drlopez,
Stanford
B.A., History, , Political Science and Government
Sophomore in college studying History and Political Science
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Background
Hometown
San Diego, California
GenderFemale
EthnicityHispanic
AdmissionEarly Action
Class of2016
English First Language
Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken
Spanish, French
Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
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Stanford University (Stanford, CA)
Applied for a B.A. in History
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My personal statement was about how my life experiences helped craft my unique perspective that would contribute to the diversity of the university. I talked about living in a poor neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio but going to a private elementary and how that influenced my perceptions of people. I struggled with being different at my school, but I learned that many of my friends, although more affluent, had their own struggles. This really gave me understanding and empathy for others,...Read more...Supplemental Essay Amusing anecdote59 WordsOne of Stanford's additional essays is to write a letter to your future roommate. I used this essay less to talk about my accomplishments and more to talk about myself as a person - my likes, dislikes, sense of humor. This was a lighthearted, fun essay to write. It really helps the reader see you as a human being.Read more...Supplemental Essay Issue of personal significance29 WordsThe question was "what matters to you and why," and it was kind of hard to answer because it's so broad and they give you a low word limit.Read more...Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school39 WordsThe last question was "what excites your intellectual vitality" or something along those lines. I actually talked about television and how it influences and what we can learn from it (specifically satire like South Park and the Colbert Report).Read more...General Admissions Advice
List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience106 WordsThe only school I interviewed with was Harvard University, which I was wait listed to. The interview took place very close to my home at a local nonprofit run by a Harvard...Read more...Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice64 WordsI recommend focusing your time on local scholarships. They are usually worth less in prize money ($2000 or so), however...Read more...How I chose schools to apply to31 WordsI applied to four UC's, four CSU's, and 2 private...Read more...How to increase chances at my school66 WordsUse any opportunities you have. It doesn't matter if your school doesn't offer as many AP classes or sports. Universities...Read more...My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them81 WordsI am heavily involved in two student groups: The First-Generation, Low-income Partnership, which creates a resource and community for first-gen and low-income students at...Read more...Why I ultimately chose my school61 WordsStanford was my dream university. I loved the academic freedom students are offered. We are encouraged to explore...Read more...How to increase chances at my school176 WordsI've talked to Stanford admissions people before, and the general consensus I get is that they really want students who are passionate about something, anything, and can really make that come across on paper. Of course, you want to get good grades and SAT scores, but the face is you'll be up against...Read more...Post-college plans128 WordsI still haven't decided exactly what I'm going to do after I graduate, but the great thing about Stanford is that it gives you the freedom to be unsure. You don't have to declare a major until the...Read more...Recommended summer activities during high school and college132 WordsI didn't do much with my summers while I was in high school, but here at Stanford summer internships and research are a pretty big deal. It's kind of expected that you'll be working or researching each summer of your...Read more...What I like about my school’s location and culture115 WordsTo be honest, I'm not a huge fan of Stanford's location. The nearest city is Palo Alto, which is definitely NOT a college town. It's pretty expensive, filled with small, fancy restaurants, and there...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA4.40RankTop 1%
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