A big shout out to the Reem Abdellatif and Vlad Soto from DSST: Cole High School, who recently were recognized as 2018 LEDA Scholars.

Each year, LEDA (Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America) selects 100 rising seniors who show leadership potential to participate in this prestigious national program. Being selected as a LEDA Scholar is a notable distinction that acknowledges and celebrates their achievements in high school as some of the top students in the country.

As a LEDA Scholar, Vlad and Reem will receive leadership training, writing instruction, standardized test preparation and a year of highly personalized guidance as they navigate the application and admissions process at the most competitive colleges. Throughout college and beyond, they are offered ongoing advising, career counseling, postgraduate planning and community-building support to help them succeed and lead.