In a press conference, 16-year-old Dennis 'Maliq' Barnes revealed he would be attending Cornell University’s school of engineering to pursue a degree in computer science. 'Once I received the admission, I knew that's where I was going,' Barnes said.
A Louisiana high school senior who was offered a record $10 million in scholarships from nearly 200 colleges announced he will be attending Cornell University in the fall., Dennis "Maliq" Barnes revealed he would be attending the Ivy League university's school of engineering to pursue a degree in computer science.
"It is an honor and a privilege to be accepted to the Ivy League," Barnes said as he pulled on a bright red Cornell sweatshirt, surrounded by family members also donning the school's gear.A 16-year-old senior at the International High School of New Orleans, Barnes received offers from at least 188 colleges and universities, CBS New Orleans affiliate
. Despite his multitude of options, Barnes said he always knew he wanted to attend Cornell, and choosing another school "was never really an option."The teen said he plans to pursue a career in software development, and chose Cornell due to the strength of its engineering program — and its location in New York.
"I love my city, but I do want to venture out and experience new things and see different things that I haven't seen before," the New Orleans native said. Barnes' $10 million-plus scholarship haul is the most of any college-bound senior in U.S. history, his high school said, breaking a Guinness World Record held by another Louisiana high school senior who received
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