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afonticoba
afonticoba,
YCP
B.A., Communication and Media Studies
Mass Communications student at York College of Pennsylvania
Features Included
1
Essays
9
Schools
1
Scores
5
Advice
3
ECs
2
Sports

Background

Hometown Dover, Pennsylvania
GenderFemale
EthnicityHispanic, Prefer Not to Share
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019
First Gen College StudentNo
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
  • George Washington University (Washington, DC)
  • Millersville University ( Millersville, PA)
  • Catholic University of America (Washington, DC)
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York College of Pennsylvania (York, PA)

Applied for a B.A. in Communication and Media Studies

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Personal Statement
651 Words
Family background, International background, Role model/inspiration
One of my earliest memories is of my father swinging my brother and me back and forth while saying, “columpio” —swing in Spanish—in a sing-song voice. He would do it every day before he left for work. If he happened to forget, though, we would make sure he remembered. Growing up able to speak both English and Spanish has been not only a tremendous blessing, but also a daily reminder to live up to the good ethics my grandfather...
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General Admissions Advice

Recommended summer activities during high school and college
4 Words
Volunteering,...
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List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience
2 Words
Messiah...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
2 Words
Felt...
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My advice about getting recommenders
6 Words
Choose people...
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Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice
12 Words
Apply for every scholarship--even...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.80
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 1%
 
High School TypeOther Private
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1680
 
SAT Score Details
 
Converted SAT Score1210
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Sports

SportsTennis, Tennis

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesLocal Orchestra / Symphony / Band, Community or summer theater/plays, 4-H

Experience & Awards

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