
Arielleaj,
UChicago
B.S., Economics, , Language Studies and Linguistics
Hi! Originally from Berkeley, CA, I'm a second year at UChicago. I like traveling, have a black belt in karate, and work as an elementary school tutor.
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Background
Hometown
Berkeley, California
GenderFemale
EthnicityHispanic
AdmissionEarly Action
Class of2019
First Gen College StudentNo
English First Language
Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken
Italian, Spanish, Dutch

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University of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
Applied for a B.S. in Economics
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: NoSchool Specific Essays
Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school1046 WordsWhy are you here and now somewhere else? I am here because I can’t be in two places at once. That’s definitely a law of physics or some kind of science I don’t know much about, but that’s the short answer to why I’m not somewhere else, or lots of other places. To know why I’m here, on Earth, in America, in California, in Berkeley, at my house sitting on my favorite worn leather...Read more...School Specific Advice
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Personal Statement662 WordsNear death experience, Study/travel abroad, International background, Family background, Embracing your heritage, Overcoming a health obstacle, Story central to identityInca-Viking I closed my eyes, shielding myself from the harsh brightness of the La Paz hospital lights. The last few hours were a blur. Sleeping in the back seat, long, dark road, then jolting, dirt, rocks under the tires -- blackness. A dark ambulance ride, “No se duerma!” -- don’t sleep. Now, flat on my back in the ER, all I was wondering was how soon I could get back with my group, to finish my marine biology trip...Read more...Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay707 WordsUniversity of Chicago combines everything that I could hope for in a school. The liberal-arts curriculum, plethora of distinguished professors, location, housing system, intellectual rigor, and quirkiness there all convince me that UChicago is the perfect school for me. I am very interested in Economics, and it would be it would be amazing to study under Nobel Laureates such as Lars Peter Hansen or Eugene Fama in the renowned Economics department. I hope to eventually work in an international field,...Read more...Supplemental Essay Amusing anecdote675 WordsI was lost. Utterly and completely lost. After wandering the narrow, cobblestoned streets of Viterbo, Italy for almost an hour, I could confidently say that I had no idea which way was home. On this second day of school in a new country, I had yet to learn these winding, medieval streets; the city’s labyrinthine design was intentional, to confuse invaders and outsiders. At that moment, that was me -- an outsider. Eventually I found my way home, to...Read more...Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school716 WordsWhat are some of your favorite things? I would say that some of my favorite things are raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens, white copper kettles, and warm woolen mittens. In all seriousness though, The Sound of Music is one of my favorite musicals. When I was younger, my family sat down countless times to watch and sing along to it. As I grew older, I started understanding the sobering circumstances surrounding the plot, which only made me appreciate it...Read more...Additional Essay Details617 WordsFor my personal statement, I chose to cover a couple different topics: my car accident, subsequent experience in Italy, and my family and culture. Since I was also applying to UCs, I split my essay in two and then expanded upon each piece. I think this was a successful strategy. Recycling essays, or pieces of essays, can make applying to various school easier. More advice for writing essays that I incorporated: -Open with a moment, an experience: put the reader...Read more...General Admissions Advice
Recommended summer activities during high school and college95 WordsTraveling abroad, especially with service programs, is a great idea. Not only is it super fun, it gives great experiences to write about for college essays. If that is...Read more...What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school63 WordsResearch the school! Look up professors and classes you want to take, maybe read a book that the professor...Read more...What I’d change about my application process32 WordsAlthough I started my personal statement the summer before senior...Read more...My advice about getting recommenders97 WordsPick someone who knows you well. If it's a teacher that might not know you as well outside the classroom, either write up a little about yourself or talk...Read more...Why I declined other schools86 WordsThese all factored largely into my decision: -Money. UChicago offered me my full tution covered, and student loans haunt you for years. -Location. I'd grown...Read more...What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school83 WordsUChicago has a very different feel and personality than most of the other elite schools -- UChicago was actually invited to join the Ivy League...Read more...High School Performance
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