Barron Trump's college pick in New York remains mystery as major university systems show no record

Speculation centered on NYU, as Barron Trump had frequently resided with his mother, Melania, in Trump Tower, which is close to the campus
PUBLISHED AUG 29, 2024
Barron Trump was absent from New York University's college orientations amid speculation he might attend NYU (JNI/Star Max/GC Images)
Barron Trump was absent from New York University's college orientations amid speculation he might attend NYU (JNI/Star Max/GC Images)

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Barron Trump, the youngest son of former president Donald Trump, did not show up at any prominent New York college freshman orientation amid the mystery about where the teenager would do his higher education, according to OK Magazine.

The GOP presidential nominee recently revealed that his teenage son was "all set in a certain school that's very good," somewhere in the Empire State. He confided that the family would announce it "soon."

Universities in New York began their first-year orientation programs, but the 6-foot-7 Barron was not spotted anywhere, nor was his Secret Service detail.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 20: Former President Donald  J. Trump, Melania Trump and Barron Trump exit
Barron Trump, son of Donald and Melania Trump, was not seen at the first-year orientation programs of any colleges in New York (Getty Images)

The teenager "does not appear in the student directories of Cornell, Columbia and New York University," according to reports where "registered first-year students at Cornell are typically listed."

Barron Trump's 'top choice' was reportedly New York University

In April, around a month before Barron's high school graduation, his "top choice" was reportedly the prestigious New York University located in lower Manhattan. NYU was the top speculated choice as he often resided with his mother, Melania Trump, in the Trump Tower, which is only 3.5 miles from the campus.

The teenager received his high school diploma from the elite Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida, in May, which his parents attended. The ex-president took part in the graduation ceremony by skipping the hush money trial in New York.

Former U.S. First Lady Melania Trump and son Barron Trump leave Trump Tower in Manhattan on July 07, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/GC Images)
Melania Trump and Barron Trump often stay at the Trump Tower in New York City, which is close to NYU (James Devaney/GC Images)

If the reports turn out true, Barron would be the first from the trump family to join an NYU college. His 78-year-old father was a student at Fordham University in the Bronx. His half-siblings, Donald Trump Jr, Ivanka Trump, and Tiffany Trump, attended the University of Pennsylvania, and Eric Trump attended Georgetown University.

Former classmates deem Barron Trump's life 'mysterious'

Like his college choice, Barron's life was also "mysterious," according to his former classmates, who also noted the teenager could be "funny and sociable."

"He would start the most random conversations and could be very entertaining," said one of his friends to the media.

They also confided that the real estate mogul's son "never attended football games or dances" and might not have "met up with" friends or "went on dates" during his high school years. He was also not spotted at out-of-school parties, school lunches, or in the yearbook.

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 16: Barron Trump, US President Donald Trump and First lady Melania Trump wal
Barron Trump was never spotted at school gatherings, according to his classmates (Getty Images)

Barron's last public appearance was on July 9, when he joined his father's rally in Florida. However, he did not take part in last month's Republican National Convention.

In a 'Fox and Friends Weekend' interview in June, the MAGA spearhead bragged about his youngest son calling him "amazing."

"He's a tall, good-looking guy. He's a very good student, and he's applied to colleges and gets into everywhere he goes. He's very sought-after from the standpoint he's a very smart guy. He's a very tall guy and he's a great kid. He's cool. He's pretty cool, I'll tell you," the former president said at the time.

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