emilystuch
emilystuch,
Grinnell
B.A., Biology
I am excitable individual with a sense of adventure and a strong work ethic.
Features Included
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Essays
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Schools
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Scores
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Advice
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ECs
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Sports

Background

Hometown New York City
GenderFemale
EthnicityPrefer Not to Share
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2015
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Grinnell College (Grinnell, IA)
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Grinnell College (Grinnell, IA)

Applied for a B.A. in Biology

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Parent

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

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Personal Statement
941 Words
Love of outdoors, Creative personal story
Beyond the Boundaries: My Advance from the Couch to the Backcountry Every summer, for as long as I can remember, I have spent time at my grandmother’s house in the Adirondacks. The summer before my sixteenth birthday was no different from past summers but I felt unnaturally listless. Something about the Adirondacks had always filled me with a vigor I could not quite place, but that particular summer my adolescent disinterest in the ‘simple things’ kicked into high gear....
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Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school
31 Words
Grinnell's moniker is the "Pioneers". Based off what you know about the school, what would you change the college's moniker to be and why/should the moniker be changed and why?
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General Admissions Advice

Why I ultimately chose my school
9 Words
I chose Grinnell...
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High School Performance

GPA
2.80
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
N/A
 
High School TypeOther Private
Academic Performance in High School Low at first but improved
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1890
 
SAT Score Details
 
Converted SAT Score1340
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Sports

SportsCross Country, Track & Field

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesSchool Theater/Plays, School Newspaper/Magazine/Journalism

Experience & Awards

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Volunteer Experiences

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