drlopez
drlopez,
Stanford
B.A., History, , Political Science and Government
Sophomore in college studying History and Political Science
Features Included
4
Essays
7
Schools
9
Scores
10
Advice
2
ECs
1
Sports

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
Denied
  • Stanford University (Stanford, CA)
  • San Diego State University (San Diego, CA)
  • University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)
  • University of California - Davis (Davis, CA)
  • University of California - Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
  • University of California - San Diego (La Jolla, CA)
  • Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)
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Stanford University (Stanford, CA)

Applied for a B.A. in History

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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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,...
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Supplemental Essay Amusing anecdote
59 Words
One 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.
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Supplemental Essay Issue of personal significance
29 Words
The 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.
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Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school
39 Words
The 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).
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General Admissions Advice

List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience
106 Words
The 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...
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Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice
64 Words
I recommend focusing your time on local scholarships. They are usually worth less in prize money ($2000 or so), however...
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How I chose schools to apply to
31 Words
I applied to four UC's, four CSU's, and 2 private...
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How to increase chances at my school
66 Words
Use any opportunities you have. It doesn't matter if your school doesn't offer as many AP classes or sports. Universities...
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My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them
81 Words
I 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...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
61 Words
Stanford was my dream university. I loved the academic freedom students are offered. We are encouraged to explore...
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How to increase chances at my school
176 Words
I'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...
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Post-college plans
128 Words
I 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...
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Recommended summer activities during high school and college
132 Words
I 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...
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What I like about my school’s location and culture
115 Words
To 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...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.40
 
Rank
Top 1%
 
High School TypePublic
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest ACT
32
 
ACT Score Details
 
ACT Prep
Highest SAT
1510
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2190
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2190
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
Other Standardized Tests

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details6 classes and scores

Sports

SportsTennis

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesAcademic Decathlon, Best Buddies
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received

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