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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)