Bells & Whistles
My Hobbies
- Photography:
- Theater: School plays.
- Music: Keyboard, guitar and flute.
- Vocal: In the choir, at school and I've recorded a few songs.
- Athletics: Handball and a little bit of basketball at school.
additional comments: I like to spend my time studying because I know its for the best, but there are some other things that I do to relax a bit and have fun. I meditate daily, and it became an important part of my daily basis because it brings me great pleasure and peace. I'm always listening to music too, it helps me concentrate more and take my mind off problems. I like to draw and paint, even though I'm not that good, I just do it for the sake of art. Every weekend I like to wake up early and go around my city taking pictures. The morning light is something splendid. On my vacations, I love going to the beach with my family, we enjoy the sea, the sun and have more time for each other.
list of honors and awards: Won scholarships for first and second year of high school. (2011-2012)
Won an award at school's science fair. Along with friends, used chemistry experiments to demonstrate special effects used on famous movies "Chemistry in the Cinema". (2012)
ethnicity: African American or Black
heritage:
additional citizenships: Brazilian
My International Experience
Type: Travel
name of organization/institution: MS Turismo
where? United States
when? 09/07/2011 until 26/07/2011
brief explanation: I decided to go to NYC because I always saw it on television and it seemed very beautiful. But it was more. It was magical. I still remember me standing in the middle of Times Square and looking up. I felt like I could do anything. It was also because I've always loved English and I wanted to talk to native speakers so I could improve my speaking and listening skills. When I went to Orlando I learnt a lot of vocabulary and met some friends I still talk to nowadays.
would I do it again? Absolutely!
My Plan
The Basics
My previous experience abroad:
I have experience abroad
Level(s) of study I'm interested in:
- Associate's - I don't know yet
- Language Programs - I don't know yet
Countries/regions where I would like to study:
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New Zealand
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United Kingdom
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United States
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Canada
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South Africa
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France
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Hong Kong
My Goals
I want to study abroad. If given the opportunity, I will dedicate, be the best I can and stand out with determination and good results. I want to be independent so I can volunteer more and be well-off in the future so I can help people in need by donating money and being more active in my community. "Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough." - Og Mandino
My School Preferences
Student Enrollment: Supersize
School Setting: In between Rural and Urban
Student Diversity: Some diversity
Other School Options:
Getting In
selectivity: Somewhat Selective (admits 1/3 to 2/3 of applicants)
open admissions policy: Yes
graduation rate: Yes
disability services:
athletics:
- Basketball
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Volleyball
glbt-friendly: No
My Education
Secondary
name of school attended: Instituto Educacional Santo Elias
did you graduate? No
year of graduation:
area of study:
none
have you taken the SAT?
The
SAT Reasoning Test (formerly
Scholastic Aptitude Test and
Scholastic Assessment Test) is a
standardized test for
college admissions in the
United States. The test is intended assess a student's readiness for college. The current SAT Reasoning Test, introduced in 2005, takes three hours and forty-five minutes, and costs $45 ($71 International), excluding late fees. Possible scores range from 600 to 2400, combining test results from three 800-point sections (math, critical reading, and writing).
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SAT test-date:
The
SAT Reasoning Test (formerly
Scholastic Aptitude Test and
Scholastic Assessment Test) is a
standardized test for
college admissions in the
United States. The test is intended assess a student's readiness for college. The current SAT Reasoning Test, introduced in 2005, takes three hours and forty-five minutes, and costs $45 ($71 International), excluding late fees. Possible scores range from 600 to 2400, combining test results from three 800-point sections (math, critical reading, and writing).
The
SAT Reasoning Test (formerly
Scholastic Aptitude Test and
Scholastic Assessment Test) is a
standardized test for
college admissions in the
United States. The test is intended assess a student's readiness for college. The current SAT Reasoning Test, introduced in 2005, takes three hours and forty-five minutes, and costs $45 ($71 International), excluding late fees. Possible scores range from 600 to 2400, combining test results from three 800-point sections (math, critical reading, and writing).
GPA stands for Grade Point Average, which is a measure of a student's academic achievement at a college or university; calculated by dividing the total number of grade points received by the total number attempted. It reflects the weighted mathematical average of the quality of your work, as indicated by your grades.
Why a GPA?
Knowing your GPA is the simplest way to learn how you compare to others when you apply to study in other countries. Colleges and universities want to evaluate your grades based on their own GPA scale.
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My educational system GPA country:
GPA stands for Grade Point Average, which is a measure of a student's academic achievement at a college or university; calculated by dividing the total number of grade points received by the total number attempted. It reflects the weighted mathematical average of the quality of your work, as indicated by your grades.
Why a GPA?
Knowing your GPA is the simplest way to learn how you compare to others when you apply to study in other countries. Colleges and universities want to evaluate your grades based on their own GPA scale.
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