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WriterClass of 20223.8+1300+/28+art/hum

Film Studies Applicant

Female · White/Latina · VA · Competitive public

🏷️ Double Legacy at Rochester

Income: Did not apply for aid

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4.22 (W)
SAT
1390
Class Rank
1/418
AP Courses
8

AP Exams Taken

AP World (4)AP Micro (4)AP Macro (5)AP Spanish Lang (5)AP English Lang (5)AP Spanish Lit (5)AP US History (5)AP Seminar (5)
Extracurricular Activities
  • Staff Writer for Online Professional Film Magazine
  • Lead Critic for School's Theatre Review team4 Publishes
  • State Outreach Director for youth-led ERA Activism groupNational Outreach Committee member
  • Acting in Theatre Productions and competitionsMany hours a week (17+)
  • Staff Writer for Online Indie Magazine
  • President of School's chapter of youth-led ERA activism group
  • Social Media Officer for school's Young Dems chapter
  • Staff Writer for School's Magazine
  • Camp Counselor for Sleep Away and Theatre camps
  • Competitive vocal performanceSuperior ratings in performance and music theory
Awards & Honors
  • National Honor Society
  • Spanish Honor Society
  • Thespians Honor Society
  • Theatre Student of the Year
  • Seal of Biliteracy (Spanish)

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Connected moments in my life to scenes from my favorite movies and shows, focused on my transition from theatre to writing as well as my own coming of age.

university of michigan communities/uva arts and sciences — Supplemental

Talked about the NYT crossword puzzle and connected it to my own personality.

uva flash seminar — Supplemental

Talked about hosting a seminar about the Equal Rights Amendment.

Interview Experiences
  • University of Rochester
  • Performance/Outcome: I was a bit nervous but I think I articulated myself well.
  • Wesleyan University
  • Performance/Outcome: Alumni interviewer told me I seemed passionate, driven, and that Wes would be lucky to have me.
  • Brandeis University
  • Performance/Outcome: Talked with current film major, she was really nice and we bonded over a lot of shared interests.
  • Swarthmore College
  • Performance/Outcome: Talked about activism and my thoughts on current issues. She asked tough questions, but I think it went okay.
  • Muhlenberg
  • Performance/Outcome: My AO reached out with me to connect after reading my application. We laughed a lot.
  • Vassar College
  • Performance/Outcome: Had a deep and interesting conversation. Told me he thought I would be a great fit for the school.
Letters of Recommendation
  • Theatre Teacher/Director

    He knows me very well and has taught me all four years of school.

  • English Teacher

    He's a great writer and told me he enjoyed writing it. He also got to see me grow as a writer which is a big part of my application.

College Decisions

Accepted (5)

Temple UniversityUniversity of PittsburghBard CollegeUniversity of Michigan, Ann ArborWesleyan University

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Profile Ratings
69
Overall Score
Academic8.5
Extracurricular7.5
Awards4.0
Quick Stats
CategoryWriter
Year2022
MajorFilm Studies
GPA4.22 (W)
SAT1390
Acceptances5