maddieverbeke
maddieverbeke,
Purdue
B.S., Pharmaceutical Sciences
College Freshman
Features Included
3
Essays
6
Schools
2
Scores
1
Advice
3
ECs
1
Sports

Background

Hometown Lisle, Illinois
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionEarly Action
Class of2017
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN)
  • University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH)
  • University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN)
  • Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)
  • University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL)
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Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN)

Applied for a B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Parent

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Last year, I decided to take a chance and step out of my comfort zone by trying to be a team captain of the varsity swim team. I thought it would be a good opportunity to expand my leadership abilities and become more involved. I didn't expect that it would be a very difficult job, mostly just planning fun events, making locker signs, and ordering the team suits and spirit wear. So after I was voted in as a co-captain,...
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Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school
119 Words
If I had to begin a senior project today, I would probably start one that has to do with the research of medicine for depression. I would want to help lessen the side effects, such as the shakiness of hands and also find a way that helps best determine what medicine should be prescribed to each individual patient. This project would be an interest to me because a close family member of mine suffers from depression. And with my desire...
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Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school
98 Words
After attending fall preview day and hearing from students currently in the College of Pharmacy, I realized there's a lot more to pharmacy than working in a Walgreens. I could have the chance to work with animals in veterinary pharmacy or to perform research in labs. I also really liked how the students were succeeding in their classes and working hard, but they were also very involved in non-academic activities, like community service and different clubs. I am serious about...
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General Admissions Advice

Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice
52 Words
In my case, I did both. Make sure you search for as many scholarships as you...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.50
 
Rank
Top 10%
 
High School TypeReligious
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest ACT
34
 
ACT Score Details
 
ACT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details1 classes and scores

Sports

SportsSwimming/Diving

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesNational Honor Society, Community Cleanup / Service, French Club

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received
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