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UMD
B.A., Political Science and Government
Savannah Gaines
Features Included
2
Essays
7
Schools
9
Scores
1
Advice
9
ECs
0
Sports

Background

Hometown Crofton, Maryland
GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian, Hispanic
AdmissionEarly Decision
Class of2019
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Mandarin

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of Maryland - College Park (College Park, MD)
  • Stanford University (Stanford, CA)
  • Duke University (Durham, NC)
  • American University (Washington, DC)
  • University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC)
  • George Washington University (Washington, DC)
  • Georgetown University (Washington, DC)
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University of Maryland - College Park (College Park, MD)

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

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Other Relative

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

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Supplemental Essay Diversity statement
344 Words
I am a Korean who pales at the thought of eating a jar of cucumber kimchi, a Puerto Rican who shudders at the thought of eating arroz con gandules, and an American who rejoices at the thought of eating a cheeseburger. Therefore, imagine my horror one year when my family informed me that we were having a blend of Korean and Puerto Rican cuisine for Thanksgiving instead of our usual American turkey and mashed potatoes. I remember waking up on...
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Additional Essay Details
27 Words
Terps are diverse. They bring intellectual, social and cultural differences to our community. Describe the different parts of you which will contribute to our diverse campus community.
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General Admissions Advice

Why I declined other schools
51 Words
Before you chose your school, you need to visit the campus! Go to their open...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.50
 
Rank
Top 10%
 
High School TypePublic
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1350
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
1900
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score1900
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details8 classes and scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

Activities4-H, Best Buddies, Boy/Girl Scouts, Church, Library Volunteer, March of Dimes, Model Congress / Model UN, School Newspaper/Magazine/Journalism, Nonprofit, NGO or Charitable Organization

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
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Awards Received

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