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. 

 

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