
starlysantos,
Columbia
B.A., Economics
Economics/business major, cheerleader, and free-spirited travel enthusiast.
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Sports

Background
Hometown
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
GenderFemale
EthnicityHispanic
AdmissionEarly Decision
Class of2018
English First Language
Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken
Spanish, Italian

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Columbia University (New York, NY)
Applied for a B.A. in Economics
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Personal Statement661 WordsFamily background, Place you’re content, Volunteer/public interest workA strange man bearing a razor-sharp machete roams the streets of a residential neighborhood. Instead of alarmedly reporting him to the police--as most conventional Americans would respond-- excited children stream toward the armed man, hopefully anticipating the fresh sugar cane he is undoubtedly about to strike down. The astounding good faith characteristic of my hometown in Dominican Republic warrants this social anomaly and assures my annual visits, through which I have borne witness to the development of a pueblo that...Read more...Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay307 WordsMy parents have sacrificed continuously to put me through a very academically competitive private high school to shape me as well-rounded as possible. Unfortunately, though, 21st century students are more plagued with fanaticism of getting an “A” than with what school is truly meant for, learning. Columbia offers a true education, not only scholastically from its esteemed faculty, but also culturally from the international powerhouse that is New York City. Usually faring fewer than twenty students each, Columbia's intimate classes...Read more...Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school495 WordsSupplement asking to expand on a book, conference, or cultural event you've attended in the past year: Merengue, bachata, pinchos, and chicharrones may all sound foreign to the average American, but to me they describe the familiar sounds, scents, and tastes of my Hispanic Heritage. All aforementioned comforts are plentiful each March, when twenty-four blocks of SW 8th Street in Miami are closed off to celebrate the two most meaningful aspects of my life, culture and community service. The Calle...Read more...Supplemental Essay Other20 WordsI really emphasized my cultural heritage (Dominican, first generation in the USA) and also my passion for community service.Read more...General Admissions Advice
Recommended summer activities during high school and college6 WordsCommunity service...Read more...Most popular extracurricular activities at my college24 WordsA large, diverse number of student organizations!...Read more...My favorite course thus far, and why42 WordsPrinciples of Economics with Professor Gulati, I am an econ major so perhaps...Read more...5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)5 WordsOpen-minded, passionate,...Read more...Why I ultimately chose my school101 WordsI ultimately chose my school because of its central location in New York City. Education is not just the classes you take, it is thee entire experience. New York City...Read more...High School Performance
GPA3.70(no specification of weighting)RankTop 25%
Academic Performance in High School Steady
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Details10 classes and scoresSports
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ActivitiesAfter School Program Coordinator, American Cancer Society, Best Buddies, Community Cleanup / Service, Drama Production Crew, National Honor Society, Yearbook
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