pkierstens
pkierstens,
UWA
B.S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Features Included
2
Essays
10
Schools
2
Scores
0
Advice
11
ECs
1
Sports

Background

Hometown Tuscaloosa, Alabama
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Susquehanna University (Selinsgrove, PA)
  • Texas A&M University (College Station, TX)
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University of West Alabama (Livingston, AL)

Applied for in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Parent

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Personal Statement
189 Words
Feeling out of place
Well first things first I have two learning disabilities: Dyslexia, and Dysgraphia. I feel pretty confident in saying I have conquered my dyslexia, my favorite thing to do is to read. On the other hand my dysgraphia is a constant challenge that I have been working to over come. At my school (Holy Spirit Catholic School) the teachers are really good at getting everyone up to at least average level. In my case, however, it has been a "tough luck"...
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Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school
638 Words
Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family: I had the unfortunate experience of living in Alberta City at the time of the April 27th 2011 tornado; I know that at 14 years old, many do not consider people as children, but as Edna St. Vincent Millay put it, "Childhood is not from birth to a certain age and at a certain age/The child is grown, and...
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General Admissions Advice

High School Performance

GPA
3.45
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
N/A
 
High School TypeReligious
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest ACT
26
 
ACT Score Details
 
Other ACT Scores
ACT Prep
PSAT Scores

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details2 classes and scores

Sports

SportsMartial Arts

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesBoy/Girl Scouts, Chess, Choir, Drama Production Crew, Junior Classical League / Latin Club, Key Club, Quiz Bowl/Academic Bowl, School Theater/Plays, Science Club/Team, Tutoring/Mentoring, Other Religious Affiliation

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
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