kbt4
kbt4,
New Jersey IT
B.S., Electrical and Communications Engineering
Aspiring bioengineer and frequent daydreamer and traveler!
Features Included
2
Essays
6
Schools
5
Scores
3
Advice
4
ECs
0
Sports

Background

Hometown Seaford, Virginia
GenderFemale
EthnicityHispanic, White Non-Hispanic
AdmissionEarly Action
Class of2018
First Gen College StudentYes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • New Jersey Institute of Technology (Newark, NJ)
  • New York University (New York, NY)
  • George Mason University (Fairfax, VA)
  • University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC)
  • Stony Brook University - SUNY (Stony Brook, NY)
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New Jersey Institute of Technology (Newark, NJ)

Applied for a B.S. in Electrical and Communications Engineering

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

My interest in science dates back to my years in high school, where I excelled in various technical subjects and worked as a NASA intern the summer after completion of my diploma. I have always been an innovator and entrepreneur at heart, always conjuring different inventions in my head to eventually create. A mix of ADHD, wonder, determination, and open-mindedness lead me to my current path. It seemed only logical that I pursue a career in electrical and computer engineering,...
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In the vast realm of STEM, I have developed a special interest in the field of biomedicine. In Intro to Biotechnology, we examined nanoscale manipulation and resultant technologies. I plan on continuing my graduate studies in the field of bioengineering as I believe that taking an integrative engineering approach to biology, chemistry, and other hard sciences is crucial for innovating novel, life-extending technologies. My past research experience has been in an industry context. I have worked in modeling and simulation...
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Supplemental Essay: Diversity statement
89 Words
Furthermore, I have struggled with quite a bit of anxiety and depression throughout my high school years. Despite this, I endeavor to be an icon of success, especially for fellow LGBT and Hispanic women, and show the world that one can indeed triumph over their hardships and carve their own unique piece of the American Dream. I am more than my previous tribulations: I am, and will continue to be, successful despite any hardships thrown my way. I love my...
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School Specific Advice

What I like about my school’s location and culture
9 Words
It is only...
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Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice
64 Words
I wish I knew how expensive living on campus was. Although I get a full tuition scholarship, housing costs...
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General Admissions Advice

Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received
26 Words
I did not use a private admissions counselor....
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.40
 
Rank
Top 10%
 
High School TypePublic
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1400
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
1990
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score1990
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details4 classes and scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesModel Congress / Model UN, National Honor Society, Multicultural / International Club, School Newspaper/Magazine/Journalism
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received

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