harvard2018
harvard2018,
Harvard
B.S., Biological Engineering
Features Included
2
Essays
10
Schools
7
Scores
9
Advice
5
ECs
0
Sports

Background

Hometown , Michigan
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2018
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)
  • Columbia University (New York, NY)
  • University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (Ann Arbor, MI)
  • University of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
  • Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
  • Yale University (New Haven, CT)
  • Amherst College (Amherst, MA)
  • Duke University (Durham, NC)
  • Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)
  • Stony Brook University - SUNY (Stony Brook, NY)
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Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)

Applied for a B.S. in Biological Engineering

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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I spent most of my childhood preparing for the future, never really taking the time to revel in the day-to-day moments. I always thought that I would be happier when I was settled in my ways, and the only way to guarantee that was to push myself to near vanquishment. When other kids were asking for train sets, I begged Santa to bring me a chemistry kit. But it certainly wasn’t always a negative trait-it did get me into...
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Supplemental Essay Issue of personal significance
492 Words
I’m fighting an invisible foe that’s spent most of my life trying to destroy my health, security, and confidence. But I refuse to wave the white flag and instead let this enemy motivate me to work harder to be where I am and not let it claim me as a victim. My body is the residence of a chronic illness but I hope one day to force it to vacate the premises so that the other tenants-notedly my...
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General Admissions Advice

5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)
85 Words
Ambitious: Everyone has their own ideas and goals that they're really proud of and that are really important to them social: Everyone loves to...
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List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience
143 Words
Interviews made me very nervous but it's really important to just relax and be yourself. It's not nearly as intimidating after you get started and just talk about yourself. Come with some questions about the school but I usually had older alumni so...
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My advice about getting recommenders
86 Words
Ask someone who really knows you well, and not necessarily who might have known you longest or whose credentials are best. Don't ask someone who you...
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Recommended summer activities during high school and college
92 Words
I recommend looking into summer programs at colleges while you're still in high school. I did some for both journalism and engineering, which also helped me figure out...
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What set me apart from other applicants
68 Words
I"m coming from a low-income background and I'm first generation college student. I also didn't have many opportunities during...
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What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school
41 Words
Talk about obstacles that had to be overcome because it really shows...
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What I like about my school’s location and culture
19 Words
I'm so close to Boston but...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
30 Words
I liked that the engineering classes weren't separate from...
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Why I declined other schools
23 Words
I didn't like the separation between departments...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.50
 
Rank
Top 1%
 
High School TypePublic
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest ACT
33
 
ACT Score Details
 
ACT Prep
Highest SAT
1460
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2090
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2090
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details5 classes and scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesQuiz Bowl/Academic Bowl, Student Council / Government, National Honor Society, Science Club/Team, Spanish Club
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers

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