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Boy Graduates From High School and College - in Same Week

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Boy Graduates From High School and College - in Same Week
Chase Abrams started taking college classes at the same time he began high school. The next thing he knew, he was renting two caps and two gowns. Abrams was involved in the Accelerated College Enrollment and Pre-Accelerated College Enrollment program at Cal Sate Los Angeles.

Chase Abrams started taking college classes at the same time he began high school. The next thing he knew, he had two caps and two gowns.

Abrams was involved in the Pre-Accelerated College Enrollment program at Cal Sate Los Angeles. With his busy schedule, he didn't miss any of the fun of high school, though maybe a little bit of sleep.

Watch the inspiring video below, or read it here at NBC.

(Thanks to another WS supporter who sent this story as well!) 

 

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