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charley8
charley8,
Williams
B.A., Anthropology and Archaeology, , Psychology
Three years ago (yikes!), I was admitted, with a four-year, full ride scholarship, to my dream school with a 350 SAT II score and only 1 AP course. The take-home: take a deep breath, YOU will succeed.
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Background

Hometown , Minnesota
GenderMale
EthnicityBlack / African American, White Non-Hispanic
AdmissionEarly Decision
Class of2017
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Williams College (Williamstown, MA)
  • Carleton College (Northfield, MN)
  • Grinnell College (Grinnell, IA)
  • Yale University (New Haven, CT)
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Williams College (Williamstown, MA)

Applied for a B.A. in Anthropology and Archaeology

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

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General Admissions Advice

What I now know about my school that I never would have known prior to enrolling
146 Words
Practically no one cares about "prestige" once admitted. Once at college, you'll find it to be, well, college. Your home for the next 4 years, but also just a place - albeit with awesome people and scenery. So try as best as you can...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
105 Words
QuestBridge, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a...
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What set me apart from other applicants
128 Words
Life experience and authenticity. That's it. My academic profile wasn't particularly distinctive, nor was all of my free time spent on a field or in a lab. These experiences didn't best embody my notion of self. Instead, I...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.93
(no specification of weighting)
High School TypePublic
Academic Performance in High School Low at first but improved
Explanation of Low Grades

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AP / IB Classes and Scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesNational Honor Society
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

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Volunteer Experiences

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