tandra88
tandra88,
GSU
B.S., Journalism
Features Included
0
Essays
5
Schools
5
Scores
7
Advice
4
ECs
0
Sports

Background

Hometown Austell, Georgia
GenderFemale
EthnicityBlack / African American
AdmissionEarly Decision
Class of2019
First Gen College StudentYes
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, GA)
  • Georgia State University (Atlanta, GA)
  • University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY)
  • University of Georgia (Athens, GA)
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Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, GA)

Applied for a B.S. in Journalism

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

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General Admissions Advice

Most popular extracurricular activities at my college
29 Words
Definitely Greek life. The various Greek fraternities and sororities...
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My favorite course thus far, and why
57 Words
My favorite course has definitely been Introduction to Sociology. I went into the class skeptical that I...
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What I now know about my school that I never would have known prior to enrolling
60 Words
How small the town is! I love the small, college town that my school is in. I knew...
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Recommended summer activities during high school and college
74 Words
I totally recommend beginning your first job (if you haven't started working already, that is) the summer before freshman year. That way,...
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Why I declined other schools
69 Words
College campus tours are SO IMPORTANT. Even though on a tour they might only tell you all the good points about...
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How I chose schools to apply to
45 Words
I first looked only in state at first. I knew I couldn't afford to...
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Post-college plans
41 Words
I'm not looking to go to grad school. Once I graduate, I...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.70
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 25%
 
High School TypePublic
Academic Performance in High School Low at first but improved
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
23
 
ACT Score Details
 
Highest SAT
1250
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
1750
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score1750
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details2 classes and scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesAmerican Red Cross, School Newspaper/Magazine/Journalism, Yearbook, School Theater/Plays
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received

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