{"id":305901,"date":"2026-05-08T12:04:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T12:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/305901\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T12:04:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T12:04:54","slug":"teen-from-troubled-fremont-high-school-in-oakland-with-genius-level-gpa-score-accepted-into-31-colleges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/305901\/","title":{"rendered":"Teen from troubled Fremont High School in Oakland with genius-level GPA score accepted into 31 colleges"},"content":{"rendered":"

An East Oakland teen with a sky-high 4.3 GPA<\/a> pulled off the ultimate academic sweep \u2014 getting accepted into all 31 colleges he applied to before choosing Louisiana State University to chase his dream of becoming a doctor.<\/p>\n

Dominic Antoine Jr., the 18-year-old Fremont High School senior affectionately known as \u201cPooda,\u201d revealed on May 1 \u2014 National College Decision Day<\/a> \u2014 that he\u2019ll be heading to LSU after weighing an eye-popping list of top schools.<\/p>\n

\"Dominic<\/p>\n

Dominic Antoine Jr., the 18-year-old Fremont High School senior affectionately known as \u201cPooda,\u201d revealed he\u2019ll be attending LSU in the fall. Instagram\/@uncshotya<\/p>\n

\u201cI applied for biology with pre-med track,\u201d Antoine told KTVU<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The overachieving teen<\/a> said narrowing down his options was no easy feat since every school gave the same answer.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo rejections!\u201d Antoine said proudly.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The East Oakland teen pulled off the ultimate academic sweep by getting accepted to all 31 schools he applied to. Instagram\/@uncshotya<\/p>\n

His stacked shortlist included powerhouse public universities UCLA and UC Berkeley, which regularly battle for top national rankings.<\/p>\n

Antoine also used the Common Black College Application to cast a wide net, applying to dozens of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.<\/p>\n

\"His<\/p>\n

His stacked shortlist included powerhouse public universities UCLA and UC Berkeley, which regularly battle for top national rankings. Instagram\/@ant3oine_<\/p>\n

Among the schools making his final cut were Howard University, Tennessee State University, Morgan State University, and Syracuse University.<\/p>\n

But in the end, the senior said LSU came out on top.<\/p>\n

\u201cI knew where my heart was, and I trusted my gut,\u201d Antoine said.<\/p>\n

Antoine previously told KTVU that LSU was the first school to accept him \u2014 and sweetened the deal with a top-tier merit-based scholarship package.<\/p>\n

Antoine\u2019s success wasn\u2019t limited to the classroom at Fremont, which faces numerous problems such as low reading and graduation levels.<\/p>\n

\"Antoine\u2019s<\/p>\n

Antoine\u2019s success wasn\u2019t limited to the classroom. Instagram\/@ant3oine_<\/p>\n

\u201cThere was something about him,\u201d Coach Derek Smith told KTVU, saying he recognized Antoine\u2019s potential the first time he saw him play as a middle schooler.<\/p>\n

Fremont High principal Nidya Baez said the standout senior also prioritized others, noting, \u201cHe fights for inclusion of students with disabilities in activities and goes out of his way to make them feel welcomed.\u201d<\/p>\n

College and Career Readiness Specialist Jaliza Collins said colleges that accepted Antoine recognized his light.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe also leads with empathy and humility, which makes him that much more special,\u201d Collins said.<\/p>\n

\"While<\/p>\n

While some schools showed interest in his basketball skills, Antoine said academics remained his top priority. Instagram\/@uncshotya<\/p>\n

While some schools showed interest in his basketball skills, Antoine said academics remained his top priority.<\/p>\n

The multi-sport athlete, who also competed in football and track, said his experiences with sports injuries fueled his dream of becoming an orthopedic surgeon.<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of back and forward to orthopedics, getting MRIs, getting x-rays, getting checkups,\u201d Antoine said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel so relieved after being helped.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Oakland native, who is the second of six children, credited his family\u2019s support and love.<\/p>\n

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