gwassef,
USC
B.S., Neuroscience
Female, Second Year at University of Southern California
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8
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9
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7
Advice
4
ECs
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Sports
Background
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
GenderFemale
EthnicityBlack / African American
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2017
English First Language
Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken
Arabic, Spanish
Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
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University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
Applied for a B.S. in Neuroscience
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Personal Statement595 WordsCreative personal story, Leaving home, Issue of personal significance, Movie or book that changed you, Overcoming personal struggle, Transition to adulthoodBeing dropped into an unknown world can lead to unexpected possibilities. Being asked to discover one’s true self in a limited amount of time and make crucial decisions that could decide an entire future is not a simple task. Alice fell into Wonderland as a girl who had no idea who she was, where she was, or what she wanted. As she traveled through the alien land of Wonderland, she was faced with tasks that she never imagined she...Read more...Additional Essay Details16 WordsI chose the "fictional character or someone that influenced your life" topic on the common application.Read more...General Admissions Advice
How I chose schools to apply to77 WordsI chose schools to apply to based on where I thought I would get in. I chose a few safety schools, meaning I...Read more...How to increase chances at my school49 WordsBe unique. Be interesting. Be yourself. Schools look to enhance their student population, so you...Read more...My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them2 WordsClub...Read more...Recommended summer activities during high school and college47 WordsInternships and jobs. Traveling as well, especially out of the country. Anything that will...Read more...What I like about my school’s location and culture136 WordsI am honestly so proud of the culture at my school. We are a diverse, accepting, passionate group of individuals working towards our goals. Everyone is special and talented in some way, kind, understanding, funny, tolerant, and curious. Everyone is there...Read more...What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school73 WordsTalk about the students and the feeling you got when you visited. I told them that USC felt like home to me.....Read more...What set me apart from other applicants33 WordsI would say my essay. The fact that I had...Read more...High School Performance
GPA3.60(no specification of weighting)
Academic Performance in High School Steady
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Highest ACT33ACT Score DetailsOther ACT ScoresACT Prep
Highest SAT1430on 1600 scaleHighest SAT2030SAT Score Details
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Details6 classes and scoresSports
SportsVolleyball, Softball
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ActivitiesModel Congress / Model UN, Hospital Volunteer, Academic Decathlon, Homecoming committee
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