A 15-year-old Nigerian student, David Akiogbe has currently gained national and global attention by earning an exceptional score in Scholarship Assessment Test (SAT). The young man scored 800 in Mathematics and 780 in Reading and Writing, thereby achieving a total of 1580 out of a possible 1600 on the SAT, a significant milestone in his academic career.
The Qoheleth gathered that to meet government standards, students are expected to score 100 on their scaled scores. However, the actual marks required for each subject (mathematics, reading, grammar, punctuation, and spelling) usually vary each year.
According to his father, David was the one who put in the work. His success was also a result of the encouragement and backing he received at home. He stressed that David’s success comes from years of self-discipline and independent study. He further said that David began preparing for the SAT two years ago. He took it upon himself to research and study for the test.
“He did all the research, studied on his own, and handled the application process himself. David’s self-reliance and commitment were crucial to his success, as he didn’t have a formal tutor guiding him. Despite the lack of external support, David remained committed to achieving a high score. His involvement was limited to reviewing the application before submission, ensuring everything was in order,” his father said.
Mr. Akiogbe called on other Nigerian young people to emulate David’s hard work and discipline and take him as their model.
With his impressive SAT results now confirmed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), David is one step closer to achieving his dream of studying at one of the world’s top institutions. MIT’s recognition of his SAT score means that David is in a strong position for his application to the prestigious university. The 15-year-old’s accomplishments demonstrate his potential for success in a competitive academic environment.
David’s achievement also reflects the growing number of talented students coming from Nigeria who are excelling on the global stage.
David is not the only Nigerian student to have impressed with top scores on standardized tests. In recent months, other students from Nigeria have also earned recognition for their high SAT scores, reflecting the growing academic talent within the country. These students are contributing to a broader trend of Nigerian youth excelling in international education.
David’s SAT performance further highlights the potential of Nigerian students and the importance of self-motivation in achieving academic success.
As he moves forward with his college application process, David is proving that age is no barrier to excellence, and his success will undoubtedly encourage others to follow in his footsteps.
With his eyes now set on MIT and beyond, David’s journey is far from over, but his achievement has already set him apart as a promising young scholar ready to make his mark in the world.
