fpaulo
fpaulo,
JHU
B.A., Biology
Filipina pre-med from Hawaii who travelled 4780 miles to attend Johns Hopkins.
Features Included
2
Essays
1
Schools
9
Scores
5
Advice
5
ECs
0
Sports

Background

Hometown Kapolei, Hawaii
GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionEarly Decision
Class of2018
English First Language No
Other Language(s) Spoken Tagalog

Results, Essays, and Advice

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Waitlisted or Withdrew
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  • Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)
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Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)

Applied for a B.A. in Biology

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Personal Statement
655 Words
Place you’re content
That night was supposed to be just another concert, just another charity event for people who walked past and pretended to listen to the Iolani Jazz Combo. Just another concert where my friend and I played the same songs we always played until the next act arrived and we were allowed to eat dinner. So when the guest musician sat next to me on the piano bench and took complete control of my part, I had no idea what to...
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Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school
554 Words
Prompt: Johns Hopkins University was founded in 1876 on a spirit of exploration and discovery. As a result, students can pursue a multi-dimensional undergraduate experience both in and outside of the classroom. Given the opportunities at Hopkins, please discuss your current interests—academic or extracurricular pursuits, personal passions, summer experiences, etc.—and how you will build upon them here. - Some people are born with natural character. Some parents can say, “She’s got spirit!” about their three-year old child while...
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General Admissions Advice

What I’d change about my application process
109 Words
I was pretty lackadaisical about the entire admissions process for reasons I can't quite remember, but I really wish I had taken it more seriously! I told my mother, "I'm going to apply...
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Recommended summer activities during high school and college
107 Words
While summer is a great time to relax and enjoy time away from studying and work, it is actually meant for both! Taking courses or working during the summer is extremely helpful...
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Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice
96 Words
I did not apply for scholarships or financial aid because at the time, my family did not qualify for financial aid and I did not receive any scholarships. The...
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How to increase chances at my school
117 Words
Do not slack off. I know high school seems like a time when you should be enjoying yourself "before you go off into the real world," but it is a time when you should be...
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My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them
146 Words
I am not the typical pre-med student who has joined Health Leads and the Service Fraternity or works in a research lab 40 hours a week. I am part of dance groups and culture groups and volunteer groups (outside of the Service Fraternity) and it's...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.05
 
Rank
Top 5%
 
High School TypeOther Private
Academic Performance in High School Low one semester/year
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1490
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2150
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2150
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
PSAT Scores

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details5 classes and scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesChurch, Junior Classical League / Latin Club, Marching Band, School Jazz / Orchestra, Tutoring/Mentoring
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received
Application Additional Materials

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