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College Admissions Info

cc1713

Columbia University ‘17
BA, Comparative Literature, Pre-Medicine Studies

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Profile Overview

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Test Scores
High School Performance
Extracurriculars & Awards
Personal statement
2 supplemental essays
7 advice topics

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Student Background

Hi! I'm currently a second-year student in Columbia College, and I love it here! I am pre-med, and I plan on majoring in Medicine, Literature and Society!

From: Dumont
Gender: Female
Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic
Legacy: Other Family Member
Admission: Early Decision
Applied To: 3 schools
Accepted At: Columbia
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Is English First Language: No
Other Language(s) Spoken: French, Spanish, Arabic, Swahili

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Test Scores

2370

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Converted SAT Score: 1590
Highest SAT: 2370
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High School Performance

3.80

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Top 5%

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High School Type: Public
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Academic Performance in High School: Low one semester/year
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Extracurriculars & Awards

Sports: Cross Country, Track & Field, Volleyball
Extracurricular Activities: Academic Decathlon, French Club, Hospital Volunteer, Multicultural / International Club, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Choir
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College Application Essays

Personal Statement: Role model/inspiration, Overcoming personal struggle

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My heart pounds violently against my chest, pushing against the smooth blue fabric of my dress. My eyes and ears strain to listen for a possible approaching threat, while I try to appear mesmerized by the white satin tablecloth. I can practically see the silverware quivering, shaking, and as I realize that the adrenaline rush I am feeling is causing my hands to tremble, too, I feel someone seize my arm. The panic that I have been trying to keep...

Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school

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Villanova supplement: My favorite aspect of traveling is listening to people speak different languages. I find it incredible how regardless of where in the world they live, people have created verbal representations that, though often completely different, represent the same objects and concepts. Our intricate languages are what set us apart as a species, what has allowed us to prosper and progress intellectually and form a worldwide human community despite differences in culture and environment. I love listening to a...

Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school

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Columbia supplement: "Please tell us what you found meaningful about one of the above-mentioned books, publications or cultural events." When I first began to read Siddhartha, I assumed that the cultural and religious differences would make it difficult for me to relate too closely to any of the characters. I read it without expecting much from it by way of an exciting read or even a learning experience. However, midway through the book I encountered what I feel is one...

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College Admissions Advice

What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school

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Do not try to fool the admissions officers! They can see right through you if you are not being sincere. The best essays come from the heart, and while I initially was freaking out about what would impress the admissions...

5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)

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Overachieving, dedicated,...

What I’d change about my application process

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I would not have applied at the last minute! There was an even greater stress...

Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received

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I did...