
Jgarcia01,
Harvard
B.A., English
Hello there! I am a first gen Latino Harvard graduate from Los Angeles, California with a passion for real estate, fitness, and entertainment.
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Background
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
GenderMale
EthnicityHispanic
Class of2019
First Gen College StudentYes

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Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)
Applied for a B.A. in English
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: NoSchool Specific Essays
Personal Statement600 WordsFamily background, Feeling out of place, First in family to college, Friend/relative’s legal troubles, Issue of personal significance, Leadership experienceIn 1997, two parents felt forced to break the established laws of two countries, Mexico and the United States, in search of a better life. Little did they know that with every sandy step to the Promised Land, they stirred up a storm in the 11 month old baby on the father's back. That baby would not know his native land, yet the new land would embrace him, maybe a little too fondly. As this baby grew older and older, he began...Read more...School Specific Advice
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General Admissions Advice
Misconceptions I had about college before attending22 WordsI thought that the Ivy league was...Read more...My advice about getting recommenders24 WordsPick teachers that can speak a lot...Read more...Why I recommend taking a gap year30 WordsIf you can afford it, take a gap year!...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA4.22(equivalent to 3.99 unweighted)RankTop 1%
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Test Scores
Highest SAT1520on 1600 scaleHighest SAT2220SAT Score Details
Other SAT ScoresSAT Prep
AP / IB Classes and Scores
Details11 classes and scoresSports
SportsCross Country, Swimming/Diving, Track & Field
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ActivitiesAcademic, Academic, Academic, Academic, Other Club/Activity
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