Harvard it is! Nigerian-born teen accepted to all 8 Ivy League school finally makes a choice

Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna, a Long Island Nigerian-born teen who received acceptance letters from all eight Ivy League schools has decided where she'll attend college in the fall. See previous post here

 

Surrounded by her classmates donning their own college choice T-shirts, Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna approached the podium and unzipped the black jacket she was wearing to reveal a crimson T-shirt revealing her decision: Harvard!

Uwamanzu-Nna said getting into all 12 schools she applied to has been an "exciting and surreal experience," but making the final decision was not easy The 17-year-old said she approached the choice with an "open mind" but when it came down to selecting her school, Harvard's "dedication to excellence .. in all students" stood out.

Uwamanzu-Nna, who is the daughter of Nigerian immigrants, said the school's "strong Nigerian presence" was also attractive.

Source: Elmont Memorial HS/CNN