At just 16 years old, Samuel Carranza is graduating near the top of his class with a 4.0 GPA, college credits, and a clear vision for his future all through online education.
For Samuel, the road to success wasn’t always easy.
His school day begins at home, where online learning at IQ Academy in Los Angeles became the foundation of his academic achievements. But just a few years ago, he found himself struggling in school and unsure of what the future might hold.
“When I was in middle school, I was actually failing all my classes because ever since COVID, I’ve been online,” Carranza said.
Rather than allowing those challenges to define him, Samuel decided to set a goal for himself.
“It’s been a goal I’ve had since 9th grade,” he said. “It’s something me and my family talked about, and I was like, ‘I want a goal,’ and my goal was to graduate maybe a year early or two years early.”
Determined to make that happen, Carranza took advantage of online coursework, dual-enrollment opportunities, and a flexible learning schedule that allowed him to move ahead academically while still pursuing his interests outside the classroom.
