17-year-old Black twin sisters from Pennsylvania headed to Harvard university

Gianna and Tianna Tout-Puissant, identical twin sisters from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, are both 17 years old and accepted to Harvard University where they plan to play basketball and pursue medical careers.

The twins, who were born more than two months early, overcame early health issues.

They persisted in overcoming the odds and managed to gain admission to Harvard University, which had a 3.4% acceptance rate for the class of 2027 out of 56,937 applicants.

The Morning Call quoted Gianna as saying, “We logged into our application portals at the exact same time, and then we read, ‘Congratulations,’ on each other’s screens, and then we just started all screaming.” “Mom was sobbing. It was insane.

The twins, who recently graduated from Moravian Academy in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, said going to Harvard is “surreal” and they look forward to joining a community of “hardworking and out-of-the-box thinkers.”

To see them and how they’ve blossomed into the young women they are today, it’s like they’re miracle babies,” said their mother Leah Tout-Puissant.

At Harvard, both sisters plan to pursue a major in chemistry on the pre-medicine track, with the ultimate goal to attend medical school in the future.

Gianna is considering pursuing a career in either cardiothoracic surgery or neurosurgery, while Tianna is particularly interested in neurosurgery, fascinated by how different parts of the brain influence personality traits.

The duo shares a common interest in the tactile nature of surgical procedures and exploring how pharmaceutical drugs can benefit patients.

They ultimately decided to major in chemistry due to their great experiences with the subject in high school.

They excelled in their chemistry classes, making detailed notes and staying up late to master the concepts. They often assisted fellow students with studying and completing problem sets.

I think a lot of their peers thought it was just natural for them,” said their chemistry teacher Cole Wisdo. “But I had the real pleasure of seeing just how crazy hard they were working at it.”

In addition to their academic achievements, the twins displayed a remarkable commitment to varsity basketball throughout their high school years.

Their hard work paid off, with Gianna becoming an outstanding scorer and Tianna becoming a reliable point guard. They invested countless hours in refining their skills, hoping to join Harvard’s Division I women’s team.

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Moreover, the sisters cherish their close bond, considering each other their best friends. They do everything together and even share a room with bunk beds.

They realise the differences in their personalities even if their work ethics are very similar. We’re extremely yin and yang, I know that sounds corny,” Tianna stated.

“She comes up with this crazy idea, and I’m like, ‘OK, let’s weigh the benefits and drawbacks of doing this before we go ahead.’ She then induces me to leave my comfort zone.

They are eager to continue their journey together, supporting and pushing each other along the way, as they get ready to start the next chapter of their lives at Harvard.

Gianna stated, “We were absolutely focused on attending college together. And it was a dream come true that we were both accepted to such a prestigious university.