katewalker1
katewalker1,
Penn State
B.A., Marketing, , Public Relations
18 years old, From New York.
Features Included
3
Essays
6
Schools
6
Scores
1
Advice
1
ECs
1
Sports

Background

Hometown North Salem, New York
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionEarly Action
Class of2017
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Pennsylvania State University - University Park (University Park, PA)
  • University of Maryland - College Park (College Park, MD)
  • University of Wisconsin - Madison (Madison, WI)
  • University of Texas - Austin (Austin, TX)
  • University of Delaware (Newark, DE)
  • Indiana University - Bloomington (Bloomington, IN)
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Pennsylvania State University - University Park (University Park, PA)

Applied for a B.A. in Marketing

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Sibling

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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​I’m sitting at a tiny, uncomfortable desk, staring at a tall man, anxiously waiting for him to hand out the tests. I just want to get this over with. I am already starting to overheat and my stomach is rumbling. Thoughts are spinning in my head. What is my mom going to make for dinner? What are my friends doing right now? Why can’t I be sleeping in my bed? Why did I wear this shirt today? But...
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
12 Words
Why I chose specific schools based on academics, sports, campus lifestyle, etc.
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Additional Essay Details
637 Words
Coming from a very small, homogenous high school and community, I am interested in attending a large university that embraces diversity, that will force me to become my own person amongst thousands of peers, and that will offer much more than just classroom learning.  Wisconsin offers all of this, and more.             Throughout high school, I have challenged myself with AP and honors classes, and I hope to continue challenging myself as I focus my studies on my major. I am...
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General Admissions Advice

How I chose schools to apply to
205 Words
I chose specific schools to apply to based on many different things. I looked into the campus lifestyle and how many students were at each school. I knew I wanted a big school, so once I knew this I was able to narrow down the options. Then, I looked into the sports part of the school. I knew I wanted a school...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.40
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
N/A
 
High School TypePublic
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Low at first but improved
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
30
 
ACT Score Details
 
Other ACT Scores
ACT Prep
Highest SAT
1690
 
SAT Score Details
 
Converted SAT Score1210
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
Other Standardized Tests

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details3 classes and scores

Sports

SportsBasketball

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesAthletics Organization
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received
Application Additional Materials

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