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Arianna Alexander: High School valedictorian offered spot by 26 colleges Arianna Alexander: High School valedictorian offered spot by 26 colleges
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Some people just make it look easy.Some people just make it look easy.
While many if not most students fight to get a place in the college they want, Arianna Alexander of Chicago found herself with no shortage of offers.While many if not most students fight to get a place in the college they want, Arianna Alexander of Chicago found herself with no shortage of offers.
Indeed, the Kenwood Academy's valedictorian has picked the University of Pennsylvania after receiving 26 invitations. Six of them were from Ivy League institutions.Indeed, the Kenwood Academy's valedictorian has picked the University of Pennsylvania after receiving 26 invitations. Six of them were from Ivy League institutions.
You go girl! We're proudly cheering 4 Ariana Alexander, 5.3 GPA $3M in scholarships! http://t.co/Jrt5HkoloZ #GirlslIkeMe #MoveBeyondtheBlockYou go girl! We're proudly cheering 4 Ariana Alexander, 5.3 GPA $3M in scholarships! http://t.co/Jrt5HkoloZ #GirlslIkeMe #MoveBeyondtheBlock
The Associated Press said she was the subject of collegiate competition that is typically reserved for students who excel at shooting basketballs or else throwing footballs. The school's principal, Dr Gregory Jones, told The Independent, that the young woman had achieved her success through hard work and the support of a "great family".
The various schools offered a total of more than $3m in scholarships to Ms Alexander because of her academic record. Her grade point average is 5.1, or 1.1 points higher than she would have achieved had she merely achieved straight A's. "In total the class of 2015 has received $40m in scholarships - that is among a graduating class of 360 students," he said.
Ms Alexander said she wanted to be an entrepreneur and open four restaurants after graduating from Penn's Wharton School of Business. He added: "I am extremely happy for the students and their families."
The Associated Press said Ms Alexander was the subject of collegiate competition that is typically reserved for students who excel at shooting basketballs or else throwing footballs.
The various schools offered a total of more than $3m in scholarships to Ms Alexander alone because of her academic record. Her grade point average is 5.1, or 1.1 points higher than she would have achieved had she merely achieved straight "A"s.
Ms Alexander has said she wanted to be an entrepreneur and open four restaurants after graduating from Penn's Wharton School of Business.