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Average. we heard from his teacher and his guidance counselor. and so because of the work he did, he is accepted to kean university. >> reporter: the college also heard from someone else. do you pull strings to get fred into college? >> pull strings? >> yeah. or whatever phrase you would rather use? make it happen? snap your fingers? pick up the phone? >> i picked up the phone to make sure that nothing got lost in the sauce and that fred didn't -- didn't fall between the cracks. >> reporter: what does that mean, lost in the sauce? >> well, fred was not your classic college applicant. and he wa...

Right? >> fred dreams of becoming somebody. >> i pray for the audition and pray that you give him the strength. bring every line to memorization. >> reporter: first, he must get into college and then find the money to pay for it. >> stay focused and completely tuned and block everybody out. >> reporter: today he is auditioning to get into the drama program at kean university. >> when you're ready. >> i hate you. you know that? you know that? yeah, you do. because now you turned your heads and you ain't looking at me no more. >> reporter: while fred acts, christy adams waits. christy is the 28-...

Underdeveloped. there is talent there. there is potential there. but the access, the opportunities may be lacking. so america is going to pay for it. so it's in our economic and workforce best interest to nurture the talent we have in our backyard. >> reporter: pastor soaries and christy adams from first baptist see college potential in fred, despite his c grades. but if fred graduates with a bachelor's degree from his first choice school, he is guaranteed debt. it could be more than $50,000 worth. and there is no guarantee of a job. why does it matter that young black men go off to college? >...

>> reporter: she has a masters of divinity from princeton cemetery. >> what do you make? >> i believe yes. he needs motivation. and if i wasn't here or anybody here pushing him, then i think that he would be a lot more nervous, and i think he would probably choke. >> reporter: has he choked before? >> yes. >> reporter: they met a year before when fred auditioned for a church program. why do you think they belief in you so much? >> i think god definitely has to play a part. like he didn't bring us together for mo reason. for every little piece to the puzzle creates a picture. >> yes, lord, we h...

I say pastor, i ain't doing so well today. what is going on? that's when i just had to tell him what the deal was. >> reporter: was it embarrassing? >> oh, yeah, quite. quite. >> reporter: how hard is it going to be if you have to give this up? >> well, you know what, soledad? it could be worse. it's not going to be so bad. it really isn't. i'm all right. >> reporter: really? >> but i don't think i'll have to give it up. >> reporter: okay. as fred tries to figure out his college finances, he hits an unexpected bump. >> after careful consideration of your application to kean university -- >> re...