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romanic

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11. Nice of you to refer to Harold

Wed Apr 8, 2015, 07:54 AM

Apr 2015

as a "token". Cause ya know, there's not a lot of successful black people that work hard and earn good money out there. /sarcasm

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New York Teen Harold Ekeh Gets Accepted to All Eight Ivy League Schools [View all] mimi85 Apr 2015 OP

Congratulations On His Personal Success - However, He Is On The Road To Become Part Of The 1% cantbeserious Apr 2015 #1

He's a black kid AND an immigrant from Nigeria. Heidi Apr 2015 #2

The 1% Will Identify Him And Others As Tokens That Come Through The Ivy Leagues cantbeserious Apr 2015 #3

Well, you picked the right username melman Apr 2015 #9

Ridicule - A Common Technique Used When Nothing Better Is Offered cantbeserious Apr 2015 #16

Much as your unsupported statements, prognostications and prophecies about the student's future. LanternWaste Apr 2015 #36

See Post 23 From A Harvard Graduate - Be Careful - One Might Not Like The Insight cantbeserious Apr 2015 #56

Nice of you to refer to Harold romanic Apr 2015 #11

I personally wish him every success. Heidi Apr 2015 #21

You speak utter rubbish here. longship Apr 2015 #4

His Personal Achievements Were Recognized - That The 1% Will Leverage That Is Also Recognized cantbeserious Apr 2015 #5

Jealous much? romanic Apr 2015 #8

Let's See cantbeserious Apr 2015 #13

You got the credentials. romanic Apr 2015 #20

Congratulations Provided Upthread cantbeserious Apr 2015 #24

I was in the Navy 24 years and can't imagine one of the yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #31

Nearing 60 - I No Longer Swallow Indoctrination Or Propaganda Willingly cantbeserious Apr 2015 #32

Good for you. Hopefully you are enjoying retirement away from yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #52

Reread The Thread - His Success Was Clearly Acknowledged cantbeserious Apr 2015 #55

How does a Naval Officer.... NCTraveler Apr 2015 #44

Congratulated His Success Above - Lament His Forthcoming Abuse By The 1% cantbeserious Apr 2015 #54

Completely imagined abuse. nt. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #62

lmfao RedCappedBandit Apr 2015 #10

The Ivy Leagues Are Finishing Schools For The 1% And Their Future Minions cantbeserious Apr 2015 #14

That Doesn't Apply To Every Single Student. RedCappedBandit Apr 2015 #15

Maybe Not All - But Certainly Many To Most cantbeserious Apr 2015 #17

Yeah? Prove it. RedCappedBandit Apr 2015 #19

See Post Below From A Harvard Graduate - Be Careful - One Might Not Like The Insight cantbeserious Apr 2015 #27

Columbia student. RedCappedBandit Apr 2015 #34

All Students Was Never Stated cantbeserious Apr 2015 #57

Your insinuation was clear. RedCappedBandit Apr 2015 #61

Are you always this negative? nt mimi85 Apr 2015 #47

See Post 23 From A Harvard Graduate - Be Careful - One Might Not Like The Insight cantbeserious Apr 2015 #58

I went to Harvard, and you're completely right starroute Apr 2015 #23

Thank You For Sharing - Thank You For Your Honesty cantbeserious Apr 2015 #25

He should turn down the offers and go to DeVry Capt. Obvious Apr 2015 #12

I find your position to be very paternalistic. He only got through cause "they" let him through. KittyWampus Apr 2015 #18

See Post 23 From A Harvard Graduate - Be Careful - One Might Not Like The Insight cantbeserious Apr 2015 #28

I imagine many people believe anecdotal evidence is an actual conclusion-- though one may not like t LanternWaste Apr 2015 #37

My gosh. Total nonsense yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #29

See Post 23 From A Harvard Graduate - Be Careful - One Might Not Like The Insight cantbeserious Apr 2015 #30

What does one person, posting on an anonoumous message board,..... NCTraveler Apr 2015 #46

That is a silly disruptive post tenderfoot Apr 2015 #49

Congratulations, Harold. May your future be bright! n/t freshwest Apr 2015 #6

Good for him!!! LeftishBrit Apr 2015 #7

I hope he has the good sense to choose the place that's truly best for him MBS Apr 2015 #22

Well, he is leaning toward Yale KamaAina Apr 2015 #26

I sense approval on your part MBS Apr 2015 #38

This message was self-deleted by its author mnhtnbb Apr 2015 #39

I thought the article said he was leaning towards Columbia? mnhtnbb Apr 2015 #40

The last article I read said Yale. KamaAina Apr 2015 #41

So, I checked some more articles. Yes, Yale! mnhtnbb Apr 2015 #42

Stony Brook School of Medicine isn't small potatoes HockeyMom Apr 2015 #33

Big props for him, that is a stunning accomplishment. hifiguy Apr 2015 #35

I dunno, seems like a waste of money. malthaussen Apr 2015 #43

Yes, you do need a diff perspective. mimi85 Apr 2015 #48

You might be missing a couple of zeros there. Initech Apr 2015 #60

There's being bright, and then there's just showing off Blue_Tires Apr 2015 #45

I'm sure we will hear more about this young man. cwydro Apr 2015 #50

K&R RKP5637 Apr 2015 #51

Congratulations kid treestar Apr 2015 #53

He has my congratulations and best wishes for a successful medical career TexasMommaWithAHat Apr 2015 #59