The Malaysian-Born Girl who was Accepted Into All 8 Ivy League Universities Makes Her Decision

Many of you have, by now, heard about the accomplishment of Cassandra Hsiao. The Malaysian-born lass who emigrated to the United States at the age of five, and now has received offer letters from all 8 Ivy league universities.

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The article includes her essay, detailing her struggles in adapting, an ultimately conquering the English Language. With her story gaining traction from all corners of the globe, many Malaysians felt connected in one way or another with her story, notably on how she improved her English, having used different pronunciations at home prior.Having conducted an exclusive interview with her after, Cassandra has now made her decision on which university she has chosen to attend.

The university which Cassandra Hsiao picked is none other than Yale University.

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Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701, it is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.

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Yale has graduated many notable alumni, including five U.S. Presidents, 19 U.S. Supreme Court Justices, 20 living billionaires, and many heads of state.

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It was ranked 11th in the 2016 Academic Ranking of World Universities, 12th in the 2016 Times Higher Education World University Rankings and 15th in the 2016/17 QS World University Rankings.

You may view her announcement, which she made via youtube here. Here's wishing Cassandra all the best in her future may more and more students be inspired by her story.