emilystuch,
Grinnell
B.A., Biology
I am excitable individual with a sense of adventure and a strong work ethic.
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Schools
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Scores
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Advice
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ECs
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Sports
Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
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Beyond the Boundaries: My Advance from the Couch to the Backcountry
Every summer, for as long as I can remember, I have spent time at my grandmother’s house in the Adirondacks. The summer before my sixteenth birthday was no different from past summers but I felt unnaturally listless. Something about the Adirondacks had always filled me with a vigor I could not quite place, but that particular summer my adolescent disinterest in the ‘simple things’ kicked into high gear....
Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school
31 Words
Grinnell's moniker is the "Pioneers". Based off what you know about the school, what would you change the college's moniker to be and why/should the moniker be changed and why?
General Admissions Advice
Why I ultimately chose my school
9 Words
I chose Grinnell...
High School Performance
GPA
2.80
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N/A
Academic Performance in High School Low at first but improved
Explanation of Low Grades
Test Scores
Highest SAT
1340
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
1890
SAT Score Details
SAT Prep
AP / IB Classes and Scores
Sports
SportsCross Country, Track & Field
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ActivitiesSchool Theater/Plays, School Newspaper/Magazine/Journalism
Experience & Awards
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Volunteer Experiences
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