Giftyismyname
Giftyismyname,
UConn
B.S., Pre-Medicine Studies
My name is Gifty Mensah, 19 years of age and attend UCONN.
Features Included
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Essays
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Schools
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Scores
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Advice
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ECs
3
Sports

Background

Hometown Middletown, Connecticut
GenderFemale
EthnicityBlack / African American
Class of2020
First Gen College StudentYes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT)
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University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT)

Applied for a B.S. in Pre-Medicine Studies

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

Personal Statement
657 Words
Creative personal story
Many people walk in and out of our lives, but only a few stay forever. We all have dreams we want to achieve, but become more motivated when we have a person next to us helping to fulfill them. Sometimes, that one person is the reason we truly enjoy life. My grandmother, Mrs. Florence Mintah, is the most influential person in my life. I lived with her in Ghana for 18 years and she taught me how to work hard, think...
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Supplemental Essay: Diversity statement
216 Words
The concept of “Diversity” encompasses understanding that each individual is unique, and recognising our individual differences. It is about accepting each other and moving beyond simple tolerance to embracing and celebrating the unlikely dimensions of diversity contained within each individual. Each culture provides its own special and irreplaceable contribution to our understanding of America today, and The World at large. I would be glad to participate in this program because I am an immigrant into the United States. I am...
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School Specific Advice

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General Admissions Advice

What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school
121 Words
"The University of Connecticut is one of the top public research universities in the nation, with more than 30,000 students pursuing answers to critical questions in labs, lecture halls, and the community." UCONN has four regional campuses...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.70
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 10%
 
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest SAT
890
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
1200
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score1200
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
PSAT Scores

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Sports

SportsBasketball, Track & Field (Recruited), Baseball

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesKey Club, Diversity Committee / Minority Initiative, Student Activities Committee
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received

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