arn.s.wu,
UCSB
B.A., Physics
I'm a first generation college student starting a physics major at UCSB this fall.
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Essays
13
Schools
5
Scores
4
Advice
4
ECs
2
Sports
Background
Hometown
Foster City, California
GenderMale
EthnicityAsian
Class of2022
First Gen College StudentYes
English First Language
Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken
Mandarin
Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
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University of California - Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara, CA)
Applied for a B.A. in Physics
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: NoSchool Specific Essays
Personal Statement617 WordsCreative personal story, Development of personal values, One moment that changed you, Place you’re content, Reaching a goal, Role model/inspirationI take cold showers. Several years back, the water heater in my house broke, and for weeks, bathing in freezing water was my reality. Although it took some getting used to, I discovered that there’s something refreshing about being drenched in icy droplets. And so, even after the water heater was repaired, I kept the habit. To this day, each time I step in the shower, I first turn the knob to the cold side. More than just being...Read more...Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time.Some days, the Burlingame Aquatics Center (BAC) is run entirely by teenagers. Working there as a swim instructor and coordinator, I was oftentimes put in charge of the whole facility. My role revolved primarily around responding to customers and ensuring that swim lessons went smoothly. Of course, with any customer service job comes working with difficult customers. During one of my first days in the position, I faced a challenging situation when a parent of one of our swim lesson...Read more...Personal Statement357 WordsAcademic achievement, Leadership experience, One moment that changed you, Reaching a goalAs an annual school tradition, the entire sophomore class at my high school puts writer William Golding, famous author of The Lord of the Flies, on trial. In the case, Golding has been accused of committing libel against the human race in his allegorical assertion that violence and evil is an innate part of human nature. The whole class is split into two groups: one prosecuting and one defending Golding. Four attorneys are selected for each side, with the rest...Read more...Supplemental Essay: Scholarship application478 Words
The idea of “safe spaces” has become so politicized, so derogatory, so different from what it had set out to be that I think we need a new term: community support gatherings. Community support gatherings are what safe spaces were intended to be: a place where minority and marginalized students can voice their concerns and engage in dialogue with other members of the group that have faced similar difficulties, helping empower those students to become their best selves. The problem...Read more...Supplemental Essay: Scholarship application406 Words
Short of straight up asking applicants if they are a good person, here are some questions that I came up with that may help offer insights into the personalities of college applicants: Who’s your hero and why? I think you can learn a lot about people based on who they admire. Our heroes often embody the types of people we ourselves want to become. A person who has ambition and work ethic and has big dreams for the future...Read more...Supplemental Essay: Other360 Words
Last year, my physics teacher introduced me to the book "Physics for Future Presidents" by Richard Muller. From nuclear warheads to space exploration to climate change, this book explores the science behind many of today’s most complex political issues. After reading Muller's book, I began to wonder, if politicians need science to generate effective policy, how should scientists navigate politics to educate the public about their discoveries? My response to this question would be to create a course called, ...Read more...School Specific Advice
Additional material sent in after waitlisted or deferred60 WordsDefinitely apply for one of the additional scholarships, whether it's the Paul Tulane Scholarship, the music scholarship, whatever....Read more...More Essays
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General Admissions Advice
How to deal with the stress of applying to college55 WordsDon't be afraid to ask for help from others, especially your own friends. Many of them are...Read more...How I narrowed down my essay topics101 WordsA college admissions officer that came to speak to our class told us that some of the most memorable essays that he'd read were those about seemingly trivial things. I...Read more...What I learned transitioning from high school to college27 WordsThe summer between senior year and college is...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA4.04(equivalent to 3.76 unweighted)RankTop 10%
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Test Scores
Highest ACT34ACT Score DetailsOther ACT ScoresACT Prep
Highest SAT1500SAT Score DetailsOther SAT ScoresSAT Prep
Other Standardized Tests
AP / IB Classes and Scores
Details3 classes and scoresSports
SportsWater Polo, Swimming/Diving
Extracurriculars
ActivitiesSchool Jazz / Orchestra, After School Program Coordinator, After School Sports Coach, Church
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