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Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by Francis5: 2:31pm On Apr 06, 2016
Teen gets accepted by all eight Ivy League schools

By Gabrielle Sorto, Special to CNN

Watch this video here http://edition.cnn.com/2016/04/05/us/ivy-league-student-2016-irpt/index.html


Story highlights
This is the second year an Elmont Memorial High School student has been accepted to all eight Ivy League schools.
Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna plans to pursue a science-related major.


(CNN) — There must be something in the water at Elmont Memorial High School.

For the second year in a row, an Elmont Memorial High School student has been accepted to all eight Ivy League schools. Last year, the Long Island high school's salutatorian Harold Ekeh chose to attend Yale University after having his pick of all eight Ivy League schools. This year, Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna, Elmont's valedictorian, will face the same decision.

"Having two students get accepted into all eight Ivy League institutions in back-to-back years is humbling but also speaks to the incredible commitment to children by the families and staff within the EMHS Community," said Kevin Dougherty, Elmont Memorial High School principal.

Teen accepted by all 8 Ivy League schools chooses Yale

Uwamanzu-Nna was also accepted to the four additional schools to which she applied. The experience has been surreal, Uwamanzu-Nna said in a press release.


"My recent accomplishments reflect the hardworking ideals of the town of Elmont, my supportive parents and my dedicated teachers. I am elated, but most importantly, I am thankful," she said.



Ekeh and Uwamanzu-Nna are both Nigerian. Ekeh was born in Nigeria and came to the United States when he was 8. Uwamanzu-Nna is the daughter of Nigerian immigrants.

"Though I was born here in America, I visited Nigeria many times," Uwamanzu-Nna told CNN affiliate WABC. "And I've seen that my cousins don't have the same opportunities that I have. So definitely, whatever I do, I want to make sure that it has an impact on Nigeria."

Uwamanzu-Nna plans to pursue a science-related major. She was a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search for her research on cement that could help prevent underwater oil rigs from rupturing. On Monday, she received an invitation to the White House Science Fair.

She is hoping to attend a school where she is able to combine her varied scientific interests, which include biochemistry and environmental studies, she said in the press release.

There are no secrets to academic success, she said. Her 101.64 weighted GPA was earned through hard work.

"I've struggled with numerous classes in the past," Uwamanzu-Nna told WABC. "But I guess what allowed me to be successful ... is my persistence and my tenacity."

Uwamanzu-Nna hasn't made a final decision on what school she will attend, but with acceptance to 12 schools, she has a tough decision to make.




http://edition.cnn.com/2016/04/05/us/ivy-league-student-2016-irpt/index.html

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Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by Francis5: 2:34pm On Apr 06, 2016
Last year was Harold Eke another Igbo kid
Now it's Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna, also an Igbo kid

You see where merit works?

In Naija these kids would be killed by quota system, nepotism and tribalism

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Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by Ultimus: 5:09pm On Apr 06, 2016
Who else remembers JAMB that gives you opportunity to apply to just one school. Because of myriads of reasons like politics, ethnic bias, insecurity, and even transport money, you get to choose one mushroom university that will at the end of the day do yanga for you and might jettison your chances of gaining admission.

Can we all just agree that Nigeria stifles the potential of its citizens?

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Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by andrelord: 5:09pm On Apr 06, 2016
cool
Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by banme1(m): 5:09pm On Apr 06, 2016
Tribal bigots will soon invade the thread. Op ur own greed is something else. And u are even in support of tribalism.

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Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by MadCow1: 5:09pm On Apr 06, 2016
Sweet Jesus!

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Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by Saheed9: 5:09pm On Apr 06, 2016
Name checkers association of Nigeria. Food is ready

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Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by Ayanko(m): 5:10pm On Apr 06, 2016
That is good.
Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by aminho(m): 5:10pm On Apr 06, 2016
the redcaps will kill us 2day

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Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by ammyluv2002(f): 5:10pm On Apr 06, 2016
She's a star

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Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by tamonokare: 5:11pm On Apr 06, 2016
Good one. Igbos are known for this kind of things.

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Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by VellyG(m): 5:11pm On Apr 06, 2016
Oya name checkers food Don land.

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Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by bbdd: 5:11pm On Apr 06, 2016
When our country doesn't appreciate bright minds, what do you expect? Brain drain continues.
Congrats to her

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Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by anochuko01(m): 5:11pm On Apr 06, 2016
ivy gini
a beg next

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Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by Agbanasm: 5:11pm On Apr 06, 2016
naija got talent
Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by GuyfawkesAB(m): 5:12pm On Apr 06, 2016
Good news. Enough of Drug and 419 news about my Igbo brothers. More of this refreshing sturvs.

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Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by STFUand4kMeHARD(m): 5:12pm On Apr 06, 2016
aminho:
the redcaps will kill us 2day
grin grin
Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by idris4r83(m): 5:12pm On Apr 06, 2016
Harvard is arguably the best ivy league. Don't even think twice if you are reading this.
Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by Nobody: 5:12pm On Apr 06, 2016
What's the school all about? And why is it broadcasted? sad
Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by kennyman200(m): 5:12pm On Apr 06, 2016
Nice one! Weldone girl!
Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by Nobody: 5:12pm On Apr 06, 2016
kai na dem dem o
igbo girls and brain na like this

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Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by Oildichotomy(m): 5:13pm On Apr 06, 2016
Ekeh and Uwamanzu-Nna are both Nigerian. Ekeh was born in Nigeria and came to the United States when he was 8. Uwamanzu-Nna is the daughter of Nigerian immigrants.

"Though I was born here in America
, I visited Nigeria many times," Uwamanzu-Nna told CNN affiliate WABC. "And I've seen that my cousins don't have the same opportunities that I have. So definitely, whatever I do, I want to make sure that it has an impact on Nigeria."
This doesn't add up though but what do I know

Igbo kwenu! Proud of you my lady

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Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by helphelp: 5:13pm On Apr 06, 2016
One question...

All na free?
Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by Kaxmytex(m): 5:14pm On Apr 06, 2016
thunder loading


I knw whr this thread is heading to
Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by busomma: 5:14pm On Apr 06, 2016
U see Nigerians, no body want to comment nor congratulate this enormous achievement but if it has something to do with sex, Davido, Linda Ikeji, Wizkid or other irrelevant topics, Nigerians will be falling on top of each other to be the first to comment. That shows where our priorities lies in this country. Am ashamed of Nigeria.

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Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by Naff24(f): 5:14pm On Apr 06, 2016
tamonokare:
Good one. Igbos are known for this kind of things.
And powder bizness grin

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Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by Jayceo(m): 5:15pm On Apr 06, 2016
[quote author=ijeslove post=44464665][/quote]

My guy,this your advert what does it have to do with the topic at hand?
Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by babadee1(m): 5:16pm On Apr 06, 2016
Congratulations to you Augusta and also to Harold for making Nigeria proud. You'll be greatly celebrated successes.

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Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by Nogen: 5:16pm On Apr 06, 2016
Nigerians are not after all criminals. Someone branded us criminals and some people believed and supported it. We are smart, intelligent and hardworking people. One Nation, Great people!

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Re: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna Accepted By Eight Ivy League Schools by edi287: 5:16pm On Apr 06, 2016
Let the tribal wars begin... angry angry

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