allym896,
Northwestern
B.S., Environmental Engineering
I am an undergraduate student at Northwestern University, studying environmental engineering.
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5
Advice
5
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3
Sports
Background
Hometown
Los Altos, California
GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2018
English First Language
Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken
Mandarin
Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
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Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
Applied for a B.S. in Environmental Engineering
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: NoSchool Specific Essays
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For the past three years, every time summer rolls around, I look forward to one week: PACO Camp, home base of the Bay Area’s “music rebels,” and weeklong small ensemble camp for the Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra’s middle and high school students. We consider ourselves “music rebels” because of the way we emphasize small ensembles, an uncommon feature in youth orchestras; the way we are not competitive with each other or anyone else and seating is random; the...Read more...Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school500 WordsSome of the best days of my life are those lazy, hazy summer days when time stands still and the sun refuses to set and those frosty winter evenings cold enough for a born and bred California girl to snuggle up with hot cocoa next to the gas fireplace. Only the chirping of crickets or crackle of fire accompanies the rustle of turning pages. All I ask for is a small, comfortable, quiet space, plenty of cushions, and, of course,...Read more...Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay501 WordsLimiting my intellectual interests to two or three would be like trying to pick one flavor of ice cream at Baskin Robbins. With the wide range of intriguing possibilities available, I am wide open to all the possibilities Cornell offers, because I love ice cream and learning. What separates some flavors from others are the toppings mixed in. Vanilla is a classic, like science, but I was never satisfied with vanilla or hard science alone. I am interested in sustainability...Read more...Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay643 WordsI want to solve problems. My parents, both engineers themselves, naturally prodded me toward following their footsteps, but initially, I was unsure. I wanted to explore the world, too, and large distribution requirements, traditional to engineering, might limit the variety of classes I could take. Nor did I want to be like classmates who simply aspire to share in Silicon Valley’s absurd wealth. But I am now beginning to understand that engineering is essentially at the core of every...Read more...Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school673 WordsStanford Supplements 1. Room 104. Home to thirteen “at risk” freshmen, five upper classmen tutors, and one bomba-loving history teacher. I volunteer an extra hour three days a week helping my teacher with grading and planning for the Skills class, which inevitably comes with her emotions at the ups and downs of teaching, discussions about administration and school policies, and her vision for the Skills class and our school in general. One of my proudest achievements is watching "my kids" earn A's...Read more...General Admissions Advice
What I like about my school’s location and culture152 WordsNorthwestern University is in an amazing location. You really get the quiet, safer environment immediately around you, as Evanston is a very nice suburb, but you're only an hour away from the great Chicago. Chicago has a great culture, rich in history and arts and...Read more...My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them72 WordsAs an engineer, it's easy to get caught up in the intensity and competition. I have a passion for the arts and...Read more...What set me apart from other applicants91 WordsSomething that Northwestern's engineering school is trying to cultivate is a sense of community and support for each other and foster more of a teamwork and collaboration...Read more...My favorite course thus far, and why40 WordsMy favorite class is German 101. I believe Northwestern really tries to encourage...Read more...Why I ultimately chose my school74 WordsI ultimately chose Northwestern because of its location. I was deciding between Northwestern and Washington University in Saint Louis, but Northwestern held...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA4.50RankTop 25%
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SportsCross Country, Basketball, Track & Field
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ActivitiesLocal Orchestra / Symphony / Band, Nonprofit, NGO or Charitable Organization, Volunteer Coach, Tutoring/Mentoring, National Honor Society
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