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UPenn
B.A., Psychology
Thinker, leader, innovator, carer, UPenn '19!
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2
ECs
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Sports
Background
Hometown
Westlake , Texas
GenderFemale
EthnicityBlack / African American
AdmissionEarly Decision
Class of2019
First Gen College StudentNo
English First Language
Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken
Mandarin
Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
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University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
Applied for a B.A. in Psychology
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Both ParentsSchool Specific Essays
Personal Statement632 WordsControversial topic, Diversity statement, Embracing your heritage, Family background, Feeling out of placeAs a black girl, living overseas for more than eight years introduced me to a challenging and transformative personal journey that enables me to embrace all of the parts of myself. My family moved from the U.S. to Australia when I was four years old. I was young, but not too young to notice the differences: Vegemite and Aussie Rules football instead of peanut butter and American football, driving on the left, and the July winters and January summers. ...Read more...Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay661 WordsOf the more than 8 years I Iived overseas, the 5 1/2 years in China broadened my United States-centered perspective, and pushed the boundaries of what I thought I could do and who I would be. Those years in Beijing and Shanghai immersed me in a culture, language, and community that I continue to learn about, be keenly interested in, and keep as a central part of who I am. I want to continue growing along that journey at Penn’s College of...Read more...Supplemental Essay: Other123 WordsWriting has been a passion of mine since freshman year. I used to write poetry by myself and for myself, until I discovered the Choate Slam Poetry Association. I decided to perform my poetry, along with write for other news publications on campus. Writing is not only a passion of mine, but it is also a stress-reliever. It is something I do on my own time, and I write about a range of topics – from body image to gun laws...Read more...School Specific Advice
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What set me apart from other applicants26 WordsI wish "pre-application me" knew what set me...Read more...High School Performance
GPA3.33(no specification of weighting)RankN/A
Academic Performance in High School Low at first but improved
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