
WriterLex,
Kenyon
B.A., English
I currently attend Kenyon College, where I am pursuing an English Major with an emphasis in Creative Writing as well as a double minor in Music and Math. I am the co-editor for Her Campus Kenyon. I love to write, ballroom dance, and sing!
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Background
Hometown
St. Louis, Missouri
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2017
English First Language
Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice
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Kenyon College (Gambier, OH)
Applied for a B.A. in English
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Both Parents + 1 moreSchool Specific Essays
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Personal Statement541 WordsChildhood memory, Creative personal story, Interest in other academic subject, Issue of personal significance, Love of writing, Movie or book that changed youI am perched on the corner of a couch in front of the TV, excited to watch a new Disney movie, Beauty and the Beast. I have already identified my favorite character, the princess who has the same long brown hair as I. She visits the library to borrow her favorite book for the third time. I wonder how someone could want to read a book twice, never mind three times. When she exits the library, she is already engrossed...Read more...Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school502 WordsFor this essay, I was asked to describe where I am from. Here is my response: I am from Alexis. Although I choose to go by a nickname, I still hold onto the meaning of my given name: helper of mankind. Since a young age I have strived to embody the spirit of my name. Over the years, this has taken many forms, including volunteering at my church, participating in Habitat for Humanity, and leading a community service group at...Read more...Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school452 WordsFor this essay, I was asked to imagine a journey I would like to take. Here is my response: Picture this: three girls, a jar of Nutella, a list of places to which to go, and no idea of how the journey will unfold. It will not be an easy adventure—there will be highs and lows, peace and uncertainty, excitement and frustration. Nothing will be set in stone. I cannot imagine anything more thrilling. A few years ago, my...Read more...General Admissions Advice
My favorite course thus far, and why91 WordsThe best class I've taken at Kenyon is History of the Book. I signed up for the class only mildly interested--it fulfills a requirement for my major,...Read more...5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)6 Wordspassionate, scholarly,...Read more...Why I ultimately chose my school39 WordsI chose Kenyon because it felt like home. As cliche as it...Read more...High School Performance
GPA3.85(no specification of weighting)RankTop 5%
Academic Performance in High School Steady
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Details5 classes and scoresSports
SportsDance, Tennis
Extracurriculars
ActivitiesAmerican Red Cross, Choir
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