cjboyle
cjboyle,
Florida
B.S., Marketing, , International Studies
My name is Ciara Boyle and I am a final (fourth) year Marketing and International Studies dual degree student at the University of Florida, and recently completed a semester abroad at University College Dublin
Features Included
2
Essays
7
Schools
13
Scores
2
Advice
5
ECs
1
Sports

Background

Hometown Palm Harbor, Florida
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision, Early Decision
Class of2016
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)
  • Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL)
  • University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL)
  • Boston University (Boston, MA)
  • Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA)
  • Northeastern University (Boston, MA)
  • Catholic University of America (Washington, DC)
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University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)

Applied for a B.S. in Marketing

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Sibling

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Personal Statement
64 Words
International background, Feeling out of place
When I was 8 years old, I moved from London to Florida. I spoke about my experience moving and how hard it was to say goodbye, but I also described how it made me more comfortable trying new things and traveling to new places. I focused on the fact that I held onto my cultural roots while also enjoying and adapting to life in America.
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
49 Words
Boston College asked "why us." It is important to stay away from using location as an answer to this as, especially in Boston, there are other universities within the same city. I focused on the values of the school, the programs offered, the students that I toured with, etc.
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General Admissions Advice

How I chose schools to apply to
44 Words
I chose the schools I applied to based on what I thought I...
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Why I declined other schools
55 Words
I ended up choosing UF because a lot of the other schools I applied to locked you...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.30
 
Rank
Top 10%
 
High School TypeReligious
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
31
 
ACT Score Details
 
Other ACT Scores
ACT Prep
Highest SAT
1400
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
1980
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score1980
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
Other Standardized Tests

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details9 classes and scores

Sports

SportsSwimming/Diving

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesNational Honor Society, School Theater/Plays, Student Council / Government, Tutoring/Mentoring, Science Club/Team
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received

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