Saheela Ibraheem, 16, New Jersey, USA
At just 15 years old, Saheela Ibraheem was accepted into Harvard University, which makes her among the youngest students ever to attend that school. But that’s not the most impressive part, Saheela was accepted at 12 other colleges, including MIT, the University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, Brown, Princeton, Columbia, and the University of Chicago. In the end, Saheela chose Harvard, based on her seven-year-old brother’s advice. (Hint: He wants to attend Harvard, someday.)
Saheela’s Nigerian parents, totally supportive of the young scholar, sometimes taught her subjects the schools didn’t offer. Saheela believes the key to success is knowing what you love to learn as early as possible, a knowledge she says she came to at age five. “If you are passionate about what you do, and I am passionate about many things, especially math and science, it will work out well.” The teen is also interested in languages, and knows Yoruba, Arabic, Spanish, and Latin, in addition to English.
On the lighter side, Saheela plays softball, soccer, and the trombone. She also sings in the school choir and serves as president of the school’s investment club. She has a SAT score of 2,340 SAT (a perfect 800 on the math section, a 790 in writing and a 750 in reading). Saheela plans to major in either neurobiology or neuroscience, and hopes to become a scientist in order to study how the brain works.
As for her own brain, Saheela claims she is nothing special. “I try my best in everything I do,” Saheela said. “Anyone who’s motivated can work wonders.”


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Doff my hat for a precocious one.

wow... impressive... from the name, some won't celebrate her here... congratulations girl...

Wonderful.

wow. kudos. I'M INSPIRED

Congrats, I'm jealous o, God bless my parents so they will be able to support me financially, academically and morally too.

Moderators this deserves front page.

Seguntimmy:
Congrats, I'm jealous o, God bless my parents so they will be able to support me financially, academically and morally too.

your prayers would work Amen. you lack morals.

Congratulations to her. I pray my kids achieve such a feat in the future. May this thread be devoid of tribal bigotry in Jesus name. Amen!

If my child is not as intelligent as this, then football will be his callinq

rusher14:
[s]IPob now :
A Yoriba Muslim.
Uhmph!! [/s]

I know there will be a bad egg in this lovely thread. And that is you.

A group of congregation was sited in a religious gathering and talking. Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front. Everyone started screaming and running for the back entrance, trampling each other in a frantic effort to get away from evil incarnate. Soon the congregation was vacant except for one elderly gentleman who sat calmly in his chair without moving, seemingly oblivious to the fact that God's ultimate enemy was in his presence. So Satan walked up to the man and said, 'Do you know who I am?' The man replied, 'Yep, sure do.' Aren't you afraid of me?' Satan asked. 'Nope, sure ain't.' said the man. Don't you realize I can kill you with one word?' asked Satan. Don't doubt it for a minute, ' returned the old man, in an even tone. 'Did you know that I can cause you profound, horrifying agony for all eternity, persisted Satan? 'Yep,' was the calm reply? 'And you're still not afraid?' asked Satan. 'Nope,' said the old man. More than a little perturbed, Satan asked, ' Why aren't you afraid of me?' The man calmly replied, 'Been married to your sister for 48 years.'

chukxie:
Congratulations to her. I pray my kids achieve such a feat in the future. May this thread be devoid of tribal bigotry in Jesus name. Amen!

AND AMEN

Sweet News,congrats girl

rusher14:
F off.

You're still a bad egg

Which one is soft ball

Wow

chisos!!

No fight today!
Igbo vs yoruba fight!

Damn.... I always imagine myself being this good.... But I just can't seem to breakthrough. I'm glad that there are people like this that prove that if given a chance Nigerians can be a force to reckon with. I wish her goodluck.

simplyhonest:
wow... impressive... from the name, some won't celebrate her here... congratulations girl...

I wish I could really say the words that my mind is using to describe you right now,but I won't because I don't want to be dragged into your religious and tribal bigotry.
looks like some people just get irked when there is no form of trouble in Nigeria or on nairaland.
Good and bad people abound in every tribe or religion, if you have nothing better to contribute please just Waka pass. Thank you

amprat:


I wish I could really say the words that my mind is using to describe you right now,but I won't because I don't want to be dragged into your religious and tribal bigotry.
looks like some people just get irked when there is no form of trouble in Nigeria or on nairaland.
Good and bad people abound in every tribe or religion, if you have nothing better to contribute please just Waka pass. Thank you

The person meant no harm and you attack him?. Isn't that stupidity at its finest?

Requiem18:
The person meant no harm and you attack him?. Isn't that stupidity at its finest?

Mr Wise
I guess you mean that his trying to instigate or incite violence through his words, using religion or tribe as sentiment on a social media platform that reaches millions is OK and will cause no harm, me calling him to order is not OK. And you that can not objectively analyze the situation is wise. Am just wondering if you really understand the meaning of the word stupidity and definition of wise.

amprat:


Mr Wise
I guess you mean that his trying to instigate or incite violence through his words, using religion or tribe as sentiment on a social media platform that reaches millions is OK and will cause no harm, me calling him to order is not OK. And you that can not objectively analyze the situation is wise. Am just wondering if you really understand the meaning of the word stupidity and definition of wise.

He was stating the obvious fact that some people would actually not celebrate her because she's not of their tribe. He wasn't insulting anyone. I came off harshly tho so I apologize

You're right girl cos i believe once u know what u want and u stay focus anything is possible.

On what basis are they rated? Over 50 persons have scored perfect 2400 in the SAT.