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EnvironmentalistClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+stem
Environmental science Applicant
Male · East Asian · Bay Area at a competitive public high school
🏷️ Mother attended grad school at Santa Clara University and University of Southern California
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.939 (UW)
SAT
1530
AP Courses
5
Honors
1
Extracurricular Activities
- Published environmental science-related research with NOAA scientist and quantitative biology PhD student
- University of California, Santa Barbara Summer Research Academies (environmental science track)
- HS biology preview virtual summer workshop series lead with a STEM nonprofit
- Newsletter Editor-in-Chief at the same nonprofit
- Participated in a camp held by a biotech research organization
- Piano study for the Certificate of Merit Levels 7-9
- Tenor singer within a youth choir and TA for younger choir class
- Tutoring child with special needs on reading comprehension
- Member within school's Interact Club
- Trainee within a pre-health summer program for high school students
Awards & Honors
- ★PVSA silver
- ★NMSC semifinalist
- ★USOMC category 3rd place winner
- ★CM Levels 7-9 piano state honors
- ★AP Scholar with Honor
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Discussed investment in environmental science stemming from a chronic condition and surgery during sophomore year, tying in extracurricular activities and the urgency of addressing wildfires in California.
Interview Experiences
- Northwestern University
- Performance/Outcome: Went smoothly; felt a good connection with the interviewer
- Case Western Reserve University
- Performance/Outcome: Went well; showed passion for environmental science and interest in the school
Letters of Recommendation
College Decisions
Accepted (7)
Trinity UniversitySanta Clara UniversityReed CollegeSan Jose State UniversityUniversity of Washington, SeattleUniversity of California, DavisUniversity of California, Santa Barbara
Waitlisted (3)
University of California, San DiegoUniversity of California, IrvineCase Western Reserve University
Rejected (8)
Northwestern UniversityNortheastern UniversityUniversity of California, Los AngelesPomona CollegeUniversity of Southern CaliforniaBrown UniversityHarvard UniversityStanford University
Profile Tags
ResearchAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)LeadershipClubSTEM ClubVolunteeringCommunity Service