Marymisscontrary
Marymisscontra,
Duke
B.S., Public Policy Analysis, , Political Science and Government, , International Studies
Franco-American student raised in France and attending Duke next semester
Features Included
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Essays
1
Schools
3
Scores
1
Advice
3
ECs
0
Sports

Background

Hometown , France
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
Class of
English First Language No
Other Language(s) Spoken French, Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice

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Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Duke University (Durham, NC)
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Duke University (Durham, NC)

Applied for in Public Policy Analysis

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Both Parents + 2 more

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Of Roses, Wildflowers and the Importance of Choice. I was born to be a rose. Indeed, French children are placed in a neutral pH environment, pruned and tutored from their earliest days to grow straight and blossom to a perfect standard. My mother, however, is American, and has always said that children in the United States are treated more like wildflowers. You never know what to expect from a wildflower, she says, but when it blooms, you accept it for...
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
23 Words
Spoke of family history at Duke, personal education path since birth that was totally flipped around when I visited Duke, the FOCUS program
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Supplemental Essay Diversity statement
20 Words
Spoke of how the diversity in my neighbourhood, within my family and in my own identity has shaped me today.
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General Admissions Advice

What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school
102 Words
I found after getting admitted ED to Duke that loads of studens simply didn't know as much about the school as I do. The key isn't to comment on the gorgeous...
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High School Performance

Rank
Top 1%
 
High School TypeOther Private
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Low one semester/year
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
1
 
ACT Score Details
 
Highest SAT
1410
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2000
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2000
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesChoir, Church, Equestrian

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