carriexcullen
carriexcullen,
Emerson
B.A., Film, Video, and Photography, , Conservation and Environmental Studies
A freshman just trying to save the earth and make some films.
Features Included
2
Essays
5
Schools
4
Scores
5
Advice
6
ECs
1
Sports

Background

Hometown Oak Ridge, New Jersey
GenderFemale
EthnicityPrefer Not to Share
AdmissionRegular Decision, Early Action
Class of2019
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken German

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Emerson College (Boston, MA)
  • Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles, CA)
  • University of California - Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara, CA)
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Emerson College (Boston, MA)

Applied for a B.A. in Film, Video, and Photography

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Personal Statement
581 Words
Interest in fine arts
One beautiful component of creating art is the freedom of expression and opinion. One reason I love filmmaking is because every story has complex motifs and underlying objectives that can be used to send the audience a message. In all of my projects, I try to ensure that there is an underlying call to action demanding awareness and change of inequalities and injustices. Audience catharsis is an essential role in every creation of mine. With so many issues and concerns...
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Supplemental Essay Scholarship application
141 Words
Prompt: “How has creativity defined you?” Creativity has helped me define my own being by giving me an outlet for the thoughts and emotions running rampant through my busy head. Creativity has allowed me to express myself through art practices, and also share my commitment to social reform with others in a way that is effective and enjoyable for me. Creativity has helped me define my identity by giving me a sense of purpose. By seeing my talents and impact,...
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General Admissions Advice

What I’d change about my application process
230 Words
If I could return to senior year and redo the application process, I would do it in a much calmer state!!! I wish I could go back and tell myself (I cannot time travel, so I will tell you) that everything would be fine. I applied to all schools in California and was so dead set on starting my career right in Hollywood. The one school I applied to...
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What I like about my school’s location and culture
83 Words
Everyone at my college is so open minded and friendly. Because it is a communications school, everyone has similar passions and skills. We are all...
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5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)
5 Words
Open-minded, passionate,...
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Recommended summer activities during high school and college
55 Words
I would recommend volunteering in the community in ways that are applicable to your intended major. For...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
110 Words
It is important to review all aspects of a college before choosing. I chose my college because of its small size, intimate class atmosphere, location, reputation and graduation/ employment rates, and course descriptions....
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High School Performance

GPA
3.86
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 10%
 
High School TypePublic
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest ACT
27
 
ACT Score Details
 
ACT Prep
Highest SAT
1290
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
1800
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score1800
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details1 classes and scores

Sports

SportsSkiing

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesBroadcast Journalism / Media / Television, Community or summer theater/plays, Film, Local Orchestra / Symphony / Band, Marching Band, National Honor Society

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
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