a tour of FAMU’s campus, during which he
learned about qualifying for the FAMU Life-Gets-Better Scholarship. It provides
high-performing students who focus on engineering with full-cost coverage for
books, room and board, and tuition and provides a laptop.
Anderson expressed how he fell in love with the campus
environment and instantly knew that FAMU was the right place for him.
“I plan to use my education in computer engineering to segue
into biomedical engineering,” Anderson said. “One of my goals is also to obtain
a master’s degree in business administration. I like to explore my options. I
am thrilled to be in an environment that supports growth and creativity.”
Anderson gave a lot of credit to his parents for all of his
academic success and expressed how he was blessed to have a strong support
system that was always there to help him along the way. He said that their
support is what gives him the confidence to pursue his dreams and undertake
multiple discipline interests, no matter how challenging it may get.
“My parents kept me grounded and balanced,” Anderson said.
“They will help me navigate through obstacles and turns in the road.”