LARGO, FL - From Pinellas County Schools: Jacob Harrison knew he’d do pretty well on the SAT. But, when the Largo High junior learned he got a perfect score of 1600, he was shocked. Less than 1 percent of students who sit for the SAT score a perfect 1600. His mom, Sheri, says Jacob has a photographic memory, and he’s gifted in math. He knew he’d have to work harder on the reading and writing portion. Jacob wasn’t expecting a perfect score, but ended up getting a 1600 on his first try in December. To prepare, Jacob took a practice test on the Khan Academy website, and he read "The Ultimate Guide to SAT Grammar" by Erica L. Meltzer.
In addition to being a math team captain and vice president of the Science Olympiad team, he is on the wrestling and swimming teams. He also volunteers at his school as a chemistry tutor. Earlier this year, he partnered with another student to host a "Night of Science" for elementary school students at Seminole Library. Now he and a friend are trying to start a tutoring platform. After high school, he's thinking about majoring in statistics and pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree.