jacattac,
George Mason
B.A.
I boosted my undergrad GPA from 0.86 to 3.54 in 5 semesters. Just earned my associate's degree from Broward College, headed to a four-year university to study Pre-Law.
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Hometown
Fairfax
GenderFemale
EthnicityBlack / African American
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2017
English First Language
Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken
English
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Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
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George Mason University (Fairfax, VA)
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Average teenagers insist that the world revolves around them. They need to learn a lesson - that it’s all about giving back to others. Until December 2008, I was one of those ignorant teens- and possibly the rudest of them all. I began volunteering at a preschool affiliated with a nonprofit nursing facility specializing in caring for special needs children. Being around small, healthy children gave me the patience I would need for an even bigger task. I was notified...Read more...General Admissions Advice
What I’d change about my application process64 WordsTake the freshman scholarship applications seriously. Many universities offer freshmen renewable scholarships, scholarships that are only available to incoming...Read more...My advice about getting recommenders85 WordsIn terms of getting recommendations from academic faculty, CHOOSE SOMEONE WHO ACTUALLY LIKES YOU. I recommend that you get involved on campus because it's usually your...Read more...How to increase chances at my school107 WordsDon't be a stickler for A's. I mean, unless you're trying to go for an Ivy League university, loosen up. There are more deciding factors than just grades and test scores. Colleges...Read more...Recommended summer activities during high school and college65 WordsDefinitely volunteer. Summer is usually a time for relaxation but even if you volunteer for one week, you still have...Read more...How I chose schools to apply to58 WordsFree applications! During my senior year of high school, the only application I actually paid for was...Read more...Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice138 WordsI took out a lot of loans and I do regret that. After my year at a four-year university, I returned home to attend a community college that was 100% covered by my Federal Pell Grant. Community colleges definitely have this advantage...Read more...High School Performance
GPA2.90(no specification of weighting)RankTop 50%
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Academic Performance in High School High at first but got worse
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SportsCross Country (Recruited), Track & Field (Recruited)
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