quakercamille,
UPenn
B.A., Visual Arts
Not the "best" in my class, somehow got into an Ivy League school.
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Background
Hometown
Dobbs Ferry, New York
GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian, Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
AdmissionEarly Decision
Class of2019
First Gen College StudentNo
English First Language
Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken
Spanish
Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
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University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
Applied for a B.A. in Visual Arts
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: NoSchool Specific Essays
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My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them113 WordsThe student newspaper on campus, the Daily Pennsylvanian, encompasses many of the clubs on campuses that are vital to people's college experiences here: they provide a group for socializing, but also provide real and...Read more...More Essays
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Personal Statement645 WordsArt/acting/singing, Feeling out of place, Issue of personal significance, Overcoming personal struggle, Reaching a goal, Transition to adulthood, Story central to identity, One moment that changed you, Interest in fine arts, Career aspirationsBlood is thicker than water, but it can drown, destroy, and ruin just as easily. Fighting the tide of one’s blood has two options alone: you become swept away and conform into whatever destiny awaits you in the waters, or you reach the shore a fighter, emerging a victor with every ache and bout of fatigue. Defying family is bittersweet, you are fighting those who raised you to become the person you are. It is a struggle I fight,...Read more...Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay621 WordsI am applying to the College of Arts and Sciences intending to major in Visual Studies with a double minor in Consumer Psychology and Fine Arts. The Visual Studies major is unique and unlike any major I have come across in my college hunt; I am fascinated by the program and the courses it entails, and since I want to pursue a career in the graphics and digital communications field in the future along with illustration and other freelance work,...Read more...Supplemental Essay Other621 WordsI am applying to the College of Arts and Sciences intending to major in Visual Studies with a double minor in Consumer Psychology and Fine Arts. The Visual Studies major is unique and unlike any major I have come across in my college hunt; I am fascinated by the program and the courses it entails, and since I want to pursue a career in the graphics and digital communications field in the future along with illustration and other freelance work,...Read more...General Admissions Advice
What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school58 WordsIf you are writing about specific programs or research opportunities that draw you here, make it personal....Read more...List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience234 WordsI had an interview for Georgetown and UPenn, both were very similar in the fact that they were very casual and laid-back, as I was repeatedly told by both interviewers that interviews were never meant to be "make or break" and are meant to only get a sense of who you are, of your interests, etc. Interviews are supposedly supposed to only help you. I was lucky to have two...Read more...5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)291 WordsAmbitious. Driven. Intelligent. Diligent. Self-conscious. In order to get into Penn, of course you must be a driven and self-motivated student with big dreams, someone with big dreams eager to tell their story. Everyone here, to some degree, whether they know it or not, strives to be at the top and prove their worth or to demonstrate their prowess. Yes, the students here are all intelligent and smart in their own rights, to varying degrees and in differing fields, and so the competitive nature is high. Diligence...Read more...Most popular extracurricular activities at my college32 WordsGreek life, cultural clubs/communities, and business/law/pre-med/healthcare...Read more...Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received142 WordsI did not use any private admissions counselor and researched schools entirely on my own. As someone who did not know where to begin in even researching schools towards the end of my junior year of high school, I can definitely say the...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA4.22RankTop 10%
Academic Performance in High School Steady
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Highest ACT28ACT Score DetailsOther ACT ScoresACT Prep
Highest SAT1290on 1600 scaleHighest SAT1810SAT Score Details
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Details5 classes and scoresSports
SportsLacrosse, Volleyball
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ActivitiesPhotography / Film, Debate Club/Team, Animal Foster Care Provider / Animal Rescue Volunteer, National Honor Society, Volunteer Coach
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