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GG19,
WashU
B.S., Biology and Biological Sciences, , Neuroscience
To be perfectly honest I still can't believe I got into Wash U.
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Background
Hometown
, California
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019
English First Language
Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken
Spanish, Hebrew
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Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO)
Applied for a B.S. in Biology and Biological Sciences
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Other RelativeSchool Specific Essays
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When I signed up for nonfiction, it was not because I was drawn to journalism, but rather because of what it would demand of me - self improvement. Journalism encompassed all the skills I considered my weakest. Five paragraph essays had served me well from fifth to ninth grade, but were too long and analytical for the likes of journalism. I could hardly lead an in-class presentation, let alone lead an interview. I wanted to learn how to communicate effectively...Read more...Additional Essay Details7 WordsWUSTL did not have any additional essaysRead more...General Admissions Advice
What set me apart from other applicants72 WordsI think what ended up pushing me over the top was that I filled a relatively unique niche in applicants- a student...Read more...My advice about getting recommenders149 WordsI was fortunate enough to have established deep relationships with three of my junior year teachers, so asking them for recommendations made perfect sense because I knew that they knew me well and liked me. If you don't have a particularly strong relationship with any...Read more...Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice119 WordsI was dumb and didn't apply for merit scholarships at Wash U because, after being rejected ED from Rice, I was completely sure I wouldn't get into Wash U. So, never assume your application will be...Read more...What I’d change about my application process34 WordsWhen colleges say that they don't require an interview and...Read more...Why I ultimately chose my school241 WordsI went back and forth between UCSD and Wash U essentially up until the last minute. I eliminated Smith for being too far in the middle of nowhere and for not having as much of a science focus as I wanted, but I still believe Smith is an excellent institution. No matter where I went, I'd have had to take out loans of similar amounts, so I wasn't basing my decision on...Read more...Post-college plans23 WordsMy ultimate goal is to work in...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA4.20
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Details3 classes and scoresSports
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