Ellen Helps an Inspiring Student Make His Way to the Ivy League

Overachieving high school senior Akintunde Ahmad from Oakland, California has a 5.0 GPA, scored 2,100 on his SATs and has been accepted to three Ivy League schools (Yale, Brown and Columbia). Many people can't believe Tunde's incredible accomplishments. After appearing on "Ellen," no one will ever doubt him again!

The 18-year-old student appeared on the show to share his story -- and revealed that he's decided to go to Yale in the fall and even play on their baseball team! Tunde is concerned how he and his family will pay for his tuition, so Ellen and Shutterfly helped them out by presenting him with a check for $15,000!

Check out Jeannie's backstage interview to find out more about this amazing student.

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