rivayeo
rivayeo,
Rochester
B.A., Political Science and Government, , Economics
Features Included
3
Essays
16
Schools
15
Scores
0
Advice
7
ECs
0
Sports

Background

Hometown Chino Hills, California
GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2018
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Mandarin, Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of Rochester (Rochester, NY)
  • University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)
  • University of California - Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
  • University of San Diego (San Diego, CA)
  • University of California - Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara, CA)
  • Northeastern University (Boston, MA)
  • Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA)
  • St. John's University (Queens, NY)
  • Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)
  • Princeton University (Princeton, NJ)
  • Yale University (New Haven, CT)
  • Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
  • Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO)
  • Brown University (Providence, RI)
  • Tufts University (Medford, MA)
  • Williams College (Williamstown, MA)
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University of Rochester (Rochester, NY)

Applied for a B.A. in Political Science and Government

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Personal Statement
539 Words
Place you’re content
This chaotic locale is not a war-zone, although it seems like one: Rows upon rows of tired faces glance at me and back to the crumpled slips of paper in their hands. A man kneels on the dirty linoleum floor, trying to fit his belongings into two carry-on bags. In the back of the plane, a little boy listens as his weary-eyed mother tells him stories of the happy land far far away. I am alone in Logan International Airport,...
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
250 Words
University of Rochester - Rochester is the embodiment of change for good. I have heard about the marshmallow test for years, so I was intrigued to learn that Rochester had pioneered research demonstrating that there are factors beyond genetics for marshmallow-doomed children, thus improving upon an accepted idea. I love that Rochester’s dedication to improvement is also apparent in its curriculum. With the freedom to “build my own,” I can turn my dream of double majoring in international relations...
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Supplemental Essay Strong beliefs/principles
525 Words
The rusty looking trapeze hung suspended in midair in front of me. It looked a long way away, and the floor looked a long way down. I was standing at the edge of a slightly rickety wooden platform on top of a forty foot tall tree. I was there as part of a teambuilding activity for the California Association of Student Councils. It had been a long climb up to where I was, and now I had the choice of...
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General Admissions Advice

High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.34
 
Rank
Top 25%
 
High School TypeMagnet
Academic Performance in High School Low one semester/year

Test Scores

Highest ACT
35
 
ACT Score Details
 
ACT Prep
Highest SAT
1550
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2280
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2280
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details12 classes and scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesYearbook, Best Buddies, Community Cleanup / Service, Debate Club/Team, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), National Honor Society, Nonprofit, NGO or Charitable Organization

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received

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