michaelm226
michaelm226,
Memphis
B.A., Creative Writing
Aspiring writer and editor. I majored in Creative Writing at the University of Memphis.
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Essays
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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

Background

Hometown Nashville, Tennessee
GenderMale
EthnicityBlack / African American
AdmissionEarly Decision
Class of2018
First Gen College StudentNo
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

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Waitlisted or Withdrew
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University of Memphis (Memphis, TN)

Applied for a B.A. in Creative Writing

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

Regardless of who we are, we all have something we look forward to. I, in particular, have set goals for myself. My personal and educational goal is to become a novelist and educator, with a Master’s degree in English and Education. I can say that throughout my years of being in grade school, I have never had appropriate education, especially in English. By the tenth grade, I craved more than just a normal English class that I would continue...
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School Specific Advice

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General Admissions Advice

Why I ultimately chose my school
88 Words
I chose to attend the University of Memphis because of how close it was to home. U of M was the least expensive route, too. If...
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How to increase chances at my school
66 Words
One thing a person can most definitely do is to have an impressive resume. When going to a physical, my...
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Post-college plans
72 Words
Everyone should have plans for post-college mapped out while they are in high school or a freshman in college. You do not...
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Recommended summer activities during high school and college
74 Words
I always advocate hanging out with your friends or going somewhere new during your high school years. Or maybe even a summer...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.00
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 25%
 
High School TypePublic
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest ACT
19
 
ACT Score Details
 
Other ACT Scores
ACT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details2 classes and scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesDrama Production Crew, Spanish Club, Student Council / Government, Book Buddies

Experience & Awards

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