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JHU234181,
JHU
B.S., Chemical Engineering
sophomore at johns hopkins
Features Included
5
Essays
8
Schools
12
Scores
5
Advice
4
ECs
1
Sports

Background

Hometown Basking Ridge, New Jersey
GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian
Class of2019
First Gen College StudentNo

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)
  • Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO)
  • Tufts University (Medford, MA)
  • Rutgers, State University of New Jersey - New Brunswick (Piscataway, NJ)
  • University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Brown University (Providence, RI)
  • Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
  • Cornell University (Ithaca, NY)
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Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)

Applied for a B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

Personal Statement
683 Words
One moment that changed you
It was the summer of 2012 when I met my inspirations. During my last week in China, my aunt tantalized me and my cousin, Terry, with a mysterious plan to take a walk around Shanghai. In the US, poverty is distant, plastered on billboards, cited as a statistic in congressional hearings. Buffered by these inaccurate representations of poverty, I was horrified to see poverty’s appalling effects on human lives firsthand when my aunt brought us to a row of dilapidated...
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Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay
496 Words
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. (300-500 words) I flex my fingers, adjust my grip, and take a deep breath. Now I am ready to perform surgery. With my...
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Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school
289 Words
1. There is a Quaker saying: “Let your life speak.” Describe the environment in which you were raised – your family, home, neighborhood, or community – and how it influenced the person you are today. (200–250 words) I once opened my own store. Located in my family room, it offered a vast selection of products; from somewhat new erasers to small glass birds, I sold everything and anything I could dig up from underneath couch seats, find under beds, and collect from closet corners....
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Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school
122 Words
2. Which aspects of Tufts’ curriculum or undergraduate experience prompt your application? In short: “Why Tufts?” (50–100 words) Ever since I was little, I have always made my education interactive. During a recess in elementary school, while observing the behavior of an earthworm outside of it’s natural habitat, the earthworm gave birth in my palm; it was better than anything on Discovery Channel. Today, I still crave a hands-on education. That’s why I look to Tufts University to quench my...
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Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school
311 Words
3. Sports, science, and society are filled with rules, theories, and laws like the Ninth Commandment, PV=nRT, Occam’s Razor, and The Law of Diminishing Returns. Three strikes and you’re out. In English, “I” before “E” except after “C.” Warm air rises. Pick any rule, theory, or law and explain its significance to you. (200-250 words) Newton’s third law- for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. It's a law of physics, but it has also...
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School Specific Advice

What I now know about my school that I never would have known prior to enrolling
37 Words
A lot of pre-meds coming to hopkins think that it'll boost...
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More Essays

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General Admissions Advice

Additional material sent in after waitlisted or deferred
21 Words
I sent an email to my...
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How to increase chances at my school
51 Words
If you are very sure about a school, go to their summer programs, try to...
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Why I declined other schools
24 Words
I feel that I thrive under competitive...
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What set me apart from other applicants
104 Words
I actually don't think I stood apart from other applicants. I think what would have made me stand out is if instead of pursuing a lot of extracurriculars in high school...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.40
 
Rank
Top 5%
 
Academic Performance in High School Low at first but improved

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1570
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2320
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2320
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
PSAT Scores

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details9 classes and scores

Sports

SportsTennis

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesOdyssey of the Mind, Debate Club/Team, Green Club, Science Club/Team
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received

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