jaclynh
jaclynh,
BC
B.A.
Junior at BC!
Features Included
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Essays
3
Schools
9
Scores
5
Advice
0
ECs
2
Sports

Background

GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionEarly Action
Class of2016
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA)
  • Villanova University (Villanova, PA)
  • Cornell University (Ithaca, NY)
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Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA)

Applied for a B.A. in

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

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Personal Statement
148 Words
One moment that changed you
It was hard to think of a personal statement that would set me apart from other applicants. I did not have any particularly profound moments that would allow me to write an essay that was long enough. Upon reflection of my life and experiences, I thought that it would be best to choose a moment in which I realized that I was making the transition from high school to adulthood. I ended up writing about redecorating my bedroom, because in...
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General Admissions Advice

How I chose schools to apply to
194 Words
The first thing I did was consider distance. How far away did I want to go? I hate flying, so I knew that every school had to be close enough to drive. I also thought about how often I would want to come home for a weekend during the semesters. I decided that five hours would be my...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
276 Words
When my mom suggested that we go visit Boston College, I put up a fight. I was set on Cornell and that was where I was going to go. She forced me to go visit one weekend late in the summer, much to my dismay. But once I walked on campus, I knew instantly that BC was going to be my new home. Everyone told me that I would know what school was The One once I stepped on. It was not until...
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My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them
298 Words
Extracurricular activities are a HUGE part of the Boston College community. It is extremely hard to find a student who is not involved in at least one club. In fact, it is probably difficult to find someone who is involved in just one, since everyone seems to overexert themselves and become super involved. One of the most popular, and therefore competitive clubs, is called 4Boston, a club in which there are several small groups that are assigned a location in Boston to serve. Placements vary from nursing homes to...
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What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school
127 Words
The Jesuit ideals are certainly an important part of the BC community, thus they would be a perfect topic for a "Why Me" essay. Community service and giving back is huge, and we are big on "men and...
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My advice about getting recommenders
184 Words
In high school, I had close bonds with all of my teachers, which made it hard to pick who I wanted to write my letters. Some of my teachers I had had for more than one year, so I had gotten to know them very well. I ultimately looked at the classes to see which...
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High School Performance

GPA
4.00
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 10%
 
High School TypePublic
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
32
 
ACT Score Details
 
ACT Prep
SAT Prep
Other Standardized Tests

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details8 classes and scores

Sports

SportsField Hockey, Softball

Extracurriculars

Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences

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