2. My name is Erica
Magrath
This was me then
And this is me now
I am a sophomore at
the University of
Arizona
I am applying to the
Eller College of
Management to the
major of Finance as
we speak!
3. You’re probably wondering, what makes me special? What
makes me WHO I AM?
Well…that’s what I’m here to tell you!
4. I grew up in Orange County, CA
I attended an all-girls Catholic High School called Rosary
I love track and field
I love going on vacations
My family and friends mean the world to me
I just have an overall outgoing, silly, and friendly
personality…
5. …But that doesn’t actually cover what makes me unique
Here are a few traits that will help show you who Erica
Magrath really is
7. I joined 3 clubs my freshman year of college:
Professional Women in Business Association
Accounting Students Association
Eller College Student Council
In Student Council, I have helped plan Career Showcase for
2 years
8. My sophomore year I joined the Eller Event Planning
Association and Delta Sigma Pi Professional Fraternity
In Eller Event Planning Association, I planned and attended
events including the Copper Cactus Awards
In Delta Sigma Pi, I lead a team of 6 people to create a
marketing plan for the A-Store Bookstore
As a Sales Associate at Aeropostale I have become an Aero
Ambassador
I have promoted our company locally through speaking
opportunities
I have trained and guided 5 new Aero Ambassadors
10. When I visited the U of A in high school, I decided I had to go
here, no matter what
As much as my parents wanted to see me happy, they have
never been lavish in money
I applied to numerous scholarships, and ended up achieving
over $10,000 in scholarships
I achieved two cords at graduation for my grades and
community service
I received two awards at my graduation for National Honors
Society and California Scholarship Federation
11. I am the first person on my Dad’s side of the family to attend
college
I have struggled in many classes
Yet, I have always worked as hard as I could to achieve the
grades and awards that I have
13. Yes, this is actually my room and my adorable kitten named
Cheeto
I keep everything perfect and have NEVER lost a paper
My friends nicknamed me “OCD girl” because of my
neatness
As a Sales Associate at Aeropostale, I had to keep the store
organized and appealing at all times
15. I received a special recognition for excellence in Pre-Calculus
in high school
As a part of National Honors Society, I tutored many
students in the subject of math
As a Sales Associate at Aeropostale, I handled thousands of
dollars a week at the register, and I never ran short
My dad dad gives me a certain amount of money to budget
each school year, and I have always kept a perfect budget
16. These traits and experiences have shaped my entire life
They have helped me become a perfect candidate for my
career choice and life goals
They are all important qualities which have led to my
successes in life thus far
Without these characteristics and experiences, I wouldn’t be
the person I am today…
…I wouldn’t be ERICA MAGRATH
