Track4
Track4,
Wesleyan
B.A., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, , English
Molecular Biology & Biochemistry and English double major at Wesleyan
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Essays
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Schools
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Scores
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Advice
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ECs
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Sports

Background

Hometown Philadelphia
GenderMale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2017
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Wesleyan University (Middletown, CT)
  • Lafayette College (Easton, PA)
  • Pennsylvania State University - University Park (University Park, PA)
  • University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA)
  • Macalester College (St. Paul, MN)
  • Amherst College (Amherst, MA)
  • Bowdoin College (Brunswick, ME)
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Wesleyan University (Middletown, CT)

Applied for a B.A. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

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Personal Statement
505 Words
Childhood memory, Creative personal story
My parents named me after their dead dog. Honestly. Let me be clear: they did not simply recycle the name of an admired pet or panic after harboring a “Baby Boy Goodman” after several days in the hospital. My parents thoughtfully and intentionally named me after their beloved golden retriever, Ollie. My name did not just come with a quirky conception story, but also a set of expectations I was required to fulfill. My mother, who often liked to reminisce...
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General Admissions Advice

How to increase chances at my school
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Keep your...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.20
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 25%
 
High School TypeReligious
Academic Performance in High School Low at first but improved
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
36
 
ACT Score Details
 

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Sports

SportsWater Polo , Swimming/Diving

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesSchool Newspaper/Magazine/Journalism

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences

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