Mount Vernon senior makes choice between more than $500,000 in scholarships from 15 schools
After weighing the various offers, she committed to John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a full-ride scholarship.
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May 26, 2023, 11:39 AM
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5ds agoA Mount Vernon High School senior has had the challenge of deciding between more than $500,000 in scholarships from 15 schools - with five full rides.
Mia Vaquero is graduating with a 90.71 average in June.
After weighing the various offers, she committed to John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a full-ride scholarship.
Vaquero plans to major in criminal justice with the hope of becoming an FBI agent. She will be the first person in her family to pursue higher education.
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