spainlove9
spainlove9,
SLU
B.A., Political Science and Government
I am a College senior majoring in Political Science with a focus in nonprofit work
Features Included
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Essays
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Schools
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Scores
2
Advice
3
ECs
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Sports

Background

Hometown mount prospect, Illinois
GenderFemale
EthnicityHispanic, Native American
AdmissionEarly Decision
Class of2016
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of Texas - Dallas (Richardson, TX)
  • Baylor University (Waco, TX)
  • Texas A&M University (College Station, TX)
  • University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA)
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Saint Louis University (St. Louis, MO)

Applied for a B.A. in Political Science and Government

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Growing up I never really fit in. I could never find a group that understood me, then I studied abroad. I went to Saint Louis University Madrid for a year and a half and it was the best decision I ever made. Not only did I meet people there, but I traveled around the world and got to experience numerous cultures. All of these people from all over the world were so different, but they all accepted each other. That...
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Supplemental Essay Issue of personal significance
140 Words
The Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America has been a huge part of my life. At the age of 10 I was diagnosed with severe Crohns disease. No one I knew had Crohns disease or Colitis and I felt so alone. My GI suggested I attend Camp Oasis in Wisconsin. After attending I found that I had a support system and people who understood me. I then attended the Team challenge walk every year near me and got to experience the...
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Supplemental Essay Using a metaphor
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The Fountain Resting near the mid-campus fountain at Saint Louis University, I find myself on what looks like fun filled bleachers found in a grand arena. The peaceful whisper of the water as it flows down these bleachers reassures me of the serenity it brings. The shooting fountains near the center remind me of the fun and excitement found on the campus. In the center of these canon like fountains stands a stone obelisk. Like a defense tower, it watches...
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Supplemental Essay Strong beliefs/principles
3 Words
Essay about euthanasia
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Additional Essay Details
1642 Words
Mitch Albom, writer of Tuesdays with Morrie, shared with the world an inspirational quote by Morrie Schwartz, “When we are infants we need others to survive; when we’re dying we need others to survive. In between we need others even more”. He touches on this because the two most debated and controversial medical topics today are those concerning the beginning and end of life. When does life begin? When should life end? These two questions are disputed everywhere, but...
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General Admissions Advice

What set me apart from other applicants
65 Words
What set me apart from other applicants was that I played a varsity sport, have an above average GPA, but...
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My favorite course thus far, and why
50 Words
My favorite course so far has been Civil Rights Law. In this class I learned...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.50
(no specification of weighting)
High School TypeReligious
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
28
 
ACT Score Details
 
Other ACT Scores

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Sports

SportsDance

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesAcademic Decathlon, Choir, Nonprofit, NGO or Charitable Organization

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received
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