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BiologistClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+stem
Biological Sciences, Genetics/Cell Biology, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Applicant
Female · White · Bay Area, CA · 13 public in-state, 5 public OOS, 1 private
Income: ~120k
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
SAT
1540
AP Courses
5
Honors
5
AP Exams Taken
biologylanguage/composition
Extracurricular Activities
- Scouts BSASenior patrol leader, Order of the Arrow nomination, third Female Eagle Scout in troop
- Volunteering for animal rescue organization3 hours per week for 3 months
- Professional-level molecular biology summer program40 hours per week for 2 weeks
- Online Genetics/Evolution Coursera Class2 hours per week for 11 weeks
- Competitive Swimming10 hours per week for 5 months, JV in 2019 and varsity in 2020
- High School Ethics Bowl Club2 hours per week for 3 months
- Mask-making for local fire department and online group5 hours per week for 4 weeks
- Greeter/food service at local pool7 hours per week for 3 months
- Venturing6 hours per week for 4 weeks, high-adventure form of Scouts BSA
- CERT Training9 hours per week for 2 weeks, intensive first aid/search and rescue training
Awards & Honors
- ★Eagle Scout
- ★National Merit Semifinalist
- ★Description: Now finalist
- ★Order of the Arrow
- ★Description: Scouting honors society
- ★Directing Change Film Competition honorable mention
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Discussed recovery from back surgery and its impact on priorities and study style
uc piq 1 — Supplemental
Leadership experiences in Scouting and learning delegation
uc piq 2 — Supplemental
Cooking as a form of creativity and connection to future goals
uc piq 6 — Supplemental
Passion for biological sciences and experiences deepening appreciation for life
Letters of Recommendation
Biology/Honors Chemistry
9/10, had her for two years, recommended for several biomed programs
AP Lit
7/10, had her for about 3 months, good but quirky connection
Scoutmaster
6/10, likely echoed leadership qualities discussed in application
AP Biology
5/10, had her for distance learning, limited personal connection
College Decisions
Accepted (13)
Washington State UniversityArizona State UniversityLewis and Clark CollegeSan Diego State UniversitySan Jose State UniversityCalifornia Polytechnic State University, PomonaUniversity of California, Santa CruzUniversity of Illinois, Urbana ChampaignUniversity of California, MercedUniversity of California, RiversideUniversity of Washington, SeattleUniversity of California, DavisUniversity of California, Santa Barbara
Waitlisted (1)
University of California, San Diego
Rejected (3)
University of California, Los AngelesUniversity of California, BerkeleyUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Profile Tags
ResearchAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)LeadershipClubVolunteeringVarsity Sports