heystanfordgir,
UC Berkeley
B.S., Biology and Biological Sciences
Features Included
3
Essays
10
Schools
7
Scores
0
Advice
1
ECs
0
Sports

Background

Hometown Sacramento, CA, California
GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionAccepted From Waitlist
Class of2019
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Vietnamese

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)
  • University of California - Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
  • University of California - Irvine (Irvine, CA)
  • University of California - San Diego (La Jolla, CA)
  • Princeton University (Princeton, NJ)
  • Stanford University (Stanford, CA)
  • Brown University (Providence, RI)
  • Columbia University (New York, NY)
  • Yale University (New Haven, CT)
  • University of Maine (Orono, ME)
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University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)

Applied for a B.S. in Biology and Biological Sciences

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

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Personal Statement
377 Words
Creative personal story
The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said. No matter the language, no matter the society, there is always a method of communication between organisms. Most humans in today’s society communicate through the means of palpable discussion – through speech. Not I. My communication is silent – it does not require hearing, but watching, seeing. Only then can it be understood. I began dancing at the age of eight. At that early age, I did not know it,...
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Additional Essay Details
499 Words
I grew up in a household of six people. For as long as I can remember, my family and I have struggled to make ends meet. Growing up in an underprivileged, low income household has certainly influenced the way I perceive life. My three siblings and I are first generation Americans. Both of my parents were born and raised in Vietnam. Like many others before them, my parents married and immigrated to America, seeking a new land of opportunities and...
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General Admissions Advice

High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.50
 
Rank
Top 1%
 
High School TypePublic
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
29
 
ACT Score Details
 
Highest SAT
1410
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2010
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2010
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details5 classes and scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesDance
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received

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