Ziesmer attended Concord High School in Santa Monica, California, graduating in 1997. On May 30th, 1997, prior to graduation, she was named as a recipient of the President's Education Award, given to students who have earned high grades and are among the top standardized test scorers. [1] She had been accepted by nine different colleges, including Boston University and five University of California campuses. [2] It is unknown which college she selected, if any.