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alexpolise
alexpolise,
JHU
B.A., Cognitive Science, , Pre-Medicine Studies, , Spanish Language and Literature
Hi! My name is Alex; I'm a senior at JHU. Future Goals: Go to space, own a vineyard.
Features Included
0
Essays
10
Schools
8
Scores
5
Advice
3
ECs
3
Sports

Background

Hometown Dover, Delaware
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2014
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)
  • Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA)
  • Brown University (Providence, RI)
  • Dartmouth College (Hanover, NH)
  • Haverford College (Haverford, PA)
  • Lehigh University (Bethlehem, PA)
  • Middlebury College (Middlebury, VT)
  • University of Delaware (Newark, DE)
  • Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
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Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)

Applied for a B.A. in Cognitive Science

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

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General Admissions Advice

List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience
76 Words
Interviewing with schools is usually very relaxed and informal. Some schools take advantage of local alumni to perform the interviews, others only do...
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How I chose schools to apply to
69 Words
I read about a million college guides and picked ones I liked within my SAT range. I had a couple...
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My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them
69 Words
In college I'm the president of Club Tennis, have a radio show, and am part of a research fellowship. Hopkins (and...
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Post-college plans
41 Words
I am applying for multiple scholarships (a Fulbright and Teach for America)....
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What I like about my school’s location and culture
72 Words
Baltimore is a funky city. Compare it to an east-coast Portland. There is a great music and arts scene, great restaurants,...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.80
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 25%
 
High School TypeReligious
Academic Performance in High School Low at first but improved

Test Scores

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

Details5 classes and scores

Sports

SportsBasketball, Tennis, Cross Country

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesStudent Council / Government, Charity Drive Organizing, Nonprofit, NGO or Charitable Organization

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Awards Received
Application Additional Materials

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