Mcswiggen
Mcswiggen,
UTPB
B.A., Political Science and Government, , Communication and Media Studies
College student
Features Included
1
Essays
7
Schools
16
Scores
5
Advice
4
ECs
1
Sports

Background

Hometown Fort Worth, Texas
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of Texas of the Permian Basin (Odessa, TX)
  • University of Texas - Austin (Austin, TX)
  • Texas A&M University (College Station, TX)
  • New York University (New York, NY)
  • Columbia University (New York, NY)
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University of Texas of the Permian Basin (Odessa, TX)

Applied for a B.A. in Political Science and Government

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Personal Statement
436 Words
Place you’re content
Today comfort and contentment are things that large corporations are searching to commercialize in order to turn a profit. The increasing popularity of the idea of comfort in a can, or a car, or a couch has lead people to believe that they need certain things to be content or comfortable. However the truth is that true contentment cannot be bought or sold, it is found in the warmth of familial embrace or the joy of being around people that...
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General Admissions Advice

Why I declined other schools
70 Words
I chose to go to the University of Texas of the Permian basin because they offered me a massive scholarship. I...
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What I now know about my school that I never would have known prior to enrolling
55 Words
a lot of the students at UTPB are in their late 40s or early 50s and are...
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What I’d change about my application process
72 Words
Towards the end of my application process many of my essays began to sound stiff and uncomfortable but rather than put in...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
55 Words
In the end my decision came down to money, the advantage of going to a smaller school...
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Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice
152 Words
I put a lot of time and effort into applying for scholarships and in the end I received two major scholarships that allowed me to pursue my education without the stress of worrying about money. This is not to say that there is anything wrong with...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.82
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 50%
 
High School TypeMagnet
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1970
 
SAT Score Details
 
Converted SAT Score1390
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
SAT IIs
PSAT Scores

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details10 classes and scores

Sports

SportsSoccer

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesSchool Theater/Plays, Debate Club/Team, Dance, Science Club/Team
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences

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