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Stanford University (Stanford, CA)
Applied for a B.S. in Psychology
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Parent + 1 moreSchool Specific Essays
Personal Statement665 WordsCreative personal story, International background, Overcoming personal struggle, Story central to identity, Study/travel abroad, Volunteer/public interest workThe air reeks of bird dung and sea salt. Waves clap against rugged cliffs that drape the island’s sides, drowning out faint pelican squeals. The boat docks. Passengers pour from the vessel, my cue to begin a five-minute talkathon. As the tourists flock around me, I begin: “Welcome to Alcatraz Island!” Eyes squint in my direction. I resist the urge to open with some island trivia or a joke about prison fashion. I’ve been trained—stick to the...Read more...Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school265 Words
Idea or experience that makes you excited about learningSitting at Café Joseph’s, I feel the food baby coming on. Full is all I can think. “Je suis...rassasiée,” I say. “I’m satiated.” The table goes silent. I think back to 6th grade, meeting my friend Risa and confidently pronouncing her name “Riza.” It had been my first day outside international school; the twang of California-speak replaced the cacophony of accents I’d long known. I noticed my own voice hint at my parents’ Indian accent....Read more...Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school266 WordsIt was when I was driving the most familiar road—the one on which I begin each of my mornings and end each night—that I noticed the air was too crisp for my open windows. It was early, still dark out, but my car flooded the streets with Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’.” The music infuses me with happiness and fuels my energy. I can’t help but dance in my seat, grinning with so much force I...Read more...Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school266 Words
Note to future roommateDear Friend, As a kid, I jumped into the arms of a stranger. I’d thought he was my dad, but he was a 20-something on a date. Suspended by the armpits, mortified by his date’s laughter, I felt a hot tear hit my cheek. I now look before I leap, but somehow, still receive more sideways glances than Monday morning receives hate. Exhibit A: Gymnastics lied to me: walking on hands is only acceptable when you’re twelve...Read more...Supplemental Essay: Intellectual interest671 WordsWhen I was nine, my dad emailed me an optical illusion. When I looked at it directly, I saw a black and white pattern; but staring at a blank surface afterwards, I saw Jesus’ face. Awe-struck, I printed it, showed my friends, and soon became the schoolyard celebrity. A moment of disbelief inspired a long-held curiosity. At Penn, I plan to major in the Biological Bases of Behavior Program to analyze something nearly magical—the world’s most complex three...Read more...School Specific Advice
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How to approach transferring schools91 WordsDon't be scared of what a school will think/assumptions they might make based on your transfer. If you own your reasoning for transferring and seem to...Read more...How I narrowed down my essay topics122 WordsThink about all the things you are generally interested in, academically or otherwise. Write them down. Then add words that show who you are (maybe something about your culture, personality, upbringing etc). Think of each...Read more...Recommended summer activities during high school and college129 WordsThe previous answer applies here. With the categories I described above, you'll want the school year and especially summers to add to each of them. Ideally there would be stacks of activities for each category. You want to have...Read more...High School Performance
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