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Purdue35313,
Purdue
B.S., Finance and Accounting, , Economics
Im a freshmen at Purdue University studying Finance and Accounting and in the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps.
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
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Sports

Background

Hometown Santa Clarita, Los Angeles
GenderMale
EthnicityHispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2018
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN)
  • Fordham University (New York, NY)
  • University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
  • University of San Francisco (San Francisco, CA)
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Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN)

Applied for a B.S. in Finance and Accounting

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Other Relative

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

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Childhood was carefree and peaceful, but what’s intriguing about adulthood is how our actions define how we conduct ourselves and the people around us. My transition from childhood to adulthood integrated with my culture, community and my family. My Hispanic background nurtured me to become independent and self-driven because knowledge is useless without application. The community provided opportunities for me to contribute my skills to others, and my family is the reason I want to succeed and become the...
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Additional Essay Details
84 Words
When you read the prompt, you must interpret the question "why do we want you, and what can you contribute to the university?"Most prompts ask "what failure did you overcome, or what was your transition from childhood to adulthood; but both of these lead to my original question. After talking about overcoming that failure, how can that improvement help you here at the university. The admission offers are looking for students that are extraordinary and can apply themselves while...
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General Admissions Advice

What set me apart from other applicants
57 Words
This is the key topic when applying for college is to be extraordinary. Personally, i was an...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.50
 
Rank
Top 25%
 
High School TypePublic
Academic Performance in High School Low at first but improved
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
25
 
ACT Score Details
 
ACT Prep
Highest SAT
1670
 
SAT Score Details
 
Converted SAT Score1200
SAT Prep
PSAT Scores

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details3 classes and scores

Sports

SportsTrack & Field

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesMarching Band, Boy/Girl Scouts
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received

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