jhickey14,
UT Austin
B.A., Spanish Language and Literature
I am freshman at the University of Texas at Austin. I am a Spanish major in the college of Liberal Arts
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Background
Hometown
Denver, Colorado
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionAccepted From Waitlist
Class of2018
English First Language
Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken
Spanish
Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
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University of Texas - Austin (Austin, TX)
Applied for a B.A. in Spanish Language and Literature
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Both Parents + 2 moreSchool Specific Essays
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Personal Statement979 WordsCreative personal story, Volunteer/public interest work, Study/travel abroad, Place you’re content, Leaving homeThe day I first stepped foot in Zaragoza, Spain, I felt lost in a world so completely foreign that I could not conceptualize what it would be like to live here for the next year. Well-dressed old women walked painfully slow on cobble stone streets surrounded by beautiful basilicas and centuries old Baroque castles. This history lives side by side the bustle and shine of the present, with super sleek modern architecture dominating the skyline. Growing up in the suburbs...Read more...Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay269 WordsTexas Christian University is perfect for me because it brings me back to my roots. My father grew up in West Texas and as he shared his childhood memories with me something that always seemed to repeat itself were the stories of these creatures called the “horny toad” (or horned frog) that visited his house every summer. I always wondered if they really existed, and now I’m glad to know they are alive and well in Fort Worth, Texas....Read more...General Admissions Advice
What I like about my school’s location and culture48 WordsI go to school in Austin, Texas, and Austin is a city full of...Read more...Additional material sent in after waitlisted or deferred84 WordsI was denied from the University of Texas and had to appeal my application. When I did so, I sent a letter that explained the...Read more...What I now know about my school that I never would have known prior to enrolling30 WordsI now know that even though it is huge ...Read more...What I’d change about my application process125 WordsWhen applying to college, normally you are required to get two teacher recommendations. Because junior year is the most critical year for the college process and the year that students begin their test and applications, I noticed that...Read more...My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them249 WordsThus far in my college career I am involved i two extracurricular activities: greek life and Best Buddies. I chose to be a part of greek life because I thought it would help such a huge school feel smaller, it would help me form a platform to make friends, and it would help me with real world connections after college. I am a Pi Phi, and I can honestly say that being in a sorority...Read more...High School Performance
GPA3.56(no specification of weighting)RankN/A
Academic Performance in High School Steady
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Highest ACT26ACT Score DetailsOther ACT ScoresACT Prep
Highest SAT1350on 1600 scaleHighest SAT1900SAT Score Details
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Details4 classes and scoresSports
SportsField Hockey, Soccer
Extracurriculars
ActivitiesYounglife (Christian), Students Against Drunk Driving (Destructive Decisions) (SADD), Community Cleanup / Service, Tutoring/Mentoring
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