tshannon
tshannon,
Spelman
B.A., International Studies
An international studies major at Spelman College.
Features Included
1
Essays
7
Schools
5
Scores
4
Advice
4
ECs
1
Sports

Background

Hometown Raleigh, North Carolina
GenderFemale
EthnicityBlack / African American
AdmissionEarly Action
Class of2016
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken French

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Spelman College (Atlanta, GA)
  • Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Temple University (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Howard University (Washington, DC)
  • Florida A&M University (Tallahassee, FL)
  • North Carolina A&T State University (Greensboro, NC)
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Spelman College (Atlanta, GA)

Applied for a B.A. in International Studies

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Both Parents

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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We are the rabid animals of the dead, terrifying those who dare to cross us. I anticipate the opening of the huge, silky red curtains, and I take in my surroundings. Through my gleaming, golden mask I can see the brilliant blue lights in front of me. I look to my right and wink at my best friend Kyla, who is wearing her own radiant, bejeweled gray mask. As Dante makes his way through the “woods”---first crossing my friend,...
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General Admissions Advice

How I chose schools to apply to
41 Words
Try to visit as many campuses as possible. Check with your school,...
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My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them
38 Words
Student ambassador; Army ROTC (2012-2013); Peer Assistant Leader for New Student...
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Post-college plans
21 Words
Fulbright Fellowship or Peace Corps or...
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Recommended summer activities during high school and college
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Any research opportunities that pertain to...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.40
(no specification of weighting)
High School TypeBoarding
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Low one semester/year
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1290
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
1800
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score1800
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details4 classes and scores

Sports

SportsField Hockey

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesGreen Club, Drama Production Crew, School Choir, Student Activities Committee

Experience & Awards

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