niasanders
niasanders,
Brown
B.S., Computer and Information Studies, , Performing Arts
Features Included
1
Essays
9
Schools
14
Scores
3
Advice
4
ECs
0
Sports

Background

Hometown Chattanooga, Tennessee
GenderFemale
EthnicityBlack / African American
Class of2019

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Brown University (Providence, RI)
  • University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL)
  • University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC)
  • Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN)
  • University of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
  • New York University (New York, NY)
  • Swarthmore College (Swarthmore, PA)
  • Columbia University (New York, NY)
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Brown University (Providence, RI)

Applied for in Computer and Information Studies

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Both Parents + 1 more

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Personal Statement
607 Words
Transition to adulthood
"You can make it on your own, right?" the voice on the other end said in an irritatingly casual tone. Well I don't really have a choice, I thought. "Oh yeah, I'll be fine," I responded, in a very passive aggressive tone. Fantastic. I hung up and looked out at the busy street. In two hours, I had to get food, go to a store near Grand Central Station to buy knee pads, and then get back to Marymount. I...
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General Admissions Advice

List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience
166 Words
Always, always, always interview if you can. For the schools that I applied to that had optional interviews, my guidance counselor encouraged me to take the opportunity. It gives you the opportunity to show the institution who you are aside from what they will see on paper. All of my...
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Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice
109 Words
My biggest advice is to pay attention to the schools that offer "need-based" aid and the schools that guarantee to meet 100% of demonstrated need. I knew that money was a big factor in...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
126 Words
I chose Brown because after visiting for a second time, I knew that it was the perfect fit for me. Many people have asked if I chose it because of its reputation, but I assure them that reputation...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.80
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 10%
 
High School TypeOther Private
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest ACT
33
 
ACT Score Details
 
Other ACT Scores
Highest SAT
1490
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2150
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2150
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
PSAT Scores
Other Standardized Tests

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details8 classes and scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesDance, Student Council / Government

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers

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