Bschreiber28
Bschreiber28,
Tufts
B.S., Civil Engineering, , Architecture Studies
Recent Graduate From Tufts University with Civil Engineering Degree
Features Included
2
Essays
2
Schools
11
Scores
1
Advice
3
ECs
0
Sports

Background

Hometown Dix Hills, New York
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionEarly Decision
Class of
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Tufts University (Medford, MA)
  • Tulane University (New Orleans, LA)
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Tufts University (Medford, MA)

Applied for in Civil Engineering

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

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Personal Statement
729 Words
Role model/inspiration, Death of a loved one
Cinderella, Snow White, and Hansel and Gretel—what do these fairy tales have in common? The infamous step-mother. A well-known component of many fairy tales, the evil step-mother is fortunately just a fallacy. My step-mother is an incredible person who, along with my biological mother, has had a profound impact on my life. Although these two women were as different as could be, they have both taught me valuable lessons that have helped to shape me as a person. Somewhat...
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Additional Essay Details
334 Words
For my personal essay I thought it was really important to put a positive spin on a difficult experience from my childhood; the loss of my mother. The death of a loved one can make for a really powerful essay but it is important to not come across as if you're just looking for "sympathy points". Everyone faces challenges in their life, some more so than others. Rather than simply highlight the magnitude of those obstacles, it is important to...
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General Admissions Advice

Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received
85 Words
I used a private admission counselor. The guidance counselors at my school were spread very thin. Having a private counselor allowed me to have someone at...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.40
 
Rank
Top 10%
 
High School TypePublic
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest ACT
35
 
ACT Score Details
 
ACT Prep
Highest SAT
1550
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2270
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2270
SAT Prep
PSAT Scores

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details8 classes and scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesStudents Against Drunk Driving (Destructive Decisions) (SADD), Marching Band, National Honor Society

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences

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