natasova
natasova,
UPenn
B.A., International Relations and National Security Studies, , Philosophy
I'm a former debater interested in international relations, philosophy, and entrepreneurship.
Features Included
2
Essays
1
Schools
6
Scores
0
Advice
4
ECs
0
Sports

Background

Hometown Boston, Massachusetts
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionEarly Decision
Class of2019
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
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University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)

Applied for a B.A. in International Relations and National Security Studies

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

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Personal Statement
654 Words
Place you’re content, Story central to identity
"Opponents ready? Judges?" The three judges nod slightly - by the seventh debate round of the day, everyone in the room is exhausted. Nevertheless, I begin speaking quickly, and almost immediately forget how tired I am. In debate, the combination of a controlled format that allows for careful strategy and the adrenaline of adapting to new arguments becomes almost addictive. As I realize that I have an intuitive sense of what to do next, yet still have to think quicker...
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
652 Words
In his poem "The Second Coming," James Joyce wrote of an apocalyptic scene where "the best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity." Possessed by the "worst," Joyce explains, "passionate intensity" leads to disaster, but possessed by the good, it brings amazing outcomes. I believe that positive form of passionate intensity best characterizes the University of Pennsylvania. In my first five minutes on Penn's campus, it was clear that Penn is vibrant with intensity, evidenced just...
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General Admissions Advice

High School Performance

GPA
3.86
(no specification of weighting)
High School TypePublic
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School High at first but got worse

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1560
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2300
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2300
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details5 classes and scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesDebate Club/Team, Model Congress / Model UN, Computer / Technology Volunteer, German Club

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received

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