gomezandres97,
UC Berkeley
B.S., Political Science and Government
Determined to go to law school.
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Monterey Park, California
GenderMale
EthnicityHispanic, Native American
Class of2018
First Gen College StudentNo
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University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)
Applied for a B.S. in Political Science and Government
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: NoSchool Specific Essays
Personal Statement546 WordsCareer aspirations, Childhood memory, Creative personal story, Embracing your heritage, Issue of personal significance, One moment that changed you, Story central to identity, Transition to adulthood, Work experienceTell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud, and how does it relate to the person you are? When I was in middle school, I played basketball in my backyard every day. Growing up as an only child with a single mother, I spent a lot of time by myself. My gardener, Jose, came twice a week and was always up for shooting...Read more...Personal Statement543 WordsCareer aspirations, Creative personal story, Interest in other academic subject, Movie or book that changed you, Reaching a goal, Transition to adulthood, Volunteer/public interest workWhat is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed and describe any experience you have had in the field — such as volunteer work, internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities — and what you have gained from your involvement. My intended major is political science and I will pursue a law degree to work in the public sector. American politicians have lost sight of what it means to be a public servant, which entails protecting...Read more...School Specific Advice
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How to approach transferring schools188 WordsI transferred from a California community college to University of California, Berkeley. The key to this really is the personal statement. The competition is high among transfer students, and almost all of them will have a high GPA. This means that the personal statement will really make or break you. The best advice I can give...Read more...5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)106 WordsDedicated. Everyone at UC Berkeley is extremely smart, but the work ethic is what sets us apart. Diverse. There is not only racial diversity Berkeley, but also intellectual diversity; which is important...Read more...What set me apart from other applicants90 WordsAs a transfer student, the typical course of action is do finish all your major pre-requisites and breadth courses in two years. I did it in one....Read more...Why I declined other schools102 WordsEvery single school I applied to accepted me for the Fall, but Cal accepted me for the Spring. Being accepted into UCLA, UCSD, UCD, UCSB, and UCR was really a great...Read more...Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice82 WordsI applied for scholarships and I was awarded with one, but I also took out a loan for $5,500. The loan was federally subsidized, meaning it...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA3.09RankTop 50%
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