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Brown
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Hi! I'm a junior at Brown University studying Biochemistry and English. I am very interested in accessible healthcare for marginalized populations. I also love poetry!
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GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian, White Non-Hispanic
Class of2020
First Gen College StudentNo
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Brown University (Providence, RI)
Applied for a B.S. in Chemical Engineering
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: NoSchool Specific Essays
Personal Statement643 WordsArt/acting/singing, Creative personal story, Embarrassing mistake, Failure experience, Interest in fine arts, Overcoming personal struggle, Reaching a goal, Story central to identityIt was always a dream of mine to perform in a musical. After I saw my first Broadway production, Hairspray, I knew I just had to perform on stage one day. I bought countless soundtracks, my favorite being Les Miserables. I would sit in my room listening to all thirty-one songs performed by the original London cast over and over. I decided I would someday be Eponine, and soon I knew every word to every song. Phrases such as “a...Read more...Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school137 WordsThe love we share could span across the earth And our bond does put all others to shame For I have never loved with such pure mirth As this love, the brightest of all life’s flames; Thou art the most beautiful creation God hath e’er used his divine hands to make: Thou hast curves that drive men to damnation And taste so pleasant that ones heart will ache. We have been together for near two scores And I...Read more...Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay93 WordsI believe that Brown University is the best school for me because of the Open Curriculum. My interests vary from Chemistry to Politics to English to Computer Science and probably to subjects I've never been exposed to. With the open curriculum, I would be able to explore classes a variety of subjects during the “shopping period” which is definitely something I never got to do in high school. The passion of Brown student activists really draws me to the university...Read more...Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay587 WordsMy grandfather was the first person that introduced the idea of engineering to me. When I was younger, he would show me his sketchbooks from when he worked as an aeronautical engineer. I could always tell that he loved his job and this passion is what led me to consider engineering. Last year when I took AP Chemistry, I realized that engineering was the right field for me. My teacher was a chemical engineer that loved everything about science. I...Read more...Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school671 WordsOne relationship that has helped me know myself better is my relationship with my best friend. I first met Angela when I was in eighth grade during a middle school softball tryout. We paired up during the throwing drills and we’re still partners to this day. I’ve never met someone that was so similar to me in my whole life. Meeting her was a revelation, because I had always felt different when I was younger. I was confused...Read more...Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay334 Words1. I would be interested in Environmental Engineering because I could combine my passion for sustainability with my love of environmental, biological, and chemical sciences. 2. A few years ago, my grandfather showed me some of his old reports from when he worked at Grumman as an aerospace engineer. When I first looked at the reports I thought to myself, “That looks awfully boring”. However, as my grandfather explained the testing he did on airplane wings and how he worked on projects...Read more...School Specific Advice
What I like about my school’s location and culture192 WordsProvidence is a great location. Though we are not right in the city, it does not feel isolated at all. Downtown Providence is only about a mile away, a short walk down the hill, while the stores and restaurants on Thayer Street (the street running right next to campus) mean that there is always going to be a...Read more...5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)69 WordsStudents at Brown are creative (willing to think outside the box and take risks even if it might not work out),...Read more...Additional material sent in after waitlisted or deferred475 WordsAfter I was deferred from Brown Early Decision this is the email that I sent: Happy New Year! I'm very grateful that I still have a chance to be a part of the class of 2020. I would love to receive an education from Brown because of the open curriculum and the ability to study humanities while concentrating in engineering. I intend to study engineering in college, specifically chemical, environmental, or computer engineering. I would love to be able to study under Dr. Kulaots as he is known for his research in energy and biomass and I did a science fair...Read more...How to increase chances at my school432 WordsHow to increase your chances at Brown (or any college really): 1. If you know Brown is the college for you, apply Early Decision. I would recommend applying somewhere ED. When I was applying, I was considering either going Brown, Dartmouth, or Cornell early. Brown was the biggest stretch for me and in a last minute decision, I decided to try Brown. I asked myself if I would regret applying somewhere else early, and truthfully, I said yes. I would say take a chance, go for your reach school because there is no better way to demonstrate interest than applying binding...Read more...More Essays
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Additional material sent in after waitlisted or deferred475 WordsAfter I was deferred from Brown Early Decision, this is the email that I sent: Happy New Year! I'm very grateful that I still have a chance to be a part of the class of 2020. I would love to receive an education from Brown because of the open curriculum and the ability to study humanities while concentrating in engineering. I intend to study engineering in college, specifically chemical, environmental, or computer engineering. I would love to be able to study under Dr. Kulaots as he is known for his research in energy and biomass and I did a science fair...Read more...List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience399 WordsHere are schools I interviewed with: Brown- Very laid-back, we talked about engineering (my interviewer was a graduate of the engineering school), her experience with the college process (she has daughters that had gone through it), vegetarianism, some current events, and any questions that I had. Overall, an excellent experience. One question that I remember was "if you could be any color what would you be?" Columbia- My interviewer talked about his experience at Columbia, especially with regards to his academic experience. We discussed subjects I enjoyed and did not enjoy in college, and my extracurriculars. He was very informative,...Read more...5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)69 WordsStudents at Brown are creative (willing to think outside the box and take risks even if it might not work out),...Read more...My advice about getting recommenders149 WordsFor my recommenders, I chose teachers with whom I had good relationships. I would recommend asking teachers from junior year because they knew they you that is closest to the application you (regarding maturity and intelligence). I would also recommend choosing teachers that are from...Read more...How I chose schools to apply to332 WordsBefore I started looking at schools, I focused on studying for standardized tests. Even though test grades don't define you, they can be a difficult obstacle to overcome if they are not the right for schools you are thinking about. After taking my tests, the first school I visited was Brown (it was on our way to Boston where I would look at MIT and Tufts). When I got to Brown's campus, I fell in love. Even though there was about to be a record snowfall in Providence, the atmosphere, friendliness of students, and open curriculum appealed to me. I...Read more...How to increase chances at my school430 WordsHow to increase your chances at Brown (or any college really): 1. If you know Brown is the college for you, apply Early Decision. I would recommend applying somewhere ED. When I was applying, I was considering either going Brown, Dartmouth, or Cornell early. Brown was the biggest stretch for me and in a last minute decision, I decided to try Brown. I asked myself if I would regret applying somewhere else early, and truthfully, I said yes. I would say take a chance, go for your reach school because there is no better way to demonstrate interest than applying binding...Read more...What I’d change about my application process140 WordsHonestly, I wouldn't change too much. I think the schools that accepted me were the ones that were right for me. When I think about it, I didn't want to be at a school that strictly focused on engineering. I think my...Read more...What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school400 Words(Note: This essay is about answering the "Why Us" for any school) Every school that you are applying to has incredible academics. They all have diversity, an excellent location, interesting students, and engaging professors. Columbia knows that it is an Ivy League institution in New York City. Brown knows that they offer the Open Curriculum. All of these schools know why they are impressive and unique in everyone's mind. What they want to know is why it is impressive to you. Personally, I think a "Why Us" essay about a particular event that stuck with you featuring the school is...Read more...Why I ultimately chose my school256 WordsIn the end, I was deciding between Brown and Cornell. Though I liked Cornell's campus and the quality of their engineering program, I realized it wasn't for me. Cornell's School of Engineering seemed to be too intense for me (this opinion is just from what I heard from other people and the feeling I got when I was visiting for Cornell Days). I wasn't even sure if I wanted to study engineering, and honestly, I'm still not...Read more...High School Performance
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