lrocha306,
Tufts
B.S., Clinical Psychology
I was a part of the IB Program at Coral Reef Senior High School. I was matched to Tufts University through the Questbridge Scholars program, and I plan on majoring in Psychology. I am the first in my family to attend college.
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Hometown
Sao Paulo, Brazil, Florida, Brazil
GenderFemale
EthnicityHispanic
AdmissionEarly Decision
Class of2020
English First Language
No
Other Language(s) Spoken
Portuguese, Spanish
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Tufts University (Medford, MA)
Applied for a B.S. in Clinical Psychology
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Personal Statement645 WordsDiversity statement, Creative personal story, Childhood memory, Story central to identity, Overcoming personal struggle, One moment that changed you, International backgroundSongs of São Paulo I was eight years old when I realized that being alive meant you were destined to die. My mother had just finished cooking the rice and beans that every Brazilian child comes to love, a pleasing aroma filling the air of our tiny apartment. The windows were flung open, a delicious heat creeping inside, the cheery sound of birds chirping intermingling with the gentle cooing of my baby sister. We had been getting ready to...Read more...Supplemental Essay Scholarship application507 Words5th Grade Triumphs Sunlight lazily filtered through the blinds of my room, the tired rays gently reflecting off the plastic trophies lining my cluttered desk. It was a slow Sunday morning, and being the only early riser in my family, I could enjoy the peaceful quiet that settled over the air overnight. I glanced at the trophies that called the sunlight towards them, nostalgia wrapping around my fingertips as I reached over to pick up the smallest one. It paled...Read more...Additional Essay Details28 WordsThese are the two personal essays I used for the QuestBridge Application. I was matched to Tufts, which did not ask for other supplemental essays besides these two.Read more...General Admissions Advice
My advice about getting recommenders112 WordsIt's very important that you choose teachers who you have a good relationship with and who are able to write more than just a repetition of your extra curricular activities. I understand not everyone...Read more...What set me apart from other applicants150 WordsI'll be the first to admit that my application was lacking in several aspects - my extra curricular activities and leadership positions were somewhat skimpy, and my SAT scores were not on the level they needed to be for the schools I wanted. Because of...Read more...What I’d change about my application process163 WordsI think the biggest mistake I made was stressing out too much, and if I could, I would have approached the process with more confidence. It may be difficult to accept, but when it comes to college applications, there really is no right or wrong. You can be the...Read more...High School Performance
GPA4.00(no specification of weighting)RankTop 1%
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Highest SAT1450on 1600 scaleHighest SAT2070SAT Score Details
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Details15 classes and scoresSports
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