Harold Ekeh , 18 , was editor of his hometown paper and CEO of the Model newspaper . Celebrated being admitted to 13 colleges with a Chipotle burrito scholarship . Moved from Nigeria to college Island at the age of eight , got 2270 in his SATs . Credits his success to his parents ' resilience and positivity . He is leaning toward Yale , has until May 1 to decide . wants to be a neurosurgeon to find Alzheimer 's cure for his grandmother .
Harold Ekeh , 18 , was editor of his student paper and CEO of the Model UN . Celebrated being accepted to 13 colleges with a Chipotle burrito bowl . Moved from Nigeria to Long Island at the age of eight , got 2270 in his SATs . Credits his success to his parents ' resilience and positivity . He is leaning toward Yale , has until May 1 to decide . Plans to be a neurosurgeon to find Alzheimer 's cure for his grandmother .