nanashi
nanashi,
Brandeis
B.S., Neuroscience, , Biology, , Psychology
Features Included
2
Essays
4
Schools
9
Scores
3
Advice
3
ECs
0
Sports

Background

Hometown San Jose, California
GenderMale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2017
English First Language No
Other Language(s) Spoken Korean

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Brandeis University (Waltham, MA)
  • University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)
  • Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA)
  • Boston University (Boston, MA)
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Brandeis University (Waltham, MA)

Applied for a B.S. in Neuroscience

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Parent + 1 more

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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To my dismay, Joon throws the violin onto the hard ground. The hollow bang of wood reverberates throughout the room. “NO. NO. NO,” cries a little boy. From across the room I see Joon’s mom try to intervene and the flustered volunteer. I walk over, open my INSTRUMENT case, and Bach’s arpeggios waft through the air. To the surprise of all parties involved, Joon is now quiet and listening intently. This was a magical moment. Welcome to my...
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
23 Words
Specific details about the school and the opportunities available to me. How I will leverage those opportunities to give back to the community
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General Admissions Advice

What set me apart from other applicants
23 Words
Extensive volunteer service experience in a certain...
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What I like about my school’s location and culture
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School is located in...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
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The...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.80
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 50%
 
High School TypePublic
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest SAT
2320
 
SAT Score Details
 
Converted SAT Score1570
SAT Prep
SAT IIs

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details5 classes and scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesSchool Jazz / Orchestra, Community Cleanup / Service, Athletics Organization
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

Volunteer Experiences

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