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BiologistClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+stem

Biochemistry, Molecular Biology Applicant

Female ยท Asian ยท California ยท Competitive public

๐Ÿท๏ธ First-gen

Income: ~50k

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.98 (UW)
SAT
1590
AP Courses
13
IB Courses
3

AP Exams Taken

AP BiologyAP LiteratureAP MicroeconomicsAP Computer Science AAP Physics CAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP Chemistry
Extracurricular Activities
  • Mock TrialMember from 9th to 12th grade, performed well in regional competitions.
  • Science OlympiadCaptain from 9th to 12th grade, consistently successful at regionals and states.
  • Science BowlCaptain from 10th to 12th grade, performed adequately in competitions.
  • Research at Nearby UniversityEngaged in research throughout 11th and 12th grades due to COVID.
  • Science ClubPresident from 9th to 12th grade, taught science to peers.
  • Similar Science ClubPresident from 9th to 12th grade, taught science to young children.
  • Moot CourtMember from 10th to 11th grade, performed well in competitions.
Awards & Honors
  • โ˜…Science Competition Award
  • โ˜…Description: Gold medal.
  • โ˜…Science Olympiad and Related Awards
  • โ˜…Description: Various recognitions.
  • โ˜…Top 8 Speaker for Moot
  • โ˜…Description: Recognized for speaking skills in moot court competitions.
  • โ˜…Mock Trial Awards
  • โ˜…Description: Various recognitions for performance in mock trial.
  • โ˜…USNCO
  • โ˜…Description: Achieved one of the top scores in the region.

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Liked personal statement but found the topic difficult.

Interview Experiences
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Performance/Outcome: Chill interview, rated 9/10, focused less on science extracurriculars.
Letters of Recommendation
  • English Teacher

    Had her in junior year, actively participated in class, rated 9/10.

  • Chemistry Teacher

    Had during junior year, was a Science Olympiad coach, rated 8/10.

  • Math/Mock Coach

    Knew for four years through math classes and mock trial, rated 11/10.

College Decisions

Accepted (6)

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of California, BerkeleyUniversity of California, Los AngelesUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of California, Davis

Rejected (2)

California Institute of TechnologyStanford University

Profile Tags

ResearchScience OlympiadMock TrialLeadershipPresidentCommunity ServiceVolunteeringAcademic CompetitionDebateMoot CourtAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)
Profile Ratings
78
Overall Score
Academic9.2
Extracurricular7.5
Awards6.5
Quick Stats
CategoryBiologist
Year2022
MajorBiochemistry, Molecular Biology
GPA3.98 (UW)
SAT1590
Acceptances6
Rejections2