Biology Applicant
Male · Asian · Massachusetts · Private
Income: 200k+
AP Exams Taken
- Research Intern at prestigious research universityConducted an independent research project on stem cell research.
- President of FBLATwo-year president of club with 50+ people.
- President of Chinese Student AssociationFounder and president.
- Research InternVia competitive Simons Summer Research Fellowship.
- Intern and ContributorWorked for a nationally acclaimed multimedia publication, published several articles and interviews.
- PianoCompleted highest level exams in music theory. Active in community service, playing charity concerts statewide at nursing homes, museums, etc.
- Lacrosse4-year varsity player and captain.
- Peer tutorTutored freshmen and sophomores in mathematics and biology.
- President of Model UN and Pod LeaderNone.
- School peer advisorAssigned groups of new students to mentor.
- ★National Merit Scholarship Finalist
- ★Model UN Best Delegate at a national conference
- ★School Award for Excellence in Biology
- ★National Piano Competition 1st Prize
- ★AP Scholar with Distinction
Essay Topics
Really strong. It was not about anything traumatic, life-changing, or even jarring in any way. I just told a story and weaved in components of my life I thought were interesting and spoke on my character. It was still rather centered around my passion for research.
- Yale University
- Performance/Outcome: Best one yet, really connected with the interviewer.
- University of Pennsylvania
- Performance/Outcome: Solid conversation. The interviewer was a biology major so we talked a lot about my research.
- Columbia University
- Performance/Outcome: The interviewer was an alum of my high school. Pretty informal.
- Washington University in St. Louis
- Performance/Outcome: Very meh. It was my first interview so I was a little tense.
- Georgetown University
- Performance/Outcome: Amazing. Connected so well with the interviewer.
Spanish Teacher
Did really well in his class and was an active participant. He also acted as my academic advisor so he knew me outside of the classroom really well.
Chemistry Teacher
Constantly helped me with my research, which was centered around biochemistry. Did really well in her class and interacted with her all the time outside of the classroom, specifically in preparation for various research opportunities.
Counselor
Liked me from what I could gauge because I was always really open to her suggestions and was on top of my stuff throughout the college process. Had good conversations in our meetings.
Accepted (6)
Waitlisted (3)
Rejected (6)
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