sdhinds
Features Included
1
Essays
19
Schools
1
Scores
3
Advice
1
ECs
1
Sports

Background

Hometown Chicago, Illinois
GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionEarly Decision
Class of2016
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • George Washington University (Washington, DC)
  • American University (Washington, DC)
  • Georgetown University (Washington, DC)
  • Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA)
  • Boston University (Boston, MA)
  • Emory University (Atlanta, GA)
  • Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN)
  • University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign (Champaign, IL)
  • University of Illinois - Chicago  (Chicago, IL)
  • University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ)
  • Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ)
  • University of California - Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz, CA)
  • University of California - Davis (Davis, CA)
  • University of San Diego (San Diego, CA)
  • Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Northeastern University (Boston, MA)
  • Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
  • Occidental College (Los Angeles, CA)
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George Washington University (Washington, DC)

Applied for a B.A. in

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Both Parents + 1 more

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Personal Statement
598 Words
Your disability, Overcoming personal struggle
That night as I was getting ready for bed I became noticeably dizzy. I went into the bathroom to get a towel, suddenly; nothing, the world went blank. All I can recall is my vision becoming dark and narrow, then waking up two hours later on the floor. When I woke up the next morning, I saw I had scratches and bruises all over my body and immediately told my parents. The following day, after numerous tests and appointments, my...
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General Admissions Advice

Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received
107 Words
I would definately recommend hiring someone to help you with applications and the college process in general. Most of the time, college councelors at high schools are too busy with other students...
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How I chose schools to apply to
50 Words
First decide what is important to you! For me, being in a city was a...
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My advice about getting recommenders
64 Words
I chose teachers who knew and understood me as a person in hopes of having a stronger recommendation letter....
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High School Performance

GPA
3.20
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
N/A
 
High School TypeOther Private
Academic Performance in High School Low at first but improved
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
33
 
ACT Score Details
 
Other ACT Scores
ACT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Sports

SportsGolf

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesCharity Drive Organizing
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences

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