WEscobar1
WEscobar1,
Northwestern
B.A., Economics, , Mass Communications and Media
I am a sophomore undergrad at Northwestern University. I study Economics and Communications.
Features Included
3
Essays
11
Schools
1
Scores
1
Advice
8
ECs
3
Sports

Background

Hometown Chicago, Illinois
GenderMale
EthnicityHispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2017
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
  • Loyola University Chicago (Chicago, IL)
  • University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign (Champaign, IL)
  • University of Illinois - Chicago  (Chicago, IL)
  • Yale University (New Haven, CT)
  • Columbia University (New York, NY)
  • Bowdoin College (Brunswick, ME)
  • Seton Hall University (South Orange, NJ)
  • DePaul University (Chicago, IL)
  • University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
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Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)

Applied for a B.A. in Economics

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Personal Statement
365 Words
Transition to adulthood
The great thing about college is that I finally get the opportunity to completely find myself. I am able to study what I feel most passionate about. Not only do I grow in knowledge, but I mature in my character. Besides manifesting my education, the major reason why I am going to college is to find my destiny. I believe that in order to do so, I must finally build my identity. The man I want to be is one...
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
283 Words
Northwestern Statement: What are the unique qualities of Northwestern - and of the specific undergraduate school to which you are applying - that make you want to attend the University? In what ways do you hope to take advantage of the qualities you have identified? The unique quality of Northwestern University and of Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences that make me want to attend the University is the excellent student-teacher ratio. According to the Northwestern University Common Data Set 201...
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Additional Essay Details
18 Words
I always save my responses to the short writing questions that colleges because they often overlap one another.
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General Admissions Advice

My advice about getting recommenders
113 Words
Try to choose a professor that teaches a subject that you plan to choose as your major. Do not choose a professor whom you never had a class with. Try to choose a professor...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.26
 
Rank
Top 5%
 
High School TypeReligious
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
27
 
ACT Score Details
 
ACT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Sports

SportsFootball (Recruited), Track & Field, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesQuiz Bowl/Academic Bowl, Book Buddies, School Newspaper/Magazine/Journalism, Charity Drive Organizing, Community Cleanup / Service, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Tutoring/Mentoring
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Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received
Application Additional Materials

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