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channellerusse,
Emory
B.A., Language Studies and Linguistics
Writer, music lover, not afraid to learn.
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Hometown
Myrtle Beach, Jamaica
GenderFemale
EthnicityBlack / African American
Class of2022
First Gen College StudentYes
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Emory University (Atlanta, GA)
Applied for a B.A. in Language Studies and Linguistics
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: NoSchool Specific Essays
Personal Statement823 WordsCreative personal story, Interest in fine arts, Issue of personal significance, Love of writing, Reaching a goal, Story central to identity, Childhood memory, Development of personal values, Diversity statement, Family background, Feeling out of place, First in family to college, International background, Overcoming a financial obstacle, Overcoming personal struggleWhen I was four, we were homeless. We lived in the Bronx at the time, and it was winter. My mother didn't have the money to buy heavy-duty winter jackets, so we settled for thin layers of clothes. We were immigrants fresh off the plane from Jamaica, and our English was heavily accented. Still, even with the fear that we might not be understood, we begged. For money. For compassion. We were homeless and cold, pleading in the middle of...Read more...School Specific Advice
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What I wish I had known as a first generation applicant167 WordsWhen it came to financial aid and sending scores, I was clueless. Prior to me, no one in my family even thought about applying to college. I was not aware of the significant financial burden college applications could pose. My advice to everyone applying is to exhaust as many waivers...Read more...How I made up for low grades in high school123 WordsMy freshman year was obstacle after obstacle. I'll admit: I pulled out some pretty mediocre grades. For every A I had, there was a C scattered in there. I ended my freshman year with a weighted GPA...Read more...How I narrowed down my essay topics97 WordsFirst and foremost, I am a writer. But when applying to colleges, I had no idea what topics to write on. But I understood that whatever I did choose...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA4.41RankTop 10%
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Highest ACT32ACT Score DetailsOther ACT ScoresACT Prep
Highest SAT1430SAT Score DetailsOther SAT ScoresSAT Prep
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