Watch Long Island Girl Get Surprise Acceptance to Her Dream College: Patch PM

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Watch Long Island Girl Get Surprise Acceptance to Her Dream College

The heartwarming scene took place after she made a speech honoring her father, who died on Sept. 11.

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