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by my personal desire to be better and the reward I receive is only for me and nobody else.”
Vu’s hard work and dedication paid off when she was accepted to Cornell University, during a year when Ivy League acceptance rates were some of the lowest in history. Cornell accepted just over ten percent of students who applied.
Vu is planning to major in biomedical engineering, since she was inclined to enter into engineering but always enjoyed healthcare. Going into college, Vu plans to set realistic goals, but it will not be surprising if she exceeds them.
“I always knew I wanted a truly challenging education because that’s where I thrive the most,” Vu said. “I’m gonna try to get good grades which will probably be more difficult, but outside of academics, I see college as a place of new experiences and adventure.”
There’s actual people behind the website, and they really love hearing users’ stories. - Jordyn Vu, 12
Being dual enrolled, Vu’s connection to the school is not the same as it was, but she has always had one friend by her side. Marina Malak, 12, met Vu in 10th grade when they were paired up for a project together.
“The friendship just came easily,” Malak said. “She is always there for me and she gives super good advice. She’s taken so many classes I’m taking now so her quizlets have also saved my life.”
Although Vu is book smart, according to Malak she may not be the smartest navigator behind the wheel.
“A super funny thing about her is that she is prone to getting lost super easily and can’t follow a GPS to save her life,” Malak said. “She used to call me frequently to talk her through how to get to EFSC because she would always forget.”
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