dandmandv
dandmandv,
Harvard
B.A., Economics, , Statistics
I am a junior undergraduate at Harvard College concentrating in statistics.
Features Included
2
Essays
16
Schools
10
Scores
5
Advice
0
ECs
3
Sports

Background

Hometown La Cañada Flintridge, California
GenderMale
EthnicityHispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2017
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)
  • Dartmouth College (Hanover, NH)
  • Duke University (Durham, NC)
  • Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
  • University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame, IN)
  • Fordham University (New York, NY)
  • University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL)
  • University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC)
  • University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)
  • University of California - Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara, CA)
  • University of California - Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
  • University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)
  • Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN)
  • Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO)
  • Princeton University (Princeton, NJ)
  • Stanford University (Stanford, CA)
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Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)

Applied for a B.A. in Economics

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

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Personal Statement
662 Words
Volunteer/public interest work
On Being a Hybrid I have given a lot of thought to writing about being a hybrid. Not a car, mind you, like a Prius, but a hybrid of race. Sure, I am technically one hundred percent Hispanic, as my last name indicates, but sometimes I feel like I am in between cultures. The culture of Hispanic Miami, the capital of Cuba, is very different from that of White La Canada. In La Canada, I am considered one of the...
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Supplemental Essay Strong beliefs/principles
373 Words
My Latino upbringing has instilled in me a strong sense of family and community. Even though my entire extended family resides in Miami, we stay in contact and offer each other advice and support. As the first in my family to apply to a four-year college, I am constantly peppered with questions from my aunts: what classes should my cousins take? What is the best way to prepare for standardized testing? On another level, they are always there to let...
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General Admissions Advice

Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received
101 Words
I did use a private admissions counselor, her name is Vicky DeFelice, and she is based in Orange County. She mostly helped me with editing my essays and making sure...
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List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience
130 Words
Make sure you can talk about yourself, and be confident. I never found myself caught off guard by a question. Having never done an interview of any kind before the application process, I was really nervous before each of...
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My favorite course thus far, and why
107 Words
Case Studies in Global Health: Biosocial Perspectives When I got to Harvard, I was very excited about taking classes in subjects different from the standard high school curriculum of math, science, foreign...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
278 Words
If you’ve been accepted to Harvard, congratulations- you’re one of a select few to have been admitted. But if you’re on the fence about whether or not to attend, let me try to convince you. A Harvard education is not only one of the best in quality in the world, but there are many intangible benefits in going here. Harvard offers a lot of support for its undergraduate students, be it academic or otherwise. Harvard’s alumni network strength is...
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My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them
263 Words
Harvard students are noted for their dedication to activities outside of their coursework. Here at Harvard, it’s very easy to get involved. Each fall, Harvard’s student-run organizations participate in the activities fair, where students can explore Harvard’s diverse extracurricular opportunities. Believe me, there’s something here for everyone. Overall, clubs are a great way to meet new people while participating in something that one is passionate about. Whether you want to gain experience in your prospective...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.40
 
Rank
Top 5%
 
High School TypePublic
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest ACT
36
 
ACT Score Details
 
Other ACT Scores
ACT Prep
Highest SAT
1510
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2180
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2180
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
PSAT Scores

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details4 classes and scores

Sports

SportsBaseball, Cross Country, Football

Extracurriculars

Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

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