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Health SciencesClass of 20223.8+othersocsci

public health, human biology Applicant

Female · filipino, Asian · san diego ca · public

🏷️ first gen

Income: 80k-90k

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.9 (UW)
Class Rank
6/320
AP Courses
9
Honors
3

AP Exams Taken

AP Bio - 3AP World - 5AP Lang - 4AP Psych - 3APUSH - 4
Extracurricular Activities
  • Community Board MemberServed on the community board and influenced major policy in the district, implementing student-led support groups and ethnic studies courses.
  • Intern at Local ClinicInterned at a local clinic serving underrepresented populations.
  • Research at University of California, San DiegoConducted research over the summer regarding addiction and pharmacology.
  • Community Organization FounderStarted a community organization that connected low-income communities with free mental health resources.
  • Political Organization VolunteerVolunteered in a political organization and lobbied to pass a policy with a state representative, which was ultimately passed.
  • Grocery Store EmployeeWorked at a grocery store.
Awards & Honors
  • AP Scholar with Distinction
  • Honor Roll
  • Description: Achieved honor roll for all four years.

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Spent about a month revising essays, focused on experience as a first-generation, eldest sibling, and responsibilities. Discussed family history of mental illness and inspiration to seek answers through community volunteering. Proud of the essays.

Interview Experiences
  • Stanford University
  • Performance/Outcome: Was really nervous, ended on time, interviewer was dry and did not seem interested in conversation.
Letters of Recommendation
  • AP Lang Teacher

    Always had interesting conversations after class about human nature and morals, felt really supported. Rating: 8/10

  • AP World Teacher

    Had high expectations and was eager to write a letter of recommendation. Rating: 7/10

  • Precalc Teacher

    A chill teacher who knew me as a person, more than just a student. Rating: 8/10

College Decisions

Accepted (6)

University of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of California, BerkeleyUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of California, IrvineCalifornia State University Long BeachSan Diego State University

Rejected (2)

Stanford UniversityUniversity of California, Los Angeles

Profile Tags

ResearchVolunteeringCommunity ServiceLeadershipClubHealth ClubPublic SpeakingAcademic CompetitionAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)
Profile Ratings
69
Overall Score
Academic7.5
Extracurricular8.5
Awards3.0
Quick Stats
CategoryHealth Sciences
Year2022
Majorpublic health, human biology
GPA3.9 (UW)
Acceptances6
Rejections2