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Minerva 287992,
Minerva
B.A., Undecided
Ambitious wanderer who aims to spread empathy and help make high-quality education accessible to everyone.
Features Included
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Essays
10
Schools
10
Scores
2
Advice
3
ECs
0
Sports

Background

Hometown Las Vegas, Nevada
GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian
Class of2020
First Gen College StudentYes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Minerva Schools at KGI (San Francisco, CA)
  • Carleton College (Northfield, MN)
  • American University (Washington, DC)
  • Georgetown University (Washington, DC)
  • Stanford University (Stanford, CA)
  • University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Yale University (New Haven, CT)
  • Swarthmore College (Swarthmore, PA)
  • Cornell University (Ithaca, NY)
  • Haverford College (Haverford, PA)
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Minerva Schools at KGI (San Francisco, CA)

Applied for a B.A. in Undecided

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

Nostalgia washes over me, and I envision a sparkling, blue-green ocean, coconuts scattered around palm trees, and people enjoying the warm breeze with loved ones. No, I am not describing Hawaii or other famous tropical paradises. I am describing Guam. It is a beautiful, tiny island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and was my home for ten years. Four years ago, I had to leave my home. Mom told my sisters and I, “Girls, we’re moving to...
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School Specific Advice

More Essays

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General Admissions Advice

What I’d change about my application process
29 Words
DON'T PROCRASTINATE. Limit the number of schools you apply...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
69 Words
The Minerva Schools at KGI fit my educational priorities the most. After attending the lectures at the Yale Young Global Scholars...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.50
 
Rank
Top 1%
 
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest ACT
30
 
ACT Score Details
 
Other ACT Scores
ACT Prep
PSAT Scores

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details8 classes and scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesDebate Club/Team, Japanese Club, Outdoors/Hiking Club

Experience & Awards

Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received

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