fgscivittaro,
UChicago
B.A., Economics
UChicago student and Quizbowler interested in economics, data analytics, and books.
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University of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
Applied for a B.A. in Economics
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: NoSchool Specific Essays
Personal Statement439 WordsFamily background, Story central to identity, Creative personal story, Embracing your heritageThe most practical and culturally identifiable word of my Italian heritage is not actually a word. Rather, it is a hand motion, and I have seen it incessantly in the streets of Bari (my family’s hometown), on television, and at my family’s dinner table arguments (another very important tradition of Italian culture). Transcending spoken language, this singular gesture is capable of expressing a vast spectrum of emotions in a manner only visible to those of Italian heritage –much...Supplemental Essay: Other439 Wordshe most practical and culturally identifiable word of my Italian heritage is not actually a word. Rather, it is a hand motion, and I have seen it incessantly in the streets of Bari (my family’s hometown), on television, and at my family’s dinner table arguments (another very important tradition of Italian culture). Transcending spoken language, this singular gesture is capable of expressing a vast spectrum of emotions in a manner only visible to those of Italian heritage –much...School Specific Advice
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What I’d change about my application process164 WordsI, like many other students, used Early Action/Early Decision to apply to my dream school in the desperate hopes of increasing my chances of getting in. It didn't work however: I was simply deferred. Being deferred isn't the worst thing; it gives you another chance. But it does...Additional material sent in after waitlisted or deferred269 WordsI was waitlisted from three schools and deferred AND waitlisted from another. It's not a bad thing, frankly. It's worse than being accepted but it's better than being rejected outright. I ended up being accepted to the school that had deferred and then waitlisted me, so the wait was worth it, even if it was extremely frustrating. If you do get waitlisted/deferred but are still interested in the school, then sending SOME additional material may help. First of all, don't...
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Academic Performance in High School SteadyWeighted GPA4.50RankTop 5%
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