Patrick k
Patrick k,
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B.S., Petroleum Engineering, , Geology and Earth Science
Am Patrick, a student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, majoring in Petroleum Engineering and minor in Geology. A member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, Louisiana Engineering Society and the African Students Association.
Features Included
4
Essays
8
Schools
3
Scores
6
Advice
2
ECs
3
Sports

Background

Hometown Mesa, Arizona, Kenya
GenderMale
EthnicityBlack / African American
AdmissionEarly Action, Transfer
Class of2017
English First Language No
Other Language(s) Spoken Swahili

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Biola University (La Mirada, CA)
  • Stanford University (Stanford, CA)
  • San Diego State University (San Diego, CA)
  • University of California - Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara, CA)
  • University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, NM)
  • Colorado School of Mines (Golden, CO)
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University of Louisiana - Lafayette (Lafayette, LA)

Applied for a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Personal Statement
51 Words
Interest in tech/engineering, Reaching a goal
You are the writer of your life. Everyday is a new page to write and you the only to determine the story line, so no matter what, don't stop writing because one day it will be the best story told to mankind but until then ,you got work to do.
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Supplemental Essay Scholarship application
44 Words
Any scholarship is worth the application. Once i thought i had no chance for running for my school but then i applied anyway and was able to make it to the team and also got few other scholarships outside sports for good academic standing.
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Supplemental Essay Strong beliefs/principles
193 Words
Being raised as a christian, humility became part of me, everywhere i went or stayed i was to be humbled. This really helped me in most of my days endeavors as it was able to give me the understanding to do chores effectively and neatly. Also as growing up from a third world has had lot of influence into my life as am always doing something different to change my situation. Always reflect on the past and see if you...
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Additional Essay Details
74 Words
First essay for college application can be challenging and complicating. Make it as simple as it can be but also unique. Don't copy from others which include sample essays you may read. Colleges do have programs to detect plagiarism which is big offense at first that may lead to suspension or being expelled. Describe your unique character that might grasp attention of the admission committee so as to be accepted to your dream school.
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General Admissions Advice

What set me apart from other applicants
40 Words
I think what really set me apart is that am from Kenya,...
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Most popular extracurricular activities at my college
27 Words
most popular extracurricular activity in my school would...
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What I now know about my school that I never would have known prior to enrolling
61 Words
Well, the more involved in the school activities the more you learn, i didn't know we had a...
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My favorite course thus far, and why
37 Words
My favorite course was Geology 341 with professor Brian Lock, this professor...
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What I like about my school’s location and culture
42 Words
I like my schools location and culture as it diverse, people are so...
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Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice
138 Words
I did take out a loan at my second year, i had no choice since my previous scholarship was done, but as well since i am a runner decided to get back and run for my school for full coverage of...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.20
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 25%
 
High School TypePublic
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
16
 
ACT Score Details
 
Other ACT Scores
ACT Prep
Highest SAT
420
 
SAT Score Details
 
SAT Prep
SAT IIs
Other Standardized Tests

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Sports

SportsCross Country (Recruited), Soccer, Track & Field (Recruited)

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesFuture Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Community Cleanup / Service
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received
Application Additional Materials

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