stephanie.t,
Duke
B.A., Political Science and Government
Chronic procrastinator and overambitious idealist
Features Included
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12
Schools
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Scores
10
Advice
9
ECs
1
Sports
Background
Hometown
Edison, New Jersey
GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2016
English First Language
Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken
Mandarin, Min Nan
Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
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Duke University (Durham, NC)
Applied for a B.A. in Political Science and Government
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Personal Statement113 WordsVolunteer/public interest work, Story central to identity, Role model/inspiration, Failure experience, Family member’s disability, Family background, Leadership experience, Overcoming personal struggleBy day, my mom is the boss of a jewelry company in New York, and by night, she transforms into a housewife, doing laundry and tidying the house. When duty calls, she ventures into foreign lands for business, single-handedly defeating the evilest exhibitors with her excited hand-gestures and persuasive words. But because of her schedule and my dad’s, too, my childhood was spent shooting lay-ups, reading books, and grumbling about how I never had the transportation and the heart-shaped...Read more...Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay87 WordsFor Duke, I focused on the academics. Since I didn't have a chance to visit the campus, I had to rely on my idea of their academic programs, rather than their school or student body culture. I did extensive research on their public policy program and went into detail about the merits of their "Pathways" setup of electives. I also discussed the Focus program and the benefits of living on East Campus, the freshman campus whose setup allows the entire...Read more...Supplemental Essay Using a metaphor149 Words(Excerpt) "At age six, I decided to become Grandma’s caretaker. With my parents working long hours, I was the only one available to concoct culinary experiments and prepare tea for Grandma, who read newspapers with a magnifying glass and felt her way along the house. Because of her eyesight, serving became second nature to me, and for the past twelve years, I saw everything through adult eyes. Two summers ago, I discovered the Lions Clubs International, a service organization...Read more...Supplemental Essay Strong beliefs/principles50 WordsI wrote about the lack of patriotism and awareness of American culture in today's generation. Although I considered it a valid issue, my writing did not do it justice. Instead, the essay sounded TOO politically motivated and extreme. I sent it to Stanford and (needless to say) was not admitted.Read more...Additional Essay Details152 WordsMy supplement was about my changing opinion of my parents. As a young child, I resented having to provide for myself when my classmates always had their parents by their side. Thanks to a caring teacher, however, I learned that by taking a "hands-off" approach, my parents were essentially giving me the opportunity to develop my own interests and identity. Through this essay, I demonstrated a unique way of approaching a "bad situation," a strong sense of self, and an...Read more...General Admissions Advice
Additional material sent in after waitlisted or deferred74 WordsIt's a long shot at most top schools, but I'd still recommend sending in an additional letter. Use this opportunity to touch...Read more...List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience283 WordsThe interview is never the make-or-break factor. By the time the admissions board even sees your interviewer's comments, they already have a pretty good idea of whether or not you are getting wait listed, rejected, or accepted. With that said, however, having a good interview is still important. While your interview will depend on the person--not on the school they're from--it is very important to do your research about the school beforehand. Keep a few topics and facts in mind, and always remember...Read more...How I chose schools to apply to285 WordsI personally did not go about it this way, but would have if I were given another chance. If you can afford to, definitely give the school a visit during the school year to get a feel for the campus. If that's not possible, visit during the summer, and reach out to friends or acquaintances who attend/have attended the school. Tell them to be honest about their experiences (the good and the bad), and keep in mind that any tour guides you meet...Read more...My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them68 WordsAt Duke, I have held executive positions at three organizations: Net Impact, Delta Sigma Pi (professional fraternity), and Duke University...Read more...Recommended summer activities during high school and college193 WordsI believe that there is no set of activities that colleges like to see. Nowadays, so many students are volunteering (both for altruistic and self-motivated reasons) and flying abroad for community service that what was once considered an impressive and admirable achievement has now become almost expected. Instead, you should do activities that you are genuinely interested...Read more...What I like about my school’s location and culture70 WordsDurham has great restaurants, and the south just has generally good weather (at least compared to the northeast). Southerners are also...Read more...What I’d change about my application process103 WordsThis is probably repetitive, but I would have gotten an early start. I absolutely hate writing and always procrastinate right before an essay is due. I wrote the bulk of...Read more...What set me apart from other applicants72 WordsI think that I showed a lot of independence and determination throughout high school. I was active in many clubs and had...Read more...Why I ultimately chose my school75 WordsIn terms of prestige and academics, Duke was the clear choice. This is not a strong reason, but for me, it was...Read more...My advice about getting recommenders106 WordsAs far as large public schools go, your recommendation letter will most likely be generic--not because the teacher does not care, but because s/he is responsible for so many letters....Read more...High School Performance
GPA3.80(no specification of weighting)RankTop 5%
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Test Scores
Highest SAT1580on 1600 scaleHighest SAT2340SAT Score Details
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Details3 classes and scoresSports
SportsGolf
Extracurriculars
ActivitiesLions Club, Rotary Club, Multicultural / International Club, Academic Decathlon, School Newspaper/Magazine/Journalism, National Honor Society, Tutoring/Mentoring, Political Campaign, Local Orchestra / Symphony / Band
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