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Macalester

B.A., Computer Science, , Bilingual and Multicultural Education

Coder, nerd, hackathon-lover, CodeDay Evangelist, Start-up Queen, Macalester '19.

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Background

Hometown Plymouth, Minnesota

GenderFemale

EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic

AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019

English First Language Yes

Other Language(s) Spoken German, Portuguese

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted

Waitlisted or Withdrew

Denied

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Macalester College (St. Paul, MN)

Applied for a B.A. in Computer Science

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

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Personal Statement

669 Words

Diversity statement, Interest in tech/engineering, International background, Story central to identity

Throughout my academic career, I have always been drawn to the "nuts and bolts" behind the functioning of computers. I am fascinated by computer programs, and have found satisfaction and fulfillment in both learning about them and applying my knowledge and creativity towards coding them hands-on. Along the way, I have been taken aback by the unnecessary barriers that have been placed in my path, and in the paths of other women. There is a belief in some groups that...

General Admissions Advice

Why I declined other schools

16 Words

Financial Aid. But sometimes schools...

Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice

12 Words

Took out some loans...

How to increase chances at my school

17 Words

Talk about internationalism or lack...

What I now know about my school that I never would have known prior to enrolling

15 Words

That the dorms they show...

5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)

5 Words

Liberal, Accepting,...

High School Performance

GPA

3.50

(no specification of weighting)

High School TypePublic
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School High at first but got worse
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Highest ACT

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Highest SAT

1470

on 1600 scale

Highest SAT

2110

SAT Score Details

Original SAT Score2110

Other SAT Scores

SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Sports

SportsRugby

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesComputer / Technology Volunteer, German Club, Computer / Technology Volunteer

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How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
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Macalester College (St. Paul, MN)

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