maggiebushell
maggiebushell,
UC Berkeley
B.A., Political Science and Government
Freshman at UC Berkeley studying political science.
Features Included
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Essays
4
Schools
6
Scores
2
Advice
2
ECs
1
Sports

Background

Hometown Ogden, Utah
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
Class of2020
First Gen College StudentNo

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)
  • University of Utah (Salt Lake City, UT)
  • Santa Clara University (Santa Clara, CA)
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University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)

Applied for a B.A. in Political Science and Government

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

Personal Statement
371 Words
Family background, Story central to identity
A quality that I possess, and one that I am proud of, is drive. I am driven in almost every aspect of my life, and I fully believe that this quality has been the most influential in my successes in life and in shaping the person I am. To me, giving 75% simply isn't enough, and it never has been. Since a young age, I have always had the passion and the drive to be the best at everything I do....
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School Specific Advice

What I like about my school’s location and culture
89 Words
UC Berkeley is a vibrant campus full of diverse, intelligent individuals. It's also right across the bay from San Francisco, and I get to watch the sunset...
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More Essays

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General Admissions Advice

How I chose schools to apply to
61 Words
I chose a few schools that were close to me, a few schools that were out of state...
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High School Performance

GPA
4.00
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 1%
 
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest ACT
32
 
ACT Score Details
 
Other ACT Scores
ACT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details5 classes and scores

Sports

SportsSoccer (Recruited)

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesAnimal Foster Care Provider / Animal Rescue Volunteer, National Honor Society
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

Volunteer Experiences

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