ysheng9,
Princeton
B.S., Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, , Biological Engineering, , Molecular Biology, , Neuroscience and Neurobiology, , Biotechnology, , Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine, , Biology and Biological Sciences, , Biology
Asian Male who attended a private military school in Pennsylvania
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Background
Hometown
Pennington, New Jersey
GenderMale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionEarly Action
Class of2019
English First Language
Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken
Mandarin
Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
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Princeton University (Princeton, NJ)
Applied for a B.S. in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: SiblingSchool Specific Essays
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At the end of middle school, I was left with a tough choice: whether to continue my education in public high school, or to leave for a private school. Although very studious as a child, I was still unsure of myself and my place in my school community. Academics had always been a very individual effort, so throughout my childhood I had little experience with group dynamics. To most, the young me was “bright, but reserved” as a student. Something...Read more...Supplemental Essay Issue of personal significance432 WordsMy academic passions and interest in science and engineering can be traced back to my childhood. In kindergarten, I loved to play with Lego. I could spend hours at a time exploring and experimenting with different Lego bricks to build anything from vehicles to robots to tall buildings. When I moved on to elementary and middle school, one of my favorite activities was participating in school science fairs. I was amazed by how plants could grow in water without soil...Read more...Additional Essay Details661 WordsI dream of becoming an oncologist, working at the forefront of the fight against cancer and ultimately helping patients to conquer the devastating disease. My professional aspirations and passion have their roots in my family and personal exposures to the healthcare field. My father is an interventional radiologist. As a child, I often heard him explain how interventional therapy and medicine could profoundly change people’s lives. In the early to mid-90’s, he worked at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, conducting...Read more...General Admissions Advice
How to increase chances at my school221 Words1. What do you think is the best thing I could do to better my chances into getting accepted? -Strong academics and test scores should be a given. You also need something to emphasize about yourself in your interview, teacher recommendations, and essays. In my case, it was leadership at a military school. 2. Is there anything you'd do differently in high school? -Pursue more academic...Read more...5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)5 Wordsincredible, intelligent,...Read more...My advice about getting recommenders19 WordsMake sure to get recommendations from...Read more...My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them9 WordsWind ensemble and...Read more...Post-college plans7 WordsI plan...Read more...Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received3 WordsI...Read more...What set me apart from other applicants14 WordsI think my military...Read more...Why I declined other schools8 WordsI felt...Read more...What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school18 WordsResearch specific parts about the...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA4.50RankTop 1%
College Classes In High School
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Details8 classes and scoresSports
SportsSwimming/Diving
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ActivitiesSchool Band, School Choir, Spanish Club, National Honor Society, Marching Band, Library Volunteer
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