dmalican
dmalican,
USC
B.S., Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, , Pre-Medicine Studies, , Public Health, , International Relations
University of Southern California Women's Rowing Team, Class of 2020, Global Health major with a double minor in Resistance to Genocide and Natural Sciences
Features Included
2
Essays
10
Schools
12
Scores
5
Advice
7
ECs
2
Sports

Background

Hometown Dallas, Texas
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision, Recruited for Sport
Class of2020
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
  • University of Texas - Austin (Austin, TX)
  • Tulane University (New Orleans, LA)
  • University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL)
  • University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL)
  • University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ)
  • Texas A&M University (College Station, TX)
  • Ohio State University - Columbus (Columbus, Oh)
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University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)

Applied for a B.S. in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Entering the off-white room tinged with the faint scent of hospital antiseptic mixed with the smell of unwashed bodies, I was astonished as rags of blood flew everywhere, and people stumbled around asking, “Hari icyo mwamarira?(Can you help me?)”. As I turned bright red and stuttered, all I could get out was a feeble “n-no”, and I continued to watch the spectacle unfold in front of me as the power went out. The woman was being cut open in...
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
375 Words
I know Tulane is an excellent fit for me. It’s one of the few universities that offers a BS in public health, puts a huge emphasis on community service, has a wealth of opportunities available both academically and athletically, and has a vibrant student life. However, it was the unexpected meeting I had the day I visited campus that really sealed the deal in my mind. After I finished my tour of the school over the summer, my family...
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General Admissions Advice

What set me apart from other applicants
106 Words
Sports. I cannot emphasize this enough-- playing a sport at the collegiate level will set you so far apart from other applicants and you can even get money for doing it! The...
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Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received
62 Words
I personally did not, at my school we are each assigned one of the college counselors to work with...
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List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience
149 Words
I interviewed with both the University of Tulsa and Hobart and William Smith. Interviews can seem really intimidating at first but just remember that you are talking to a regular person! Out of the two interviews I had probably the most intimidating part was that...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
136 Words
I applied to many schools and when it was finally the end and I was laying out my admissions decisions and scholarship decisions to determine the best fit for me it came down to the University of Texas at Austin and...
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What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school
202 Words
Don't pick something typical, be unique. Don't have the "Why Us" essay that starts with "I chose so and so school because they have my major" because that's not unique. If you visited a school and had a special interaction with a professor, or you saw one of the college's teams play somewhere and that inspired you, use those stories. Or...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.60
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
N/A
 
High School TypeOther Private
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1470
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2100
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2100
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
PSAT Scores
Other Standardized Tests

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details7 classes and scores

Sports

SportsRowing (Crew) , Swimming/Diving

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesAnimal Foster Care Provider / Animal Rescue Volunteer, Gay/Straight Alliance, Habitat for Humanity, Boy/Girl Scouts, Model Congress / Model UN, Nursing Home Volunteer, Tutoring/Mentoring
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received

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