jessiemoore14,
Emory
B.S., Environmental and Marine Sciences
Born and raised in San Juan, Atlanta bound.
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Hometown
San Juan, Puerto Rico
GenderFemale
EthnicityHispanic
AdmissionEarly Action
Class of2019
English First Language
Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken
Spanish
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Emory University (Atlanta, GA)
Applied for a B.S. in Environmental and Marine Sciences
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Both ParentsSchool Specific Essays
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Personal Statement499 WordsDeath of a loved one, Family background, Family member’s disability, Overcoming a financial obstacleEver since I was a child I would always find myself listening to the constant “clicks” from the computers that were at some stage of repair every morning in the living room. Sound cards and microprocessors were spread across the floor as my dad attempted to detect the problems and complications within each computer’s casing. Watching him struggle with each of these projects, I would sit next to him with one of these relinquished components and wonder about its...Read more...Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school371 WordsPlease briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences in the space below. (Minimum 50 words, Maximum 75 words) From being Captain of my robotics team to teaching my classmates how to program, I undoubtedly like demonstrating others how important technology is in today's society by letting them have the opportunity to experience the same technological enlightenment I had when I began programming since sophomore year. By doing so, I am now President of the Nexus Technology Club, who's...Read more...Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay229 WordsWhat interests you most about WPI? WPI is not an average university where one only focuses on his or her academic areas, WPI is a realm of diversity and technological profession where one, such as myself, can expand her open-mindedness while learning how to program or build a robot in one of the nation's top robotics programs. In other words, what interests me the most about WPI is its robotics programs and diversity. Coming from Puerto Rico, a Hispano-American environment,...Read more...Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school251 WordsExplain your interest in the major you selected. You may describe a related experience you’ve had to that area of study and/or your future career goals. Please limit your response to approximately 300 words. Ever since sophomore year in high school, I have always had a curiosity on computers and their functionality in which they have helped our society during the past few years. From creating car-detecting apps to humanoid robots, computers are essential devices that contribute to the...Read more...Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay274 WordsBeyond rankings, location, and athletics, why are you interested in attending Georgia Tech? Georgia Tech has come to my absolute interest once I learned about its remarkable robotics labs such as the Humanoid Robotics Lab, and Socially Intelligent Machines Lab. Over the past three years, I have been part of my school's robotics team. By integrating myself into Georgia Tech and its programs, I will be able to expand my knowledge in these areas. In addition, its research programs are...Read more...Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay430 WordsWhy Lafayette? (20-200 words) Lafayette College is not an average college where one only focuses on his or her academic areas, Lafayette is a realm of diversity with an academically-inclined ambiance where one, such as myself, can expand her open-mindedness while learning how to program or build a robot in one of the nation's top liberal arts colleges. Coming from Puerto Rico, a Hispano-American environment, one of my main goals is to expose myself to a culturally-assorted environment where I...Read more...General Admissions Advice
Recommended summer activities during high school and college30 WordsIf you're a rising junior or senior, I'd highly...Read more...How to increase chances at my school19 WordsWhat Emory University mostly looks for...Read more...List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience46 WordsNever show up late to an interview, dress nicely, and always be honest on...Read more...5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)19 Words1. Driven. 2. Motivated. 3. Passionate about other...Read more...Why I declined other schools21 WordsMy university was my second/third...Read more...High School Performance
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