tuantang0801,
UC Davis
B.S., Electrical and Electronics Engineering, , Advanced Dentistry and Oral Sciences
First year Electrical Engineering Student at UC Davis (as of 2014-2015). I wrote about Dragon Ball Z for my first personal statement and a soccer incident that altered my view on friendships for the second one.
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University of California - Davis (Davis, CA)
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Inside an old book store, while strolling down an aisle of comics, I found what the kids at my school were musing about - “Dragon Ball Z”, a manga depicting the on-going war between super humans and extraterrestrial villains. Bringing it home merely to fathom its popularity, I thought the book would be rather pointless and only good for wasting time. Much to my surprise, I instead found that it gave me many fantastical ideas that would ultimately shape my...Read more...Supplemental Essay Issue of personal significance458 WordsI sprinted to the sideline and performed a slide-tackle, curving my foot around the ball in an attempt to keep it in play. I reached it just in time, but under the rain and on the slippery field, the momentum I carried was still springing me forward. Uncontrollably spinning in a circle, I kept on sliding until my head was slammed against a nearby bench. As I lay with my back against the grass, and the freezing rain continued to...Read more...Additional Essay Details178 WordsMy supplemental essay is the second personal statement (the one where you're supposed to talk about your personality). For my first personal statement, I focused about my dreams and aspiration and for the second one, I focused about how a particular experience has shaped my personalities. My advise on these personal statements are that you should make yours unique but true to yourself and the reader. Remember to research online for cliche topics and sentences. I still remember writing the...Read more...General Admissions Advice
Why I declined other schools56 WordsChoose the college that you cope best with, not the highest rated one, because college is what...Read more...My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them24 WordsIt's best to balance sports, academics, and...Read more...Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice35 WordsScholarship applications are a must! Don't be lazy; apply for any...Read more...What I’d change about my application process38 WordsI put a lot less leadership position and extracurricular activities than...Read more...Recommended summer activities during high school and college61 WordsVolunteering or having a job is always great because they can both be put on your college application....Read more...High School Performance
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