JCstanford20,
Stanford
B.A., Anthropology and Archaeology, , Biology
I'm just a fairly normal person who made it into Stanford and is studying human biology and anthropology
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Plano, Texas
GenderMale
EthnicityAsian, White Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2020
English First Language
Yes
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Stanford University (Stanford, CA)
Applied for a B.A. in Anthropology and Archaeology
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Personal Statement681 WordsOvercoming a health obstacle, Your sibling’s story, Story central to identity, Overcoming personal struggle**names redacted** I am my brother's keeper. Over five years ago, my brother XYZ had leukemia. When his prognosis worsened, he needed a bone marrow transplant to have a chance at surviving. I was his perfect match, and on a December afternoon, my marrow infused into his bloodstream. My blood became his blood, and from that point we shared a permanent, undeniable genetic link. A few months later, XYZ was declared cancer-free. It was a picture-perfect ending to a picture-perfect...Read more...Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school257 WordsAfter finding out that the school newspaper wanted to publish an inflammatory and simply incorrect article blaming feminism for most of the country's problems, I decided to strike back in the only way I knew how—writing a counter-article about what feminism is and why every single student at my all-boys school should be a feminist. I embarked on a journey, interviewing teachers who were connected to feminism in any way, and it was eye- opening. I would have never...Read more...Supplemental Essay Issue of personal significance258 WordsWhen my brother was diagnosed with leukemia for the first time over five years ago and when he relapsed last April, I saw firsthand how proper medical treatment, access to mental health resources, availability of marrow donors, and an insurance policy that didn't set a lifetime cap or discriminate against preexisting conditions could help deliver my brother through a painful cancer journey. But he is only one of many, one child fortunate enough to have these resources. Around the country...Read more...Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school261 WordsDear roommate, You're officially invited to all the fun cultural events I'm planning to go to, especially events with food that the Asian-American student groups I'll join will inevitably hold. The only rule: you have to invite to me any other cultural events (or anything with food) you're going to! I apologize in advance because when we're back in the dorm after exciting nights out doing fun and amazing things together, the music from that musical Hamilton will be on...Read more...Additional Essay Details17 WordsI chose to be very honest and personal, and in my opinion those are the best essays.Read more...General Admissions Advice
How to increase chances at my school61 WordsBe passionate! Schools are looking for reasons to accept you, not reasons to reject you. So pour your...Read more...Recommended summer activities during high school and college19 WordsDo what you enjoy. No, seriously....Read more...Why I ultimately chose my school45 WordsStanford has a myriad of internship opportunities available to students, both in the Bay...Read more...List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience72 WordsGeorgetown: good interview, talked a lot about D.C. and Jesuit identity Harvard: worst interview ever, interviewer was snobbish and...Read more...Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received54 WordsNo private admissions counselor! Definitely not worth the cost. I did however get a few students...Read more...What I’d change about my application process35 WordsI wouldn't have stressed out so much about getting in! Deferral &...Read more...What I now know about my school that I never would have known prior to enrolling19 WordsDid you know that you really...Read more...Why I declined other schools65 WordsI turned down everywhere else because they couldn't offer the same opportunities as Stanford. The closest competitor was Brown, and...Read more...My advice about getting recommenders50 WordsAsk teachers who you think know you the best. It's not necessarily about being the...Read more...Post-college plans27 WordsIdeally, I'd like to take a gap year...Read more...High School Performance
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