Lansdowne student accepted into 18 colleges with $2 million in scholarships Laila Johnson was accepted into every single school for which she applied, winning $1.8 million in pledged monies for her psychology studies. Loading the player... A student from Lansdowne, Delaware County, located just outside of Philadelphia, has been accepted into 18 colleges and awarded nearly $2 million in college scholarships. Laila Johnson was accepted into every single school for which she applied, winning $1.8 million in pledged funds for her studies. She said she decided to target so many schools to broaden her options and explore majors. High school senior Laila Johnson secured nearly $2 million in scholarships and won entry to every single college for which she applied. (KYW)