Gracer,
Scripps
B.A., Biology, , Public Health, , Public Policy Analysis
I am a freshman at Scripps College, one of the five Claremont Colleges in Southern California.
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Advice
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Sports

Background

Hometown Danville, California
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2018
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Scripps College (Claremont, CA)
  • Brown University (Providence, RI)
  • Haverford College (Haverford, PA)
  • Pomona College (Claremont, CA)
  • Occidental College (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Tufts University (Medford, MA)
  • Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO)
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Scripps College (Claremont, CA)

Applied for a B.A. in Biology

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

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Personal Statement
666 Words
Family member’s disability
Everyone has a bit of Peter Pan in them. No one wants to grow too old to Trick or Treat, hang from the monkey bars at the playground, or buy meals from the Kids’ Menu. Adults always reminisce about the “good old days,” back when they were still children with no worries in life. Whether it is through a series of gradual steps or all at once, we all go through that transition some time in our lives. For me,...
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Supplemental Essay Strong beliefs/principles
487 Words
I have been interested in health and nutrition since seventh grade, when after six months of testing, I deduced that my reoccurring vertigo and migraines stemmed from a sensitivity to certain preservatives. Over the years I have become fascinated by the correlation between what I consume and how it affects me. When I came across the concept of genetically modified organisms, or GMO’s, I immediately began to question their impact. I was inspired to take a stand against genetically...
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General Admissions Advice

How to increase chances at my school
97 Words
I created a documentary for a class that ended after the application deadlines for some of my schools. I was proud of the final product of my documentary, and...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.44
 
Rank
Top 5%
 
High School TypeOther Private
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
33
 
ACT Score Details
 
ACT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details3 classes and scores

Sports

SportsBasketball, Soccer

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesAmerican Red Cross, Community Cleanup / Service, Help Save Our Environment, Homecoming committee, Odyssey of the Mind, Student Council / Government, Tutoring/Mentoring
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received

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