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Rockville, Maryland
GenderFemale
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AdmissionRegular Decision, Early Action, Recruited for Sport
Class of2019
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Yes
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Mandarin

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)
Applied for a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Both ParentsSchool Specific Essays
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Personal Statement664 WordsAthletic achievement, Embarrassing mistake, Failure experience, Overcoming personal struggle, Anxiety before a competitionSoftball is a balancing act. Physical balance -swinging the bat at the right angle and judging fly balls accurately- came easily to me. However, I failed to maintain mental balance. Picking up my first metal bat, I quickly became a pendulum, swinging between extremes: too cocksure or overly self-critical. A rookie at age 12, I was not the speediest, nor the strongest, and definitely not a home-run hitter. Yet, I somehow exceeded expectations of being average. I, reveling in my success,...Read more...Supplemental Essay Issue of personal significance256 WordsHaving a sister three years younger who had skipped a grade, who was accepted into a magnet school, and who excelled in instrumental music, history, and written prose, I lacked confidence. My relatively mediocre musical ability remained neglected, and both my second-rate memory and shoddier writing skills didn’t compare. I genuinely felt worthless. Seeking a new path, I turned to athletics, surprising myself and everyone around me when I performed just slightly better than mediocre. Tentatively lifting my first...Read more...General Admissions Advice
Recommended summer activities during high school and college19 WordsInternships- start early and gain experience...Read more...High School Performance
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