<p>Leaving the racial issues aside, I think it would be in this student's best interest to go to a CCol or local state u. There, she can prepare for the academic rigors ahead of her. Take their toughest courses and knock out all As in REAL coursework - math, physics, chemistry, their toughest composition classes with the toughest graders. If she wants to get into GA T and have any chance of actually graduating and then find a meaningful job or grad school, she should actually do the prep work she's missed in high school.
That said, if she actually does get into GA T, I would suggest her first stop be the tutoring center. She's gonna need a lot of help to have any chance among her peers.
Good luck! Don't rely on your race or your gender; do it on your smarts!</p>