senrinakamura60
senrinakamura6,
Tufts
B.A., Engineering Science
Ground up
Features Included
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Essays
7
Schools
4
Scores
4
Advice
6
ECs
2
Sports

Background

Hometown Tokyo, Japan
GenderMale
EthnicityAsian
Class of2026
First Gen College StudentNo

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Tufts University (Medford, MA)
  • Trinity University (San Antonio, TX)
  • Macalester College (St. Paul, MN)
  • Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, OH)
  • Occidental College (Los Angeles, CA)
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Tufts University (Medford, MA)

Applied for a B.A. in Engineering Science

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
Opening a heavy steel door, I stepped on a dusty rectangular concrete block. At nine years old, I ran up 14 flights of stairs in my apartment building every day to become a faster runner. While it seemed an endless climb, the stairs toughened my body and my mentality one step at a time. The experiences of my life as a track-and-field athlete have been the staircase that led me to where I am now. Step 1: I was inspired for the...
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Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay
156 Words
Which aspects of the Tufts undergraduate experience prompt your application? In short, "Why Tufts?" (100-150 words)
I finally stopped my college search when I found Tufts. I am drawn to Tufts because people here interact in every aspect: courses, community, and even religions. At Nolop, engineers and creative thinkers gather to materialize ideas. In every YouTube video, friends of different backgrounds portray joyful moments. At the interfaith center, various religious groups meet to increase the understanding of others. I also love the inclusive culture that fosters students stepping across boundaries. While discussing various favourite points about...
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School Specific Advice

More Essays

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General Admissions Advice

How I narrowed down my essay topics
41 Words
I wanted to show as much information as possible on my application,...
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Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received
65 Words
I had a private admissions counsellor, and the advice was to search all the perspectives of colleges that know what...
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My insights about AP (Advanced Placement) courses and exams
66 Words
Don't take too many AP courses in a single year. I tried self-study 5 AP courses in Grade 11, which wasn't successful....
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How I made up for low grades in high school
49 Words
From Grade 8 to Grade 10, I was in ELL, formally known as ESL. I emphasized that...
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High School Performance

Unweighted GPA
4.00
 
Rank
Top 10%
 
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1450
 
SAT Score Details
 
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details3 classes and scores

Sports

SportsTrack & Field (Recruited), Rugby

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesJapanese Club, Tutoring/Mentoring, Athletics Organization, Volunteer Coach, Nonprofit, NGO or Charitable Organization, Academic
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received

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