With all the media coverage criticizing Black men, it’s always great to hear of those making extraordinary accomplishments in their lives. One such achiever is Cameron Clarke, 18.
The senior at Germantown Academy in Fort Washington, PA, received a perfect score on his SAT (2400). He is one of 360 students who received a perfect score this year out of 1.66 million test-takers, according to SAT officials.
The National Merit Scholarship semifinalist told Philly.com this accomplishment is a result of hard work:
“I put in a lot of work. I took a prep class with some of my friends, and I did a lot of practice tests from a book. But that only prepares you so much. The difference between getting, like, a 2400 and a couple of points lower is just focus.”
Both focus and persistence can be credited for Clarke’s perfect score. He scored a 2190 the first time took the SAT and took the test a second time, believing he could score even higher. And that he did.
His next goal? Attending his dream college: Princeton. The academic superstar, who writes for his school paper, participates in a math club, tutors other students, and is a senator in his school’s student government, has a great shot.
