I believe your right 99% of the time, but it was ground breaking research in blocking opioid addiction in Danio rerio (Zebra fish). She worked for a year and 1/2 in our states flagship U (10 hours a day for both summers, less during the year) and is very smart and got very lucky to have her data come out favorably. Her prof recognized that her idea about working with olfaction was unique and let her follow through on her own idea. Her study is being pursed for a phase 1 pharmacological study. I would truly be shocked if a Phd program would not be somewhat interested, forget the age. I’m just trying to figure out if using her perfect AP score is in any way beneficial ( like getting nominated and applying for a goldwater scholarship as a Sophomore). She plans on continuing research in college so this entire issue could easily be mute.