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EngineerClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+stem
Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering Applicant
Male · White/Persian-Jewish · California · Small Magnet Public School (Graduating Class of 44 Students)
🏷️ Legacy at University of Southern California, Parents Were Immigrants
Income: 250k+
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
SAT
1550
AP Courses
15
Honors
3
AP Exams Taken
Environmental Science (5)World History (4)Chemistry (5)Calculus BC (5)English Lang. (5)Comp Sci Principles (5)Seminar (5)US History (5)
Extracurricular Activities
- Solo Piano PerformerPerformed at local competitions throughout high school, placing second in a few. Took the Certificate of Merit Evaluation yearly until reaching Level Advanced.
- ASB School PresidentServed for two years, created a new club and funding system, and ran spirit events.
- Founder and President of School's Jewish ClubRan the club throughout high school, meeting every two weeks to discuss Jewish culture and current events.
- Middle School Science Bowl Co-CoachCoached for four years, helping the team prepare for competitions, placing second three years in a row and going to Nationals this year.
- High School Science Bowl Team CaptainLed the team for four years, studying and practicing with teammates weekly.
- StandWithUs Student InternParticipated in a year-long program to prevent antisemitism and ran community events.
- School's Lead TutorTutored students in AP sciences for community service during lunches and after school from freshman to junior year.
- StandWithUs LiaisonMet with students to help plan events combating antisemitism for the past two years.
- American Red Cross VolunteerAttended club meetings and events, learned CPR.
- Eve and Gene Black Summer Medical ProgramAttended daily seminars with medical practitioners discussing their careers and experiences.
Awards & Honors
- ★AP Scholar With Distinction
- ★National Merit Semifinalist
- ★School's Chemistry Excellence Award
- ★Description: One of two recipients.
- ★Principal's Honor Roll with Distinction
- ★Red Cross Los Angeles Executive Bronze Award
- ★PMTAC Certificate of Merit: Piano, Levels 6, 8, & Advanced W/ Honors
- ★Description: Mentioned on UC application only.
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Wrote about the journey of "me and my piano," connecting it to science and personal growth.
Interview Experiences
- Harvard University
- Performance/Outcome: Went really well, conversation lasted about an hour and a half, discussed life and philosophy.
- Georgetown University
- Performance/Outcome: Went well, engaging conversation with shared interests.
- Stanford University
- Performance/Outcome: Good interview, but came across as too eager.
- Dartmouth College
- Performance/Outcome: Short interview with a young interviewer, answered questions well.
- Princeton University
- Performance/Outcome: Interview lasted around an hour, discussed the metric system, felt overly flattering.
Letters of Recommendation
Physics and Calculus Teacher
Known since seventh grade, observed growth in leadership and learning. Credibility may be raised by honesty.
AP Seminar Teacher and ASB Advisor
Active student in multiple classes, observed leadership as President for two years.
Counselor
New to the school, observed leadership and participation in clubs, provided a list of accomplishments.
College Decisions
Accepted (4)
Northeastern UniversityUniversity of California, Los AngelesUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of California, Berkeley
Waitlisted (5)
Harvard UniversityCornell UniversityUniversity of Michigan, Ann ArborUniversity of California, DavisUniversity of California, Santa Barbara
Rejected (7)
Princeton UniversityJohns Hopkins UniversityColumbia UniversityDartmouth CollegeUniversity of PennsylvaniaGeorgetown UniversityStanford University
Profile Tags
ResearchLeadershipPresidentClubVolunteeringCommunity ServiceAcademic CompetitionScience OlympiadAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)Music PerformanceCreative Writing