11
Colleges
5
Q&As
2
AP/IBs
4
Essays
5
Awards
10
Activities
Michael
Finance & Philosophy @ UPenn
I crafted my college application around the extracurriculars I participated in during high school. I realized that all of my activities were actually connected in some way, and so I chose to identify that connection through my listed extracurriculars, personal essay, and major choice. Reach out to me if you have any questions! michael.lovaglio15@gmail.com
Acceptances
Michael
Finance & Philosophy @ UPenn
11
Colleges
5
Q&As
2
AP/IBs
4
Essays
5
Awards
10
Activities
Acceptances
Background
Race
White
Gender
Male
School Type
Magnet
Legacy
No
Low income
Yes
First generation
Yes
International
No
Recruited Athlete
No
Academics
GPA (W)
4.8
GPA (UW)
3.6
GPA Scale
4
# AP/IB Exams
2
4 Essays
essay
Personal Statement
essays
University of Pennsylvania
2 AP / IB Scores
5 Awards
10 Activities
Additional Info
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Do you have any additional info to share?
With this section, I highly advise that you share any unique household circumstances (if you have any). In my application, I explained a lot of personal information about my home circumstance, such a
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5 Q&As
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How did you manage the stress of the application season?
Updated answer as of Sep. 2025. I can only imagine the stress you're feeling! It's really hard, but it's super important to remember that where you end up at college does not invalidate your hard wor
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Who should read over your essays?
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How long did you spend on each essay?
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How did you decide where to apply early?
There were a variety of factors I considered. Prestige, preference, and acceptance rates. I considered whether it would be more strategic to apply binding to a top school like Penn, where it's signifi
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What would you do differently if you were to redo the application cycle?
I would take as much advantage as possible of the resources around you! College advisors and experts in the industry can provide so much insight into the application process. The support team around y
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1 Scholarship
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship (100%)
3 Admissions Evals
