Amber220
Amber220,
BU
B.A., Psychology, , Sociology
Undergrad Student, Graduating a year early
Features Included
3
Essays
9
Schools
6
Scores
11
Advice
0
ECs
0
Sports

Background

Hometown Evansville, Indiana
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2017
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken German

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Boston University (Boston, MA)
  • University of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
  • Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)
  • Yale University (New Haven, CT)
  • Indiana University - Bloomington (Bloomington, IN)
  • Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne, IN)
  • Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne, IN)
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Boston University (Boston, MA)

Applied for a B.A. in Psychology

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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As a person interested in working for social justice and a person who was raised in an extremely conservative region of the country, I had to challenge myself and break down as many barriers in my mind and at home to get where I am today.
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Supplemental Essay Issue of personal significance
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described personal need to be involved in social justice
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Additional Essay Details
14 Words
outlined social justice issues and personal beliefs with a plan to act on them
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General Admissions Advice

Why I ultimately chose my school
5 Words
financial aid,...
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Most popular extracurricular activities at my college
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hockey games ...
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My favorite course thus far, and why
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Psychology of Personality with...
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5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)
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innovative, head-strong,...
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What I now know about my school that I never would have known prior to enrolling
11 Words
transfer credits rarely...
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How to approach transferring schools
19 Words
double check and see what classes...
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Recommended summer activities during high school and college
5 Words
internships, volunteer...
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Post-college plans
5 Words
grad school...
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What I like about my school’s location and culture
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history, liberal...
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Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice
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I did both, fill...
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My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them
23 Words
political advocacy (resume building and personal passion),...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.86
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 5%
 
High School TypePublic
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1920
 
SAT Score Details
 
Converted SAT Score1360
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
SAT IIs

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details1 classes and scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

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Experience & Awards

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