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B.B.A., Finance
Attending the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Plan on perusing Finance, Social Impact, and Operations Information & Decisions. If I can do it, you sure can too :)
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Class of2022
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University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
Applied for a B.B.A. in Finance
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Personal Statement642 WordsDevelopment of personal values, Embracing your heritage, Ethical dilemma, Family background, Feeling out of place, International background, Overcoming personal struggle, Story central to identity, Volunteer/public interest work“Braces!” a voice cries out. I smile warmly as I confusedly try to discover the speaker. Only one person I know would welcome me in such a way. When I returned to Fresh and Green Academy last summer in Ethiopia, my face was still recognizable by one of the students I had taught prior to then—even without my awkward braces. The summer before entering high school, however, did not bring as gracious a welcome. Initially, I was ecstatic to...Read more...Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay667 WordsIn karate, a kata is a choreographed composition of moves and positions. Although each technique performed is different from the last, I always explain to my students to treat katas as a performance of their own. All of us must become artists, not with a paintbrush, but with the streaks and motions of limbs as tools of craft and defense. This performance is neither mere choreography nor combat, but rather the interconnection between seemingly conflicting ideas that provoke intellectual stimulation....Read more...Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay660 Words“Yes, but it is not just that the South needed human labor to sustain their agrarian economy.” Professor Baptist responded“ but they could not afford repercussions of rebellion by letting them free.” And so the class’s discussions on Alexis de Tocqueville's views on the “slave paradox” in American economics continued. During my time at Telluride Association Sophomore Seminar (TASS), student and teacher bounced ideas back and forth with one another. The class was intellectually rigorous, but at the same...Read more...Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay303 WordsSummarizing any institution is a daunting task; Northwestern, however, sets the bar. Its dedication to intertwining real world exposure and curricular flexibility would enable me to explore the various communities which I surround. The Learning and Organizational Change concentration, in particular would prepare me to tackle the socio-economic challenges facing these communities through an analytical and operational lens. Weinberg College’s flexible liberal arts education would allow me to further engage in the critical thinking skills and gain a intellectually...Read more...Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay403 WordsFrom myriad musicians to outspoken student activists, Washington Square Park represents the dynamic NYU experience infused with both the school and the culturally vibrant city of which it is part. Through NYU's dedication to intertwining real world exposure and applications with a liberal arts core, I would be able to explore the various surrounding communities. Stern, likewise, would prepare me to tackle the socio-economic challenges that these communities face through quantitative and operational lense. I look forward to supplementing classes...Read more...School Specific Advice
5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)65 WordsInvolved(many people have joined clubs and strive for leadership positions), Outgoing(people here love to socialize and get to...Read more...How I would rate the alumni network at my school106 WordsPenn has one of the best networking and job offering opportunities in the entire country, and Wharton in particular arguably is the best network for business alumni. If you are into business,...Read more...What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school94 WordsPenn has a heavy focus on interdisciplinary studies; that being said they want to see the interdisciplinary interests/parts of your own life! Many students at Penn are...Read more...What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school123 WordsIn contrast to Penn, I formatted my NU essay a bit differently. I have used AdmitSee in the past and one of the things I have noticed from successful NU essays is that they particularly tended to...Read more...How to increase chances at my school114 WordsThough I mentioned how attended a school just for a paid summer program will not automatically get you admitted, taking the chance to go on a campus tour or look around may help more...Read more...More Essays
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How I narrowed down my essay topics187 WordsAll of us do not just have one personality or one area of interest. We are only human, so it's natural to simply be more than "one thing". Nonetheless, when it comes to the Common App, it would best to focus on one of the many things that makes you you. I'm you've heard this a...Read more...Recommended summer activities during high school and college183 Words5 words: Find those free summer programs Many people follow the misconception that if they attend a summer program at any highly ranked institution (Harvard, Princeton, Yale, etc.) they will have a leg up in the admission process. This simply is not true. These programs are PURLEY for summer enrichment and a way for...Read more...What set me apart from other applicants163 WordsI'd say I definitely had some sort of "community service theme" going on within my applicant profile but it was not overwhelming. Many people get torn between choosing being "well-rounded" or to have "a spike"(to focus in one area/interset). I say its good to have a...Read more...My advice about getting recommenders116 WordsYou don't just need teachers to give you good grades! Make sure the people you're asking a letter of rec from don't just know you as a student with a number (your grade) but a...Read more...High School Performance
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