dreamsareality
dreamsareality,
Valparaiso
B.B.A., Marketing, , French Language and Literature
I am currently a freshman at Valparaiso University, a marketing and French double major. I applied to over 40 schools and was accepted to each one!
Features Included
4
Essays
13
Schools
3
Scores
8
Advice
9
ECs
2
Sports

Background

Hometown Crystal Lake, Illinois
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken French

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Grand Canyon University (Phoenix, AZ)
  • Loyola University Chicago (Chicago, IL)
  • Belmont University (Nashville, TN)
  • University of Maine (Orono, ME)
  • Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, OH)
  • Marquette University (Milwaukee, WI)
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Valparaiso University (Valparaiso, IN)

Applied for a B.B.A. in Marketing

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Personal Statement
57 Words
Leaving home
It can be really hard to leave the nest. No one likes a chance in routine and a lot of students will struggle when they leave because they are not prepared. Becoming prepared may seem like a waste of time, but it is all a mental game. One of the ways in which I prepared myself is....
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
12 Words
Description using school's mission statement, location, national rankings & personal experience with school.
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Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school
524 Words
Question was: What about your classes at Loyola will help with a significant issue of the 21st century? Here's my response: A significant issue of the 21st century is lack of communication skills. As teenagers, we are constantly texting, tweeting, calling, posting, taking selfies, and sending snap-chats. We need to put down our phones as a whole, and realize there is so much beauty in the world around us. We need to realize we can't always text someone and say ...
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Additional Essay Details
12 Words
Make it true to you, don't try to be something you're not.
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General Admissions Advice

Most popular extracurricular activities at my college
4 Words
Tour...
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What I now know about my school that I never would have known prior to enrolling
5 Words
Don't worry,...
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What I’d change about my application process
15 Words
Don't try and be the...
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What set me apart from other applicants
28 Words
All of my leadership experiences, colleges love that!...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
27 Words
I made a spreadsheet of cost, size, location,...
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Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice
31 Words
Apply for any scholarship you can, no matter how...
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My advice about getting recommenders
40 Words
Ask the people who know you well, but also make sure you...
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What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school
13 Words
Be determined and committed...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.75
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 25%
 
High School TypePublic
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Low one semester/year
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
29
 
ACT Score Details
 
ACT Prep
Highest SAT
1510
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2180
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2180
SAT Prep
Other Standardized Tests

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details1 classes and scores

Sports

SportsTrack & Field (Recruited), Volleyball (Recruited)

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesAmerican Cancer Society, Best Buddies, Church, French Club, Greek Life (Fraternity/Sorority), Nursing Home Volunteer, Student Council / Government, Tutoring/Mentoring, Volunteer Coach
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received
Application Additional Materials

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