From College Rejections to Google Employment: A Remarkable Journey

Stanley Zhong, a high school graduate with exceptional grades and achievements, was rejected by 14 colleges, including state schools, leaving him frustrated and seeking transparency in college admissions. He landed a job as a software development engineer at Google, where a college degree is not required. Zhong plans to stick with the job for at least a year before considering college, acknowledging the value of higher education but also recognizing the self-taught nature of his programming skills.