jfastow
jfastow,
Dartmouth
B.A., Economics, , Chinese Language and Literature
Hey, I'm currently a sophomore at Dartmouth College studying Economics and Chinese. I'm interested in all things international business, medicine, and global affairs.
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Advice
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Background

Hometown Houston
GenderMale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionEarly Decision
Class of2018
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Hebrew, Mandarin

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Dartmouth College (Hanover, NH)
  • University of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
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Dartmouth College (Hanover, NH)

Applied for a B.A. in Economics

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Grandparent(s)

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
202 Words
Why are you drawn to the area(s) of study you indicated in our Member Section, earlier in this application? If you are “undecided” or not sure which Brown concentrations match your interests, consider describing more generally the academic topics or modes of thought that engage you currently. (150 word limit) To many, the bridge spanning the worlds of mathematics and music may seem, if not narrow and tenuous, than perhaps strained and artificial. Really, how much does pure mathematics illuminate...
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General Admissions Advice

My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them
58 Words
Do something you truly love to do -- or think you love to do -- not something...
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What set me apart from other applicants
128 Words
I focused on being the applicant that does everything well, not the one who is exceptional at one particular activity and mediocre at the rest. During high school, I devoted nearly equal time to three main extracurricular activities:...
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High School Performance

GPA
4.00
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 5%
 
High School TypeOther Private
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest SAT
2350
 
SAT Score Details
 
Converted SAT Score1580
SAT Prep
SAT IIs
PSAT Scores

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details8 classes and scores

Sports

SportsSwimming/Diving

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesStudent Council / Government, Quiz Bowl/Academic Bowl, Model Congress / Model UN, Mathematics, Engineering, Science, and Achievement (MESA)

Experience & Awards

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Application Additional Materials

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