ash15,
UCSC
B.A., Political Science and Government, , Philosophy, , Pre-Law Studies, , Communication and Media Studies
Hi! I attended an all-girls private Catholic High School in which I excelled in ECs while maintaining a decent GPA in the hardest courses my school offered. Please choose me as a mentor, I have a lot of helpful advice even if my stats aren't similar.
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University of California - Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz, CA)
Applied for a B.A. in Political Science and Government
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Personal Statement554 WordsEmbracing your heritage, Family background, Feeling out of place, Overcoming personal struggle, Story central to identityThey say opposites attract, and that was definitely the case with my parents. Perhaps it was the polarization in their parenting styles that allowed me to adopt bits of both personalities, leading to me to become a hybrid of two unique characters. My father always had a knack for trying new things and encouraged me to do the same. He was the All-American man that could nail any job interview with his genuine personality. It was from him that I...Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay2 WordsNYU specificAdditional Essay Details28 WordsI focused on my personality here because, ultimately, you can't bring your high school grades or ECs with you to college. Message me for more help on these!
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My advice about getting recommenders18 WordsDon't be afraid to just...Most popular extracurricular activities at my college37 WordsOk, this isn't the most popular but definitely the most underrated...My favorite course thus far, and why67 WordsUnique to UC Santa Cruz, the core course is a college level writing course every one is required to take...5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)5 WordsDiverse, Hardworking,...What I’d change about my school if I were student body president56 WordsI would definitely change how UCSC students may view themselves as "low ranked" because there are plenty...What I now know about my school that I never would have known prior to enrolling7 WordsNot many...How to approach transferring schools36 WordsDo not be afraid to take the chance on transferring. But...Recommended summer activities during high school and college46 WordsSummer Schools in topics that you are interested in as well as one or...Why I ultimately chose my school36 WordsVISIT VISIT VISIT. It will surprise you how different you feel...What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school27 WordsLook into the program you want to get...Additional material sent in after waitlisted or deferred34 WordsIf you have the opportunity to write why you would...
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High School TypeReligiousGPA3.91(no specification of weighting)RankTop 10%
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Original SAT Score2090Highest SAT1460on 1600 scaleHighest SAT2090SAT Score Details
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SportsCross Country, Golf (Recruited)
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ActivitiesNational Honor Society, Tutoring/Mentoring, Science Club/Team, Political Campaign, Debate Club/Team, Animal Foster Care Provider / Animal Rescue Volunteer
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