angelaip
angelaip,
UPenn
B.A., Communication and Media Studies
Features Included
1
Essays
10
Schools
12
Scores
5
Advice
5
ECs
0
Sports

Background

Hometown Fremont, California
GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionAccepted From Waitlist
Class of2018
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Boston University (Boston, MA)
  • Cornell University (Ithaca, NY)
  • Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
  • University of California - San Diego (La Jolla, CA)
  • University of California - Davis (Davis, CA)
  • University of California - Irvine (Irvine, CA)
  • University of California - Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Stanford University (Stanford, CA)
  • University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
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University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)

Applied for a B.A. in Communication and Media Studies

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Parent

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Personal Statement
643 Words
Transition to adulthood
“Are you 40?” “Do you have kids?” “Why don’t you have wrinkles?” Though slightly unsettled by the thought that being 17 is comparable to being 40 years old, I cherish these moments each summer when I work as a paid counselor at an enrichment camp called Kids on Campus (KOC), held at Chabot Community College. My experiences at KOC chronicle my journey from camper to counselor, and parallel my growth from childhood into adulthood. Founded in 2005, KOC offers courses in subjects ranging...
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General Admissions Advice

Why I ultimately chose my school
24 Words
It was on the East Coast, had...
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What I like about my school’s location and culture
21 Words
Penn is in the perfect location,...
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Additional material sent in after waitlisted or deferred
39 Words
After being waitlisted at Penn, I sent my regional admissions director a...
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My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them
96 Words
Quaker Girls Dance Team and Soundworks Tap Factory -- I love dancing! Penn Wind Ensemble -- I wanted to keep up my flute skills. Penn Music Mentor Program...
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What I’d change about my application process
87 Words
If you know that there's a specific school that you can really see yourself at and has everything you're looking for, you should check and see...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.42
 
Rank
Top 10%
 
High School TypeReligious
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest ACT
33
 
ACT Score Details
 
Other ACT Scores
ACT Prep
Highest SAT
1490
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2140
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2140
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details9 classes and scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesChurch, Dance, National Honor Society, Green Club, Local Orchestra / Symphony / Band

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received

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