San Fernando Valley student accepted to more than 80 universities
At a college reveal party, she announces the name of the university she chose to study political science and international politics
Aranza Guerrero, a 17-year-old from the San Fernando Valley, was accepted not to one, but to 83 universities in the United States to study political science and international politics.
She shared the news with her family and friends during a unique celebration: a college reveal party.
“There are so many emotions about having been accepted” to so many universities across the country. It's a joy I share with my parents. Without them, I wouldn't have made it. But this also shows me that the last four years of high school have been worth it," said Aranza, who started taking college preparation classes in her sophomore year. "They helped me a lot to be able to apply early and mature; and I already have all the credits I need," the student shared. The news was quite an event. Aranza invited her friends and family to her house for a gender reveal party. "I've seen women who are expecting a baby have a big party to reveal the gender and they feel very proud and happy; and I said… why not have a celebration to announce the name of the university I'm going to when it's something I feel very proud and happy about?” Between potato and chicken tacos and rice pudding, the student from the Cesar Chavez High School in San Fernando, Los Angeles County, revealed that she had decided to attend American University. “I chose American University because it's in Washington, DC, and that will give me opportunities to achieve my goal of becoming a politician,” she said. The school also has a major in international politics, which is something they want to pursue. “It's the number three school in the country for political science and international politics. I really liked that.” And because she applied very early, she hopes to receive a full scholarship. Although Aranza was accepted to 83 universities, she focused on five: Chico State, Harvard, American University, Sacramento State University, and CSUN.
At her college reveal party, she placed the five universities that most appealed to her on a board, finally revealing her choice amid cheers and applause from friends and family.
The event was recorded live so that her family in Mexico and other parts of the United States could participate.
“It was my high school counselor who recommended last year that I should start applying to colleges because I was very high on the required scores,” Aranza said.
He also told her that many universities were looking for advanced students like her.
Aranza's dream is to work in politics and be an elected official.
“I I already have everything planned. I want to start by helping my Hispanic community; and I would like to run first for a seat on the School Board; then for a city council seat, and finally… Congresswoman; and maybe even a senator. protests. first job in politics was at 14, and by 17 I was working to secure the victory of Proposition 50 in California,” Aranza said.
She shared that her mother has been her role model; and that is why her desire is to inspire other members of the Hispanic community to dream big.
“Senator Alex Padilla gives me a lot of inspiration, and I also want to inspire others. I want to serve the community.”
A desire that has grown stronger in her since the Trump Administration's aggressive immigration operations.
Although she was born in the San Fernando Valley, Aranza feels like a very proud and badass Mexican.
“I want no one to be afraid to say I'm Mexican or Hispanic; especially not to be afraid of the government when talking about their origins,” she said.
Nadia described her daughter Aranza as a young woman with the mind of an old lady.
“She's very intelligent, very dedicated and responsible, but she's also very emotional and wants to help. She's very worried about everything that's happening to our community besieged by ICE.”
Aranza is her only one. daughter.
“She grew up accompanying me to campaigns and volunteering; and when she did an internship, she realized that politics was her calling, and that's what she wants to dedicate the rest of her life to; and her father and I support her in everything, because she's put in a lot of effort.” "You enjoy studying."
Although as a mother, She says her heart is really broken because her daughter is moving to the other side of the country, to Washington DC.
“It was my high school counselor who recommended last year that I should start applying to colleges because I was very high on the required scores,” Aranza said.
He also told her that many universities were looking for advanced students like her.
Aranza's dream is to work in politics and be an elected official.
“I already have everything planned. I want to start by helping my Hispanic community; and I would like to run first for a seat on the School Board; then for a city council seat, then for a state assembly seat, and finally… Congresswoman; proposition 50 in California,” Aranza said.
She shared that her mother has been her role model; and that is why her desire is to inspire other members of the Hispanic community to dream big.
“Senator Alex Padilla gives me a lot of inspiration, and I also want to inspire others. I want to serve the community.”
A desire that has grown stronger in her since the Trump Administration's aggressive immigration operations.
Although she was born in the San Fernando Valley, Aranza feels like a very proud and badass Mexican.
“I want no one to be afraid to say I'm Mexican or Hispanic; especially not to be afraid of the government when talking about their origins,” she said.
Nadia described her daughter Aranza as a young woman with the mind of an old lady.
“She's very intelligent, very dedicated and responsible, but she's also very emotional and wants to help. She's very worried about everything that's happening to our community besieged by ICE.”
Aranza is her only one. daughter.
“She grew up accompanying me to campaigns and volunteering; and when she did an internship, she realized that politics was her calling, and that's what she wants to dedicate the rest of her life to; and her father and I support her in everything, because she's put in a lot of effort.” "You enjoy studying."
Although as a mother, She says her heart is really broken because her daughter is moving to the other side of the country, to Washington DC.
“It was my high school counselor who recommended last year that I should start applying to colleges because I was very high on the required scores,” Aranza said.
He also told her that many universities were looking for advanced students like her.
Aranza's dream is to work in politics and be an elected official.
“I already have everything planned. I want to start by helping my Hispanic community; and I would like to run first for a seat on the School Board; then for a city council seat, then for a state assembly seat, and finally… Congresswoman; proposition 50 in California,” Aranza said.
She shared that her mother has been her role model; and that is why her desire is to inspire other members of the Hispanic community to dream big.
“Senator Alex Padilla gives me a lot of inspiration, and I also want to inspire others. I want to serve the community.”
A desire that has grown stronger in her since the Trump Administration's aggressive immigration operations.
Although she was born in the San Fernando Valley, Aranza feels like a very proud and badass Mexican.
“I want no one to be afraid to say I'm Mexican or Hispanic; especially not to be afraid of the government when talking about their origins,” she said.
Nadia described her daughter Aranza as a young woman with the mind of an old lady.
“She's very intelligent, very dedicated and responsible, but she's also very emotional and wants to help. She's very worried about everything that's happening to our community besieged by ICE.”
Aranza is her only one. daughter.
“She grew up accompanying me to campaigns and volunteering; and when she did an internship, she realized that politics was her calling, and that's what she wants to dedicate the rest of her life to; and her father and I support her in everything, because she's put in a lot of effort.” "You enjoy studying."
Although as a mother, She says her heart is really broken because her daughter is moving to the other side of the country, to Washington DC.
Aranza's dream is to work in politics and be an elected official.
“I already have everything planned. I want to start by helping my Hispanic community; and I would like to run first for a seat on the School Board; then for a city council seat, then for a state assembly seat, and finally… Congresswoman; and why not, maybe even a senator.”
The young woman inherited her passion for activism and politics from her mother, Nadia Abrica, the Mexican immigrant. who managed the campaign of Democrat George Whitesides, which led to his election to Congress.
“I grew up going to protests. My first job in politics was at 14, and by 17 I was working to secure the victory of Proposition 50 in California,” Aranza said.
She shared that her mother has been her role model; and that is why her desire is to inspire other members of the Hispanic community to dream big.
“Senator Alex Padilla gives me a lot of inspiration, and I also want to inspire others. I want to serve the community.”
A desire that has grown stronger in her since the Trump Administration's aggressive immigration operations.
Although she was born in the San Fernando Valley, Aranza feels like a very proud and badass Mexican.
“I want no one to be afraid to say I'm Mexican or Hispanic; especially not to be afraid of the government when talking about their origins,” she said.
Nadia described her daughter Aranza as a young woman with the mind of an old lady.
“She's very intelligent, very dedicated and responsible, but she's also very emotional and wants to help. She's very worried about everything that's happening to our community besieged by ICE.”
Aranza is her only one. daughter.
“She grew up accompanying me to campaigns and volunteering; and when she did an internship, she realized that politics was her calling, and that's what she wants to dedicate the rest of her life to; and her father and I support her in everything, because she's put in a lot of effort.” "You enjoy studying."
Although as a mother, She says her heart is really broken because her daughter is moving to the other side of the country, to Washington DC.
Aranza's dream is to work in politics and be an elected official.
“I already have everything planned. I want to start by helping my Hispanic community; and I would like to run first for a seat on the School Board; then for a city council seat, then for a state assembly seat, and finally… Congresswoman; and why not, maybe even a senator.”
The young woman inherited her passion for activism and politics from her mother, Nadia Abrica, the Mexican immigrant. who managed the campaign of Democrat George Whitesides, which led to his election to Congress.
“I grew up going to protests. My first job in politics was at 14, and by 17 I was working to secure the victory of Proposition 50 in California,” Aranza said.
She shared that her mother has been her role model; and that is why her desire is to inspire other members of the Hispanic community to dream big.
“Senator Alex Padilla gives me a lot of inspiration, and I also want to inspire others. I want to serve the community.”
A desire that has grown stronger in her since the Trump Administration's aggressive immigration operations.
Although she was born in the San Fernando Valley, Aranza feels like a very proud and badass Mexican.
“I want no one to be afraid to say I'm Mexican or Hispanic; especially not to be afraid of the government when talking about their origins,” she said.
Nadia described her daughter Aranza as a young woman with the mind of an old lady.
“She's very intelligent, very dedicated and responsible, but she's also very emotional and wants to help. She's very worried about everything that's happening to our community besieged by ICE.”
Aranza is her only one. daughter.
“She grew up accompanying me to campaigns and volunteering; and when she did an internship, she realized that politics was her calling, and that's what she wants to dedicate the rest of her life to; and her father and I support her in everything, because she's put in a lot of effort.” "You enjoy studying."
Although as a mother, She says her heart is really broken because her daughter is moving to the other side of the country, to Washington DC.which led to his election to Congress.
“I grew up going to protests. My first job in politics was at 14, and by 17 I was working to secure the victory of Proposition 50 in California,” Aranza said.
She shared that her mother has been her role model; and that is why her desire is to inspire other members of the Hispanic community to dream big.
“Senator Alex Padilla gives me a lot of inspiration, and I also want to inspire others. I want to serve the community.”
A desire that has grown stronger in her since the Trump Administration's aggressive immigration operations.
Although she was born in the San Fernando Valley, Aranza feels like a very proud and badass Mexican.
“I want no one to be afraid to say I'm Mexican or Hispanic; especially not to be afraid of the government when talking about their origins,” she said.
Nadia described her daughter Aranza as a young woman with the mind of an old lady.
“She's very intelligent, very dedicated and responsible, but she's also very emotional and wants to help. She's very worried about everything that's happening to our community besieged by ICE.”
Aranza is her only one. daughter.
“She grew up accompanying me to campaigns and volunteering; and when she did an internship, she realized that politics was her calling, and that's what she wants to dedicate the rest of her life to; and her father and I support her in everything, because she's put in a lot of effort.” "You enjoy studying."
Although as a mother, She says her heart is really broken because her daughter is moving to the other side of the country, to Washington DC.which led to his election to Congress.
“I grew up going to protests. My first job in politics was at 14, and by 17 I was working to secure the victory of Proposition 50 in California,” Aranza said.
She shared that her mother has been her role model; and that is why her desire is to inspire other members of the Hispanic community to dream big.
“Senator Alex Padilla gives me a lot of inspiration, and I also want to inspire others. I want to serve the community.”
A desire that has grown stronger in her since the Trump Administration's aggressive immigration operations.
Although she was born in the San Fernando Valley, Aranza feels like a very proud and badass Mexican.
“I want no one to be afraid to say I'm Mexican or Hispanic; especially not to be afraid of the government when talking about their origins,” she said.
Nadia described her daughter Aranza as a young woman with the mind of an old lady.
“She's very intelligent, very dedicated and responsible, but she's also very emotional and wants to help. She's very worried about everything that's happening to our community besieged by ICE.”
Aranza is her only one. daughter.
“She grew up accompanying me to campaigns and volunteering; and when she did an internship, she realized that politics was her calling, and that's what she wants to dedicate the rest of her life to; and her father and I support her in everything, because she's put in a lot of effort.” "You enjoy studying."
Although as a mother, She says her heart is really broken because her daughter is moving to the other side of the country, to Washington DC.but she's also very emotional and wants to help. She's very worried about everything that's happening to our community besieged by ICE.”
Aranza is her only daughter.
“She grew up accompanying me to campaigns and volunteering; and when she did an internship, she realized that politics was her calling, and that's what she wants to dedicate the rest of her life to; and her father and I support her in everything, because she's put in a lot of effort.” "You enjoy studying."
Although as a mother, She says her heart is really broken because her daughter is moving to the other side of the country, to Washington DC.but she's also very emotional and wants to help. She's very worried about everything that's happening to our community besieged by ICE.”
Aranza is her only daughter.
“She grew up accompanying me to campaigns and volunteering; and when she did an internship, she realized that politics was her calling, and that's what she wants to dedicate the rest of her life to; and her father and I support her in everything, because she's put in a lot of effort.” "You enjoy studying."
Although as a mother, She says her heart is really broken because her daughter is moving to the other side of the country, to Washington DC.