lia1tan,
Cornell
B.S., Architecture, , Civil Engineering
A quirky survivor
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GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2018
English First Language
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Other Language(s) Spoken
Malay/Indonesian
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Cornell University (Ithaca, NY)
Applied for a B.S. in Architecture
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Personal Statement670 WordsCreative personal story, Interest in fine arts, Story central to identityWhether you call this place el baño, the lavatory, che suo, kamar mandi, the water closet, hwa jang shil, or simply the bathroom, almost everyone has the same perception of this room. People simply go in when no one’s looking, do their business – maybe read some books and magazines while they’re at it or do an extra lather and rinse – followed by getting out as fast as possible. Although for me, it can be a completely different...Read more...Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay40 WordsI looked up the mission that Cornell had and I adjusted my goals to match what their goals, saying how we are a good fit, how I can benefit from Cornell's program, and possibly how I could contribute to Cornell.Read more...Additional Essay Details319 WordsWell I completely copy pasted my entire essay so you can just take a look at that. My idea was that I wanted to show my dedication and hard work towards something that I loved and I wanted to do it in a creative way that would be somewhat memorable. Although practicing in the bathroom isn't unheard of, I used that concept to tie into why the bathroom was also a place where I felt comfortable which was the essay...Read more...General Admissions Advice
Why I ultimately chose my school232 WordsI ultimately chose Cornell because it was a large school with great opportunities and they offered me the most financial aid. When choosing a school, I think that you shouldn't choose one just based on how well it ranks because in the undergraduate level it really doesn't matter. But instead what you should look for is how much opportunities this school gives you. Meaning that if you eventually...Read more...What I’d change about my application process391 WordsLooking back at my application process, I wish I had applied to less schools and put more time on the essays to schools I actually really did want to get into. I wasn't able to get into my first choice and am now in my second choice. I think part of that is due to the fact that I had too many safety schools and wasn't concentrating as much as I should have on the essays for my top choice. I was so worried that I wouldn't get in anywhere that I applied to over 10 schools. Although I got into...Read more...High School Performance
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