Brittanybea,
UC Berkeley
B.S., Astronomy and Astrophysics, , Computer Science
UC Berkeley student, Pacific Northwest native, future astrophysicist. Go Bears!
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Advice
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Background
Hometown
Vancouver, Washington
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019
English First Language
Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken
French
Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
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University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)
Applied for in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Both ParentsSchool Specific Essays
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Personal Statement490 WordsFailure experience, Issue of personal significance, Leadership experience, One moment that changed you, Overcoming depression, Overcoming personal struggle, Volunteer/public interest work, Challenged a belief, Family backgroundCommon App Topic: Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family. On a warm August morning I sat shivering and shaking in the waiting room to my doctor’s office. I had my mother make the appointment but didn’t give her the reason; I’m not even sure I really knew the reason. I just knew something was wrong. The past five years had been...Read more...Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school499 WordsUC Application Topic: Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. Though I have grown up in a family and community with fairly diverse ideologies, the one thing that I have found is almost universally valued is service, whether it is through the military, volunteering, or philanthropy. These aspects of service have been prevalent in my life from birth; both my grandfathers and...Read more...Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school562 WordsTopic: a book that has influenced you Like any proper member of my generation, I take Harry Potter very seriously. You could call me a connoisseur of all things Potter (of course, you could also call me obsessed, but I prefer the former). During hard times I find an escape in Rowling’s magical world and companionship in the characters who, despite the fantastical setting, are relatable and human with the same faults I struggle with. Though I would be...Read more...General Admissions Advice
Post-college plans22 WordsMy current plan after undergrad is to...Read more...Most popular extracurricular activities at my college31 WordsComputer Science related clubs/events are very popular here,...Read more...My favorite course thus far, and why85 WordsI went out on a limb and took an upper division Gender and Women's Studies course (even though it's not my major) my first semester at...Read more...What I’d change about my application process64 WordsDon't procrastinate! I did, and even though I was able to write good essays and turn everything in in...Read more...Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received3 WordsI...Read more...Recommended summer activities during high school and college50 WordsIn addition to generally taking time off and relaxing, I used my high school summers...Read more...Why I ultimately chose my school56 WordsI really appreciate that Berkeley balances a great reputation while maintaining a generally welcoming and friendly environment....Read more...What I like about my school’s location and culture77 WordsBerkeley is an incredible, bustling city with a fascinating and well-known modern history. In addition, the campus is in a very central location...Read more...Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice32 WordsSince I'm an out of state student, my tuition is...Read more...My advice about getting recommenders103 WordsAsk early! Teachers/coaches/leaders have busy schedules and you should be respectful of that (especially if you want good letters). Ask credible people who you have built a good relationship ...Read more...High School Performance
GPA4.00(no specification of weighting)RankTop 1%
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