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BiologistClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+stem
Biochemistry Applicant
Male · Hispanic/Latino · Southwest · Uncompetitive, title 1 school
🏷️ URM
Income: Middle
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.97 (UW)
SAT
1530
Class Rank
5/140
AP Courses
7
AP Exams Taken
Human GeographyWorld HistoryPsychologyEconomicsBiologyChemistryStatistics
Extracurricular Activities
- USABOTime-intensive activity focused on reading, studying, and problem-making. Semifinalist in junior year, top 100 on semifinal exam.
- Science OlympiadFounded the club in 10th grade, participated in 8 competitions, earned 8 national and regional medals.
- Bioinformatics ResearchConducted research at a state school, started in junior year, gained experience through cold-emailing.
- Teacher for Summer Science ProgramDeveloped curriculum and taught around 20 students virtually, focusing on underrepresented groups in STEM.
- Officer in Community-Based OrganizationAssisted peers with college applications and financial aid, taught underclassmen college essentials.
- AnkiCreated and reviewed flashcards for Biology and Language studies, completed around 80,000 reviews.
- Cross-Country/Track AthleteParticipated in cross-country and track since freshman year.
- VolunteeringEngaged in various volunteer activities.
Awards & Honors
- ★USABO Semifinalist
- ★Science Olympiad Medal
- ★Description: National recognition for achievements in Science Olympiad.
- ★National Hispanic Recognition Scholar
- ★AP Scholar with Distinction
- ★Hispanic Scholarship Winner
- ★Description: Nationally competitive scholarship.
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Explored ethnic identity and intellectual curiosity, overcoming bullying through knowledge.
Interview Experiences
- Robertson Semifinalist
- Performance/Outcome: Strong connections made with interviewers.
- Jefferson Round 2
- Performance/Outcome: Highly positive feedback from interviewers.
- Wake Forest Admissions
- Performance/Outcome: Positive experience.
- Duke University
- Performance/Outcome: Positive experience.
- Washington and Lee University
- Performance/Outcome: Positive experience.
- Richmond Scholars
- Performance/Outcome: Positive experience.
- University of Southern California Merit Scholarships
- Performance/Outcome: Positive experience.
- Robertson Finalist
- Performance/Outcome: Positive experience.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Performance/Outcome: Positive experience.
- Jefferson Round 1
- Performance/Outcome: Positive experience.
- Jefferson Round 3
- Performance/Outcome: Finalist status achieved.
- Wake Forest Merit Scholarships
- Performance/Outcome: Acceptable experience.
- Swarthmore College
- Performance/Outcome: Acceptable experience.
- Harvard University
- Performance/Outcome: Acceptable experience.
- Wabash Finalist
- Performance/Outcome: Acceptable experience.
Letters of Recommendation
Counselor
Strong relationship, known for writing effective letters.
History Teacher
Long-term relationship, highlighted academic performance and personal growth.
Science Teacher
Taught multiple classes, emphasized aptitude in science and leadership in Science Olympiad.
Professor
Standard recommendation, portrayed applicant as a standout student.
College Decisions
Accepted (21)
University of PittsburghFlorida International UniversityUniversity of Michigan, Ann ArborUniversity of RichmondWake Forest UniversityEmory UniversityUniversity of MiamiUniversity of Texas at AustinUniversity of Southern CaliforniaVirginia Institute of TechnologyHendrix UniversityWabash UniversityAlbion CollegeTexas StateUniversity of VirginiaWashington University in St. LouisMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyHarvey Mudd CollegeSouthern Methodist UniversitySyracuse UniversityUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Waitlisted (3)
Vanderbilt UniversityDuke UniversityHarvard University
Rejected (1)
Swarthmore College
Profile Tags
ResearchScience OlympiadLeadershipFounderClubVolunteeringCommunity ServiceAcademic CompetitionPersonal ProjectsPublic Speaking