By Rachel Dinh

Even with the stress of finals this week, there is one thing Jasmine Antony hasn’t had to worry about: college applications. On Dec. 1, she found out that she had received a full-ride scholarship to Tufts University in Massachusetts! This is an incredible achievement that could have only been reached through hours of hard work and dedication.

When asked her first reaction to the great news, Jasmine replied, “My immediate reaction was to cry, honestly. But they were tears of joy, relief, and utter disbelief. I couldn’t believe I had come so far.”

Now that she knows exactly where she’s going next fall, she’s excited to discover her true passion at Tufts and explore the area around Boston. Along with the excitement, Jasmine will never forget the generous support TPA faculty have given her. “Mrs. Moffitt and Mr. Schuster helped and supported me so much. Every step of the way, they believed in me, even when I didn’t believe in myself.”

So even though a goal may seem unattainable, there is one thing that’s important in the process: the drive to succeed. Jasmine admits, “I’m not a perfect student. I don’t have a 4.0, my standardized test scores aren’t in the 99th percentile, and I’m not the president of any organization. I did, however, do my absolute best and poured my heart into that application.”

Congrats on becoming a Tufts Jumbo, Jasmine!