Getting into HARVARD by way of Nigeria, Texas and Queens ... (news item)

<p>I happened to see this and felt compelled to comment, if only to correct a few inaccuracies. </p>

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<p>Well, this is actually false. There was a H/P admit in 2001; that particular student chose Princeton.</p>

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<p>That is very true; I believe she graduated with the highest GPA in the school’s history. </p>

<p>This is a very inspiring story; having come from the same high school as she did, I can honestly say that what she accomplished was no small feat, given the nature of the school.</p>