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Yale
B.A., Undecided
Cognitive Science Major → Medical Student
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San Diego, California
GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian
Class of2015
First Gen College StudentNo

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Yale University (New Haven, CT)
Applied for a B.A. in Undecided
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: NoSchool Specific Essays
Personal Statement738 WordsCreative personal story, Development of personal values, Extracurricular passion, Volunteer/public interest workMy Shortcomings as a Bridge Construction Worker The Dremel burned out. We heard it grind and gnash its gears in a manner that would’ve shamed the sound of fingernails on chalkboard, then sputter to a stop. The smoke alarm went off. Our robotics team president set down the dejected looking tool, pulled up his oh-so-fashionable safety glasses, and folded his arms as if to ask, “Well, what do we do now?” Theatrics aside, he and I only needed to...Read more...Supplemental Essay: Issue of personal significance439 WordsMy Shade of Cyan Just as we can learn about four-dimensional objects on a mathematical level yet are unable to tangibly grasp the nature of their existence, we must accept that there are aspects of our world that we haven’t yet experienced or understood. In the Gabriel García Márquez short story, "El ahogado más hermoso del mundo," a drowned man floats up to the shore of a poverty stricken village. First just a blemish on the...Read more...School Specific Advice
How to balance class with social or extracurricular involvements258 WordsI think Yalies are overall, *exquisitely* talented at balancing the dozen-or-so different aspects of their lives. The negative of this is that sometimes there is a tendency to compare how busy you are to other people (everyone is always *so* busy). If you are feeling overwhelmed, take a look at all the things you are a part of and ask yourself if they are actually bringing you joy: given the amount of time you dedicate to...Read more...How I would describe the wider community surrounding campus128 WordsNew Haven has a bad rep. But honestly, I LOVED getting to know the community. I got involved in the Presidential Public Service Fellowship after my sophomore year, and really enjoyed getting to know the people of New...Read more...How I would rate the alumni network at my school57 WordsIt is really great. In my personal circle, I have kept in touch with many of my...Read more...The stress level and competitiveness of a typical student at my school84 WordsIf you get into Yale, then you likely have a very strong internal drive to improve yourself and be the best you can be. The...Read more...More Essays
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General Admissions Advice
How I narrowed down my essay topics53 WordsWhenever there was an opportunity to "pick your own topic," I chose that option. I wrote...Read more...How to deal with the stress of applying to college63 WordsRely on your family and friends! People tend to push their loved ones away during this very stressful time....Read more...Post-college plans78 WordsI had an idea in high school that I wanted to be a doctor. Whatever your passion is, let people know about it!...Read more...My advice about getting recommenders200 WordsYour application should feel cohesive. Thus, your letters of recommendation should augment but not repeat what you present in your application. This means that great candidates for letter writers are 1) teachers who know more about you, your personality, and your work ethic than what's reflected in your grade in their class (that's already on the transcript) and 2) mentors (e...Read more...Recommended summer activities during high school and college105 WordsRelaaaaax! This is truly a "no stakes" time, so don't feel as though you are starting behind everyone else if you aren't taking part in some hot-shot summer internship. That said, if...Read more...What I learned transitioning from high school to college62 WordsThe more genuine you are as a person, the more peers and professors will like and respect you. Transitioning...Read more...What set me apart from other applicants136 WordsThe advice that I live by, not only in high school but also beyond at Yale, and now in medical school, is: be a champion of legacy. For every activity that you are involved in, strive to leave it better/more...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA4.83(equivalent to 4.00 unweighted)RankTop 5%
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AP / IB Classes and Scores
Details13 classes and scoresSports
SportsBasketball, Tennis
Extracurriculars
ActivitiesQuiz Bowl/Academic Bowl, Math Team, Robotics, Science Club/Team, Hospital Volunteer, School Newspaper/Magazine/Journalism
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