dtoon123
dtoon123,
Auburn
B.S., Computer Programming, , Computer Science, , Computer Software Engineering
I am a rising junior expected to graduate May 2017 majoring in Computer Science. I am a Alabama native. I enjoy playing basketball, programming, and socializing with friends.
Features Included
2
Essays
4
Schools
3
Scores
5
Advice
2
ECs
1
Sports

Background

Hometown Meridianville, Alabama
GenderMale
EthnicityBlack / African American
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2017
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Auburn University (Auburn, AL)
  • University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL)
  • Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN)
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Auburn University (Auburn, AL)

Applied for a B.S. in Computer Programming

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Both Parents

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Personal Statement
2203 Words
Reaching a goal, Career aspirations
The development of a popular application has become a huge deal in society recently. 3.6 billion people (or 50% of the world’s population) own or have access to a mobile device. Mobile devices have already outpaced the majority of media we rely on everyday, including computers. Today, more people access the Web via a mobile device than via computer, and the disparity between the two numbers will grow more severe in the coming years. Statistics have shown that mobile application development...
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Supplemental Essay Explaining low grades/scores
169 Words
Don't feel like a low GPA or standardized score will keep you from being accepted into a school. Chances are your GPA isn't even as low as you think it really is. GPA and standardized test scores are one thing, but your extra curricular activities and personal statement in your application tell a whole different story. If your GPA isn't where you want it tell them that you had a rough start and are ready for a new beginning, a...
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General Admissions Advice

What I’d change about my application process
38 Words
Do not be afraid to talk about yourself. In your application...
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Most popular extracurricular activities at my college
55 Words
The most popular extracurricular activity at my high school was sports. 75% of people at my school were...
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My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them
69 Words
I personally played basketball in high school mainly because for one, I was a 6'7 slim person so it was basically...
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How to increase chances at my school
50 Words
To increase chances are your school of choice, first and foremost apply early during early...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
78 Words
My ultimate reason for choosing my school, Auburn university, was because theya re one of the few schools that offer software engineering and...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.70
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 10%
 
High School TypePublic
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Low at first but improved
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
23
 
ACT Score Details
 
Other ACT Scores
ACT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details2 classes and scores

Sports

SportsBasketball (Recruited)

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesNational Honor Society, French Club

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Application Additional Materials

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