1. “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde An Exploration of Farris Lewis

2. Farris Frances Lewis I am twenty-seven years old and live in McDonough, Georgia. I have lived in Henry county for sixteen years. This is my third year living in my own home that I call “Three Broomsticks”. I attended three elementary schools, three middle schools and graduated from Eagles Landing High in 2004.

3. Hobbies and Interests I have always loved stories, in any media. I enjoy reading novels, watching movies and plays, listening to music, and writing my own stories. I love the visual arts as well and love fashion and costuming. I like to create my own costumes through crafting and designing. I am learning to sew. I enjoy doing makeup. I used to do prom, pageant and wedding makeup. Now, I do theatrical makeup for the school plays.

4. Career Aspiration I absolutely love being a teacher and mentoring students! BUT, if I had to choose something else to do with my life. I would love to be a costume designer for theatre, television and movies.

5. Stanford University (1) Stanford University is number one on the Forbes list for 2013. Stanford is located in Stanford, California. The student population is 19,945 with an undergraduate population of 6,698. The Stanford Tree is the school mascot.

6. Stanford University (1) Basic Test Scores- SAT Critical Reading: 680 / 780 SAT Math: 700 / 790 SAT Writing: 700 / 780 ACT Composite: 31 / 34 ACT English: 32 / 35 ACT Math: 31 / 35 3.9 Average GPA- 3.9 96% 96% of applicants are in the top %10 of their high school class. 5.7% Percent of Applicants Admitted: 5.7%

7. New York University (55) New York University (NYU) is number 55 on the Forbes list for 2013. NYU is located in New York City, New York. The student population is 43,911 22,280. The student population is 43,911 and the undergraduate population is 22,280. The NYU mascot is The Bobcat.

8. New York University (55) Basic Test Scores- SAT Critical Reading: 650 / 750 SAT Math: 630 / 730 SAT Writing: 660/ 750 ACT Composite: 29/ 31 3.9 Average GPA- 3.9 96% 96% of applicants are in the tope quarter of their high school class. 35% Percent of Applicants Admitted: 35%

9. The University of Georgia (90) University of Georgia (UGA) is number 90 on the Forbes list for 2013. UGA is located in Athens, Georgia. 34,816 26,373. The student population is 34,816 and the undergraduate population is 26,373. The UGA mascot is the Bulldog, Hairy Dawg.

10. The University of Georgia ( 90) Basic Test Scores- SAT Critical Reading: 560 / 650 SAT Math: 560 / 660 SAT Writing: 560 / 650 ACT Composite: 25 / 30 ACT English: 25 / 31 ACT Math: 25 / 29 3.5 Average GPA- 3.5 63% Percent of Applicants Admitted: 63%

11. Goals 1. School Theatre Experience- I must become involved in both the onstage and backstage elements of theatre to gain the necessary experience for my application. 2. Academic- I must study rigorously to maintain an GPA of 3.9 or higher. 3. College Entrance Exams- I must build my vocabulary and regularly study for the SAT and ACT.

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