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Georgetown
B.S., International Relations
Recent college grad excited about helping others fulfill ambitions
Features Included
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Essays
6
Schools
8
Scores
3
Advice
2
ECs
0
Sports

Background

Hometown Nashville, Tennessee
GenderFemale
EthnicityBlack / African American
Class of2020
First Gen College StudentNo

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Georgetown University (Washington, DC)
  • Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN)
  • Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
  • University of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
  • George Washington University (Washington, DC)
  • College of William and Mary (Williamsburg, VA)
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Georgetown University (Washington, DC)

Applied for a B.S. in International Relations

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.
“Ni saa ngapi?” “Khadija wacha kucheza!” “Kidogo tu.” My head whizzes in multiple directions as I leisurely stride through the bustling dirt-paths of Kibera, Nairobi’s notorious slum. Far behind, I spot a crowd of weary but pleased middle-aged men rushing home to their collapsing shacks from a long day of work. Ahead, women of all ages are rowdily laying out their most prized possessions, wet tarps, and broken table stands that they rapidly fill with filthy socks and garments...
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School Specific Advice

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General Admissions Advice

How I made up for low grades in high school
63 Words
Focus focus focus on selling yourself through your essays! Your numbers don't define you. You have substance to give...
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How I narrowed down my essay topics
41 Words
Venn diagram of the most dramatic moments of your life, the ones...
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How to deal with the stress of applying to college
53 Words
Don't cram anything in, don't overdo it. Live your normal life and pace yourself. Remember life...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.29
(equivalent to 3.68 unweighted)
Rank
Top 5%
 
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest ACT
30
 
ACT Score Details
 
Other ACT Scores
ACT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details7 classes and scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesAcademic, Multicultural / International Club

Experience & Awards

Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received

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