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monicastroc7,
Stonehill
B.A., Environmental Studies, , International Relations and National Security Studies
Hello! My name is Monica Castro, and I will attend Stonehill College this fall! I have great experience with the application process, as there are many things I know now that I did not know when I started applying to college. I am here to help :)
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Background
Hometown
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
GenderFemale
EthnicityHispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019
English First Language
No
Other Language(s) Spoken
Spanish, French
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Stonehill College (Easton, MA)
Applied for a B.A. in Environmental Studies
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Since I was about seven years old, my dad and I take excursions to Lepaterique, a protected municipality in Honduras with a beautiful forest. We would walk for hours in the seemingly endless humid mountains, my tiny seven year old self asking questions about the little frogs I would catch or seeds we would gather. I believe those Sunday dad-daughter excursions inspired in me a love for nature, and taught me life lessons I will never forget. Probably few people...Read more...Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay370 WordsI wrote a "Why us" essay for Davidson College. I just wrote about the things I liked that most about the college and how I would contribute to the college. In case you need an example, this was my essay: As I extensively searched for colleges which contained both my academic and moral interests, I almost jumped from excitement when I found Davidson College. I know that Davidson College is amongst the best colleges in United States, but that in...Read more...Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school401 WordsIn my application to Lehigh University, I had to write a supplemental essay about success. It was very important for me to explain a deeper meaning of success and not just what is commonly perceived as so. In case you need an example, this was my essay: First of all, a successful person lives by a simple rule: "Do what you love and love what you do". A person who doesn't do what he or she loves, is not truly...Read more...Additional Essay Details349 WordsWhen I was writing my application essay, I encountered A LOT of difficulties. First of all, it was hard to choose the topic. I read and read sample application essays, and they were really good, but they were nothing I could identify with. It wasn't until I truly asked myself what had brought me to the place I was, applying to college and choosing my major, when I truly knew I wanted to write about something that really impacted my...Read more...General Admissions Advice
What I’d change about my application process72 WordsDuring my application process, I applied to way to many schools, 14! I would suggest to not stress about completing multiple applications, but...Read more...Recommended summer activities during high school and college53 WordsIf you are in high school, I recommend that you start exploring careers, hands-on by working....Read more...How I chose schools to apply to52 WordsI think it is really important to pick a school that has a wide range of...Read more...What I like about my school’s location and culture33 WordsPersonally, I liked that my school is located in a...Read more...What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school56 WordsI think a good "Why Us" essay, is one which comes directly from your heart. Look for...Read more...High School Performance
GPA3.90(no specification of weighting)RankTop 1%
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