Whiz Kid: Ryan Simpson, Engineering a Bright Future

Achievements:

Scoring a 4 or 5 on seven AP exams during his high school career caught the attention of the admissions department at Georgia Technical Institute when Ryan Simpon's application came across the desk. However, test scores and a grade point average of 4.71 at the height of swim team season aren't the only factors that impressed Tech with Ryan's abilities. 

Ryan has also completed a substantial Eagle Project at John's Creek Presbyterian Church where he constructed softball-field dugouts totaling $4,726.81 dollars in material expenses and 290 man-hours to complete construction. Simpson raised all the funds for his project, which is no small task considering most Eagle projects average just under $900 dollars. Additionally Ryan is a member of Scouting's National Honor Society, Order of the Arrow.

Ryan has also been the senior patrol leader for Troop 2000, lettered in swimming for all four years of his high school career and ranks in the top 5 percent of his class at Lambert High School. These are the well-rounded accomplishments of character, drive and academic excellence that inspired Georgia Tech to offer Ryan admission to their engineering program. 

Keys To Success:

Many students and parents often wonder how it's possible to find the time to work toward a resume filled with awards, achievements, community service and recognition. According to Ryan, it's all about doing what you enjoy. "Find something you love to do and get involved with it. Build yourself around doing well in that 'something,' and the rest of life falls into place much easier once you have that base," says Ryan.

Competition for college acceptance is fierce, but the key to getting noticed in today's society also hinges on the character and integrity traits America's future depends on. 

Looks like Ryan's true colors came through loud and clear.