MohammadS,
Yale
B.S., Cognitive Science
An 18 year old cognitive science major aspiring to enter the field of law.
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GenderMale
EthnicityAsian
Class of2022
First Gen College StudentNo
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Yale University (New Haven, CT)
Applied for a B.S. in Cognitive Science
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: NoSchool Specific Essays
Personal Statement642 WordsDeath of a loved one, Interest in med/sci/math, Love of writing, One moment that changed you‘Never lose your self-identity, even in the darkest of times.’ As I wrote the final sentence, the last of my grief transferred through the ink and sank onto the pages. I had kept my journal with me for three weeks as I identified the sources of my sorrow. I was unlocking my suppressed thoughts whilst simultaneously looking at them through analytical eyes; I was healing myself. At first, I kept my journal because I had a desire to leave behind...Read more...Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay123 WordsWhen I told my father that we were going to New Haven, he asked “which restaurant is this?” When we arrived, it wasn’t too far from my ideal restaurant. As we roamed through the streets of the campus, the luxurious aromas immediately grasped my attention. It had a perfect balance between the tranquil of the Manuscript Library and the noise of shouting students engaging in a game of ultimate frisbee. This tight-knit college holds the ingredients of an extensive...Read more...Supplemental Essay: Intellectual interest99 WordsI see chemistry as a lens through which I can satiate my curiosities and provide explanations to the “why?” of everything around me. Similarly, mathematics provides a unique realm of knowledge where every question has a definite answer either solved or unsolved. My interest in both Applied Math and Chemistry stems from my aspiration to further hone my analytical skills and develop my own understanding of society. Through both acquired and instinctive knowledge, I wish to eliminate the roadblocks in...Read more...Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school226 WordsThe human mind is a complex structure that varies among humans, but the one function it holds true for most is curiosity. It is safe to say that the delight of discovery and solving the mysteries of life not only provide us with tranquility, but it also opens us up to a vortex of a thousand more unsolved problems. The answer to these infinite series of mysteries is simple: Unsolved Mysteries 101. When Fibonacci wrote Liber Abaci, he proposed a sequence...Read more...School Specific Advice
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How to deal with the stress of applying to college247 WordsThe college process can be quite a stressful time for the average high school senior. Having to manage the many deadlines during this time in addition to daily school work isn't the simplest of tasks. Around mid-September of my senior year, I found myself rambling for answers on how empty word documents would turn into competitive essays. That's when I discovered the Bottom Line program for low income first generation students. Through the program...Read more...How I narrowed down my essay topics108 WordsThe best way to narrow your essay topics is by brainstorming ideas that best pertain to you. Identify key areas of your life that appeal to you and most importantly shows who...Read more...Misconceptions I had about college before attending95 WordsA misconception I had was in regards to tuition and paying for college. College is seen as a financial burden to most people on the outside looking in. The...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA4.30(equivalent to 4.00 unweighted)RankTop 1%
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ActivitiesJunior R.O.T.C., Research, Community Cleanup / Service, National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl/Academic Bowl
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