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Health SciencesClass of 20203.8+1500+/34+stem

Public Health, Economics Applicant

Male · Asian · MA · Competitive Public

Income: 200k+

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
ACT
36
Class Rank
3/400
AP Courses
11

AP Exams Taken

ChemistryMath 2All APs scored 5
Extracurricular Activities
  • Research Internship 1Started this position fall of junior year, worked 2-3 times a week from 3 PM to 9 PM and did 40 hours per week in the summer. Achieved first author publication and presented at symposiums.
  • Model UNHigh School Captain, Middle School Director. Participated in MUN for 8 years, attended/won over 30 conferences, managed logistics and training for teams, led to several Best Delegation awards.
  • Clinical VolunteeringOver 1,000 hours of volunteering at a local hospital since 8th grade, which sparked interest in medicine.
  • Research Internship 2Summer of sophomore year at HMS lab.
  • Research Internship 3Summer of freshman year at HMS lab.
  • Economics ClubVice President during 11th and 12th grades, competed in a few competitions.
  • AP Chemistry Teaching AssistantWorked closely with the teacher who wrote a solid letter of recommendation.
Awards & Honors
  • Research Publication
  • Description: Published in a peer-reviewed journal.
  • Oral Presentation
  • Description: Presented at a research symposium, typically done by PhD or graduate students.
  • Local Research Award
  • Description: Received a small local research award.
  • All-National, All-East, and All-State Orchestra
  • Presidential Gold Medal
  • Description: Awarded for community service.
  • Unlisted: Coca-Cola Finalist, Regeneron STS, Harvard Book Award

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Wrote a unique personal statement, avoiding stereotypes associated with being an Asian student interested in STEM.

Interview Experiences
  • Brown University
  • Performance/Outcome: Performed well, attributed success to MUN experience, unsure of impact.
Letters of Recommendation
  • Counselor

    Rated 10/10, noted as one of the strongest students in 20 years.

  • Science Teacher

    Rated 7/10, discussed love for learning and TAing, shorter than other letters.

  • History Teacher/Debate Advisor

    Rated 9/10.

  • Research Principal Investigator

    Rated 9/10.

College Decisions

Accepted (1)

Brown University

Profile Tags

ResearchModel UNLeadershipVice PresidentCommunity ServiceVolunteeringAdvanced CourseworkAP/IB/Dual EnrollmentAcademic CompetitionEssay Contest
Profile Ratings
95
Overall Score
Academic9.8
Extracurricular9.5
Awards9.0
Quick Stats
CategoryHealth Sciences
Year2020
MajorPublic Health, Economics
GPA4 (UW)
ACT36
Acceptances1