An 18-year-old student from Mirassol, Brazil, was accepted into 12 selection processes across seven public universities, including competitive fields like law and medicine.
Kalel Rodrigues de Souza, an 18-year-old student from Mirassol, São Paulo, achieved a remarkable feat by being approved in 12 selection processes for seven different public universities, something many Brazilian students aspire to. Among the prestigious institutions he was accepted into are the University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo State University (Unesp), State University of Campinas (Unicamp), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), and State University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UEMS). He also received a full scholarship at the privately recognized Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV).
Kalel completed his entire educational journey in public schools, concluding his high school studies at the Escola Estadual 'Genaro Domarco' in Mirassol. His multiple acceptances highlight the opportunities available to students from public schools in Brazil, emphasizing that with dedication and hard work, significant academic achievements are possible. Despite his many options, Kalel has chosen to enroll in law at USP, specifically at the historically significant Largo de São Francisco campus in São Paulo, which is renowned for its legal education.
This achievement not only serves as a personal milestone for Kalel but also represents the potential within Brazil's public education system. It brings attention to the talent and capabilities of students from public schools, inspiring hope for future generations. Kalel's story underscores the importance of access to higher education and could motivate other public school students to pursue their dreams with similar determination.
