In a bizarre development, the father of a 13-year-old Bronx prodigy says his daughter will not be attending the University of Connecticut this fall, after the school rescinded their acceptance.
Batin Ashante said his daughter, Autum, is "devastated" after university officials called him yesterday to "rescind" their offer of acceptance.
"They said they now feel she's not academically ready," he said. "That's B.S.!"
The Daily News first reported the story of Autum Ashante on June 16. At that time, UCONN Spokesman Richard Veilleaux confirmed Autum had been accepted to the school but said university officials were still waiting for the family to formally enroll.
Autum's story exploded on the blogosphere and several news agencies reported on the young phenom from the Pelham Parkway section of the Bronx.
"I've got nothing but positive feedback," Ashante said. "I'm her dad and it just bothers me to see her go through this."
Ashante said Autum notifed the school she'd be attending, and the family had been raising funds for tuition.
Veilleux did not immediately return calls for comment on this latest development.
Ashante said he's moving ahead with plans to relocate to Connecticut, and that he and Autum will explore other academic options.
"I'm fed up. They have insulted us and the work that we've put in," he said. "I'm not sure I want her to be involved with an institution that treats her like that."
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/bronx/2011/07/01/2011-07-01_13_yearold_bronx_girl_who_got_accepted_to_uconn_gets_bitter_lesson_as_college_re.html#ixzz1RFPEInkC
Batin Ashante said his daughter, Autum, is "devastated" after university officials called him yesterday to "rescind" their offer of acceptance.
"They said they now feel she's not academically ready," he said. "That's B.S.!"
The Daily News first reported the story of Autum Ashante on June 16. At that time, UCONN Spokesman Richard Veilleaux confirmed Autum had been accepted to the school but said university officials were still waiting for the family to formally enroll.
Autum's story exploded on the blogosphere and several news agencies reported on the young phenom from the Pelham Parkway section of the Bronx.
"I've got nothing but positive feedback," Ashante said. "I'm her dad and it just bothers me to see her go through this."
Ashante said Autum notifed the school she'd be attending, and the family had been raising funds for tuition.
Veilleux did not immediately return calls for comment on this latest development.
Ashante said he's moving ahead with plans to relocate to Connecticut, and that he and Autum will explore other academic options.
"I'm fed up. They have insulted us and the work that we've put in," he said. "I'm not sure I want her to be involved with an institution that treats her like that."
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/bronx/2011/07/01/2011-07-01_13_yearold_bronx_girl_who_got_accepted_to_uconn_gets_bitter_lesson_as_college_re.html#ixzz1RFPEInkC
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