ShannonZ,
Dickinson
B.A., Political Science and Government
Senior offering words of wisdom/ regrets/ encouragement to anyone in need of some guidance
Features Included
3
Essays
7
Schools
1
Scores
16
Advice
4
ECs
2
Sports
Background
Hometown
Butler, Pennsylvania
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionEarly Action
Class of2016
English First Language
Yes
Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
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Dickinson College (Carlisle, PA)
Applied for a B.A. in Political Science and Government
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He was a teacher, role model, and hero in my life as well as in many others' lives. Though I only knew my father for a short period of time, his influence has been the most significant part of my development. His virtuous example has shaped my character, actions, and values. My dad, Lieutenant Colonel Robert Zangas, has left a strong impression on me because of his dedication to putting others before himself. After serving on active duty with Operation...Read more...Supplemental Essay Issue of personal significance26 WordsI actually applied to transfer going into my junior year but decided not to in the end, but was accepted to other schools using this essay:Read more...Additional Essay Details505 WordsNaïve was how I felt when I began my college search in high school. As the oldest of three children, I did not fully understand the magnitude of common decisions when choosing a college. Family, friends and acquaintances would willingly give their suggestions to me and a theme emerged that I should first decide between a larger or smaller school. I decided to attend a smaller, liberal arts school but after a full year I realized that a larger...Read more...General Admissions Advice
My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them149 WordsCollege is the time to explore every inkling of an interest without caring what people think. I recommend signing up for the lists on activity fair day just to have the information and decide later if you want to go. I joined a sorority, Pi...Read more...What I’d change about my application process50 WordsI would have applied to more schools to give myself an opportunity to branch out...Read more...List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience26 WordsI also interviewed at Grove City College then...Read more...Most popular extracurricular activities at my college45 WordsGreek life is a large interest, though not a large part of our...Read more...How to increase chances at my school54 WordsAs I may be the most indecisive person on the planet, for my school, I visited...Read more...What I now know about my school that I never would have known prior to enrolling52 Words2,000 students is smaller than I thought, but there are pros and cons to the size. Socially...Read more...How to approach transferring schools65 WordsI actually almost transferred, in fact was accepted to other institutions. I was tired of struggling to find fun night...Read more...Recommended summer activities during high school and college12 WordsGet an internship! Look...Read more...5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)10 WordsWell-rounded Studious...Read more...What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school20 WordsStudy Abroad programs go above and...Read more...My favorite course thus far, and why7 WordsIt all...Read more...Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received3 Wordsdidn't...Read more...What set me apart from other applicants26 WordsI visited Dickinson a lot becuause I am...Read more...Why I declined other schools10 WordsI liked dickinson's...Read more...My advice about getting recommenders10 WordsHave an updated...Read more...Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice2 WordsStudent...Read more...High School Performance
GPA3.80(no specification of weighting)RankTop 25%
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Test Scores
Highest SAT1190on 1600 scaleHighest SAT1650SAT Score Details
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AP / IB Classes and Scores
Sports
SportsCross Country, Track & Field
Extracurriculars
ActivitiesModel Congress / Model UN, Student Council / Government, Spanish Club, National Honor Society
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