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MIT
B.S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Freshman at MIT, planning to study neuroscience
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Palo Alto, California
GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian
Class of2020
First Gen College StudentNo
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)
Applied for a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: NoSchool Specific Essays
Personal Statement109 WordsFamily background, Issue of personal significance, Challenged a belief, Chinese heritageI was disappointed when I learned the meaning of my Chinese name. My grandfather, a literature professor, crafted it from a Confucian proverb which translates into, “Nothing can be accomplished without norms or standards”. My mom always spoke of it with pride, as if my Chinese name were some kind of poetic masterpiece.You would think that a name meticulously culled from the annals of ancient wisdom would involve something more profound than conventionality, but alas, it does not. I...Read more...Supplemental Essay: Amusing anecdote109 WordsI was disappointed when I learned the meaning of my Chinese name. My grandfather, a literature professor, crafted it from a Confucian proverb which translates into, “Nothing can be accomplished without norms or standards”. My mom always spoke of it with pride, as if my Chinese name were some kind of poetic masterpiece.You would think that a name meticulously culled from the annals of ancient wisdom would involve something more profound than conventionality, but alas, it does not. I...Read more...School Specific Advice
Reaching out to professors and coaches at schools I applied to35 WordsFor athletic recruiting, I reached out to coaches around January of...Read more...5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)5 Wordsmotivated, curious,...Read more...More Essays
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Reaching out to professors and coaches at schools I applied to35 WordsFor athletic recruiting, I reached out to coaches around January of...Read more...My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them55 WordsI'm on the varsity diving team, because I'm really passionate about the sport and want to continue...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA4.50RankTop 5%
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Details8 classes and scoresSports
SportsSwimming/Diving (Recruited)
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ActivitiesGay/Straight Alliance, National Honor Society, Chinese Club, Math Team
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