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UMass
B.A., Performing Arts
I am an acting major at Emerson College. I did go to UMASS Amherst for two years but then transferred to Emerson. I love music, photography, concerts and hanging out with friends!
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Essays
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Scores
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Advice
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ECs
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Sports

Background

Hometown Ashland, Massachusetts
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision, Transfer, Accepted From Waitlist
Class of2016
First Gen College StudentNo
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of Massachusetts - Amherst (Amherst, MA)
  • Emerson College (Boston, MA)
  • Ithaca College (Ithaca, NY)
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University of Massachusetts - Amherst (Amherst, MA)

Applied for a B.A. in Performing Arts

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

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Personal Statement
102 Words
Art/acting/singing, Career aspirations
I was so glad that I decided to become a part of theater. I was still dancing but not that much and I missed it a little bit, but the experiences, friends, and fun times that I had in theater made up for the loss of some dance classes. Theater really made an impact on my life, I have become a more outgoing and creative person. I used to be very shy and quiet, I am still a little like...
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
278 Words
“I want to be a performer when I grow up!” This has always been a dream of mine whether it was as a performer of dance, voice, or theater. I started as a dancer when I was three years old and I have been dancing ever since. I loved dancing and wanted to succeed in it. I was put on pointe, got a lead role in one of our school's performances, and was selected to choreograph my own solo for...
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Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school
139 Words
If I were to write a story of my life up until now I would title it The Life of a Young Emerging Artist. I have either been dancing, singing or acting my whole life. I started performing in dance. I did ballet, modern, and jazz. At fourteen I went to a performing arts camp and got bit by the musical theater bug. I added voice lessons to my dance training. After a summer of dancing at Alvin Ailey in...
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Supplemental Essay Scholarship application
303 Words
Having an education is important to me because I want to be an intelligent member of society and someone who can be involved in the world. As an artist I feel that I can help society understand what art is and why it is important to have art in the world. Supporting an artist is important because an artist is a person who helps make the world an enjoyable place to live. Being an educated artist is important so that...
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Supplemental Essay Other
63 Words
I really tried to focus on what I was planning on study in college. talked about hoe it has been a large influence n my life and that is why I want to continue studying and learning about acting and the performing arts in general. I really recommend writing about a topic that you are passionate about and can reflect and expand on.
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General Admissions Advice

Additional material sent in after waitlisted or deferred
38 Words
I personally would thank all of the admission counselors after I...
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My advice about getting recommenders
39 Words
I asked my drama teacher to write one of my recommendation letters...
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How I chose schools to apply to
59 Words
I ultimately chose schools that I really wanted to go to and could see myself going to school...
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My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them
34 Words
I like to try as many extracurricular activities as I...
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Recommended summer activities during high school and college
25 Words
If you are applying to an Arts program,...
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What I’d change about my application process
50 Words
I would start sooner and try to get everything done before winter break. That way...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
14 Words
I ultimately chose Emerson...
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5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)
19 Words
Students at Emerson are inclusive, friendly,...
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How to approach transferring schools
120 Words
Transferring schools is not a bad thing to do. If you are not happy at your current school or go to school with the intentions of transferring make sure you take general education classes that will...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.53
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 50%
 
High School TypePublic
Academic Performance in High School Low at first but improved
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
0
 
ACT Score Details
 
Other ACT Scores
ACT Prep
Highest SAT
1140
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
1570
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score1570
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
Other Standardized Tests

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesDance, School Choir, Students Against Drunk Driving (Destructive Decisions) (SADD), School Theater/Plays
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Experience & Awards

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