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ChemistClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+stem
human biology, cell biology, organic chemistry, english literature, political science, pre-med Applicant
Female · southeast Asian · bay area · private school, magnet school
🏷️ underrepresented minority
Income: $180kish
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.87 (UW)
SAT
1510
AP Courses
3
IB Courses
7
Honors
7
AP Exams Taken
AP Calculus ABAP European HistoryAP English Literature
Extracurricular Activities
- Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Chemical Biology LabInvolved in six different research initiatives targeting COVID-19, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders. Published three papers and presented at research forums.
- Wetlab Research InitiativeWorked on synthesizing n-heterocycles to target cancer and obesity. Published a paper in a capstone publication.
- Creative WritingPublished in two major anthologies and several literary journals. Released a chapbook and plans to release a second one.
- Biology Olympiad Competition TeamServed as secretary and president, designed lesson plans and labs, and taught students.
- Spoken Word PoetryPerformed and hosted local open mics and competitions. Worked for a youth spoken word organization and interned at a creative writing company.
- City Teen CouncilmemberOrganized events for teens and advocated for social issues.
- Literary Magazine FounderLed a team of 30+ editors to publish biannual issues and manage a podcast.
- Internship with City CouncilmembersAssisted with data research, social media management, and press releases.
- Educational Company Program AssociateHelped develop English curriculum and conducted oral exams.
- VolunteeringVarious experiences as teacher's assistant totaling 320 hours.
Awards & Honors
- ★Rochester Institute of Technology Computing Medal and Scholarship Award
- ★National Merit Scholarship Commended Scholar
- ★School English and Science Department Excellence
- ★National Spanish Exam Bronze Medalist Level 5
- ★International Science, Art, and Poetry Competition 2nd Place
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Explored being Asian American and its influence on creative writing, presented in a poetic style.
Interview Experiences
- Tulane University
- Performance/Outcome: Mediocre
- Case Western Reserve University
- Performance/Outcome: Mediocre
Letters of Recommendation
History Teacher
Strong relationship, known for four years, highly regarded letters of recommendation.
Biology Teacher
Decent relationship, had class for two years, not as close.
Counselor
Strong bond, background in creative writing, supportive.
English Teacher
Very close relationship, significant impact on personal life and writing.
Research Advisor
Decent relationship, good conversations, supportive.
College Decisions
Accepted (19)
Stanford UniversityUniversity of California, BerkeleyEmory UniversityUniversity of California, Los AngelesColumbia UniversityWashington University in St. LouisUniversity of Michigan, Ann ArborTulane UniversityUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel HillBoston UniversityUniversity of California, DavisPurdue UniversityUniversity of California, Santa CruzUniversity of California RiversideCalifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoUniversity of PittsburghSanta Clara UniversityRochester Institute of Technology
Waitlisted (4)
Dartmouth UniversityUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraUniversity of California, IrvineCase Western Reserve University
Rejected (5)
University of ChicagoJohns Hopkins UniversityNorthwestern UniversityRice UniversityUniversity of Southern California
Profile Tags
ResearchAdvanced CourseworkLeadershipClubCreative WritingVolunteeringPublic SpeakingCommunity Service