EmilyZ
EmilyZ,
Southern CT
B.S., Social Work and Youth Services
Hi, I'm Emily! I am currently a freshman at Southern Connecticut State University. I am a social work major. I love art, history, lacrosse, Netflix.
Features Included
2
Essays
8
Schools
3
Scores
24
Advice
4
ECs
2
Sports

Background

Hometown New Fairfield, Connecticut
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision, Early Action
Class of2019
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • George Mason University (Fairfax, VA)
  • Franklin Pierce University (Rindge, NH)
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Southern Connecticut State University (New Haven, CT)

Applied for a B.S. in Social Work and Youth Services

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Both Parents + 2 more

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Personal Statement
303 Words
Reaching a goal
I plan on making the most of it by becoming a veteran’s counselor at a Veterans hospital. This has been a goal of mine since my freshman year of high school when I first met a veteran with PTSD who is now a very good friend of mine. PTSD is also known as post- traumatic stress disorder. This disorder is “is an anxiety disorder that may develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which severe physical...
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Supplemental Essay Issue of personal significance
34 Words
My college essay was about when I got my concussion during lacrosse season my freshman year of high school and how I didn't let that setback destroy what I have worked so hard for.
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General Admissions Advice

Recommended summer activities during high school and college
61 Words
During the summer, you have the chance to take part in community service opportunities, and you should definitely...
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How to increase chances at my school
76 Words
If you have a reach school that you really want to attend, make sure to participate in clubs and extracurriculars at your high...
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My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them
58 Words
In college, participate in activities that you enjoy or are related to your major. I am in...
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Most popular extracurricular activities at my college
6 Words
Greek life,...
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My favorite course thus far, and why
29 Words
My favorite course would definitely be history 111 because my...
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5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)
70 Words
Tired (we usually pull lots of all nighters, especially when you forget about a paper due that week), studious (concerned about...
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What I’d change about my school if I were student body president
33 Words
I would change the meal plan at my school because...
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What I now know about my school that I never would have known prior to enrolling
37 Words
Living in a dorm is pretty awesome because you automatically have...
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How to approach transferring schools
30 Words
Talk to an advisor and be in contact with...
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What I’d change about my application process
26 Words
I would spend more time on my applications...
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Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received
51 Words
I never felt the need to use a private admissions counselor except for when it...
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List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience
42 Words
I only interviewed with one school which was George Mason University. This was...
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What set me apart from other applicants
31 Words
My extracurricular activities and community service set me apart. ...
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Why I declined other schools
93 Words
I had to decline other school because of money problems. It is hard to say that I was accepted into my dream school and the reach school I...
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Post-college plans
39 Words
When I graduate with my BS in social work, I plan on...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
41 Words
I chose my school because my parents went here, it is not...
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How I chose schools to apply to
36 Words
I chose schools based on their acceptance rate of previous applicants...
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What I like about my school’s location and culture
50 Words
I didn't like my schools location because everyone told me that the city I'm in...
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Reaching out to professors and coaches at schools I applied to
45 Words
I never felt the need to talk to caches and professors at my school. ...
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Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice
45 Words
I applied for over 100 scholarships and received none, but never stop applying for them...
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Additional material sent in after waitlisted or deferred
16 Words
I was never waitlisted or...
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What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school
16 Words
Be passionate when writing about...
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My advice about getting recommenders
24 Words
To get better recommendations, ask teachers who...
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How to approach transferring schools
6 Words
I have...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.14
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 50%
 
High School TypePublic
Academic Performance in High School Low one semester/year
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1060
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
1450
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score1450
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details1 classes and scores

Sports

SportsLacrosse, Field Hockey

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesFuture Business Leaders of America (FBLA), American Cancer Society, Debate Club/Team, Tutoring/Mentoring
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received
Application Additional Materials

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