jkrauss75
jkrauss75,
SC
B.S., Exercise Physiology
I attend the University of South Carolina, Columbia. I am enrolled in the Honors College and am studying Exercise Science as a Pre-Med student.
Features Included
4
Essays
4
Schools
8
Scores
5
Advice
8
ECs
2
Sports

Background

Hometown Richmond, Virginia
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
Class of2018
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC)
  • Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, NC)
  • College of William and Mary (Williamsburg, VA)
  • University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)
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University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC)

Applied for a B.S. in Exercise Physiology

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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While a normal transcript from Godwin High School will reflect a total of twenty-eight courses, seven per school year, mine includes thirty-two. As a member of the Science, Math, and Technology Center, I have had the opportunity to take additional science and math courses not open to the general student body. However, I also have a passion for singing and performance. Finding a way to fit multiple math, science, and chorus classes into a seven-period schedule these four years would...
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Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school
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Wake Forest asked applicants to compose a 140-character tweet describing themselves. It seemed an impossible task, but here is mine: Student: astute, meticulous Athlete: dedicated, confident Friend: genuine, jocular Individual: unique, independent #WhoAmI #ThisIsMe #JessKrauss
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
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UVA asked Kinesiology applicants why we chose to apply to their Kinesiology program. Always on the move, I am a dedicated athlete who knows there are an unlimited number of ways I can improve. Kinesiology, studying and understanding the movement and mechanics of the human body, can be a key element in learning how to improve athletically. Being an athlete can result in various injuries, from minor strains after hard workouts to major injuries that require long-term recovery. Whether I...
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Additional Essay Details
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I have many more application essays that I can share that are more personal and some others that answered seemingly non-traditional topics.
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General Admissions Advice

My favorite course thus far, and why
54 Words
My favorite course so far has been my history credit on Science and Technology and World...
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Post-college plans
21 Words
I plan to go to medical...
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Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received
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I did not use a private admissions counselor, and I really don't think that one is necessary. You would be surprised just how much valuable advice you can...
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My advice about getting recommenders
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Make sure that you are choosing people who know you very well personally as well as academically. If you don't already know some of your teachers personally, get to know some now. It never hurts...
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Recommended summer activities during high school and college
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Do not just sit around all summer or take it easy at the beach...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.50
 
Rank
Top 10%
 
High School TypePublic
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
0
 
ACT Score Details
 
Highest SAT
1530
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2230
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2230
SAT Prep
Other Standardized Tests

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details6 classes and scores

Sports

SportsTrack & Field (Recruited), Volleyball (Recruited)

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesBeta Club, Animal Foster Care Provider / Animal Rescue Volunteer, Choir, Boy/Girl Scouts, Church, National Honor Society, School Choir, Tutoring/Mentoring

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences

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