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melissa3
melissa3,
Harvard
B.A., Political Science and Government
I went to a public Texas high school where I mainly did policy debate along with some Latin and NHS. I'm attending Harvard University, and I'm looking to pursue a career in the civil service.
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Essays
12
Schools
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Scores
2
Advice
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ECs
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Sports

Background

Hometown San Antonio, Texas
GenderFemale
EthnicityHispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)
  • Columbia University (New York, NY)
  • Yale University (New Haven, CT)
  • Brown University (Providence, RI)
  • American University (Washington, DC)
  • Georgetown University (Washington, DC)
  • George Washington University (Washington, DC)
  • George Mason University (Fairfax, VA)
  • University of Texas - Austin (Austin, TX)
  • University of Texas - Dallas (Richardson, TX)
  • University of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
  • Rice University (Houston, TX)
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Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)

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

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Both Parents + 1 more

School Specific Essays

Personal Statement
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Anxiety before a competition, Study/travel abroad
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School Specific Advice

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General Admissions Advice

Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received
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Don't feel that you need a private admissions counselor to...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
160 Words
I ultimately chose Harvard because I felt that it would allow me to both find a niche while challenging myself with new experiences, people, and courses. It's a new area for me (very urban) without being intimidating like New York City. It's academically challenging while still providing flexible...
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High School Performance

GPA
4.00
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 1%
 
High School TypePublic
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1550
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2270
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2270
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
PSAT Scores
Other Standardized Tests

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details11 classes and scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesDebate Club/Team, Junior Classical League / Latin Club, National Honor Society
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