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Duke
B.S., Journalism
A quirky, ambitious, pharmacologist-journalist-to-be hoping to change the world with (mutually exclusive) drugs and ink.
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Madison, Wisconsin
GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian
Class of2023
First Gen College StudentNo
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Duke University (Durham, NC)
Applied for a B.S. in Journalism
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: NoSchool Specific Essays
Personal Statement646 WordsCreative personal story, Extracurricular passion, Failure experience, Leadership experience, Volunteer/public interest workThe best greeting card I’ve ever received was scrawled on the arm of an eight year old. Printed in bright orange Crayola marker on freckled skin, the message read, “Merry Christmas Ms. Deeny!” The “card” was adorned with a charmingly messy sketch of a tree and my misspelled name. As Lauren raised her arm, I laughed. “How am I going to keep this?” She pouted. “Can’t you take me to your house?” That’s Lauren for you. Then...Read more...Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay154 WordsWhat is most attractive about Duke is that it encourages students to engage in a multitude of subjects and classes by opening their programs to student selection. With its wide variety of degree possibilities, Duke’s college education is not limited to just majors or minors. I want a future career in education policy in order to combat the achievement gap and other injustices in our current school system. To achieve my specific goal, I need Duke’s promotion of...Read more...Supplemental Essay: Intellectual interest151 WordsI live in Wisconsin, a state ranked first by the U.S. Department of Education for the worst education achievement gaps in the country. As part of Simpson Street Free Press, I delved into an investigation regarding Wisconsin’s education disparities and found the unfortunate ranking. I was astounded. I have always recognized the importance of a solid education, and this interest in addition to my discovery spurred my want to reevaluate the school systems and other social inequalities. Social...Read more...Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay156 WordsWhile visiting Houston, I fell in love with its striking dynamic: a city that’s always moving and innovating. At Rice, I was met with an imposing statue of William Marsh Rice and an aura of interactivity. That day, I set my heart on Rice. The tight-knit Rice community is home to scholars and classmates I can connect and socialize with. World-class professors at Rice are extremely willing to take time out of their days to support and connect with...Read more...Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay311 Words
I live in Wisconsin, a state ranked first by the U.S. Department of Education in 2013 for the worst education achievement gaps in the country. I discovered this report when conducting research for a city-wide, student-run newspaper, Simpson Street Free Press. The statistics left me shocked, but at the same time, curious about where our schools had gone wrong. In the future, I want to utilize my love for journalism and my passion for education to transform the school system...Read more...Supplemental Essay: Extracurricular activity257 WordsAs an education enthusiast, I have always dreamed of starting an academic out-of-school program for kids in need of extra school support. Through this program, I planned that high-schoolers take a few hours out of their week to spend time at a local elementary school to interact with the students, provide homework help, and tutor. This idea eventually formed the Elementary Outreach Program (EOP). In 10th grade, as I contacted school principals to promote this new program, I was met...Read more...Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay630 WordsThe charm of Madison, Wisconsin lies in its university, and the charm of UW-Madison is its city. Growing up in Madison, Wisconsin, I have witnessed the close-knit interactions that UW-Madison and Madison have. The university is located downtown, in the hub of Madison culture and activity. Everything from the Saturday Farmer’s Markets, to the all-city Homecoming Parade, to grand history museums, encourages UW-Madison’s students to take advantage and engage with Madison. To me, that cultivates a sense of...Read more...School Specific Advice
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Recommended summer activities during high school and college109 WordsBe proactive! Many local organizations and businesses, whether it's a newspaper publication or biotech company or local hospital, accept high school interns and/or volunteers. They just don't publicly advertise these opportunities. When...Read more...How I narrowed down my essay topics215 WordsI know you hear people warning against boring, everyday topics and writing about volunteer events, past travel experiences, clubs, and just other common themes. The truth is, if your essay has really personal, interesting details that highlight who you are as a person, you should go for it! I wrote one of my larger essays to Duke about how I wanted to change the...Read more...How to deal with the stress of applying to college132 WordsMake sure you spend a lot of time outside. On top of the fact that staring at a screen all day long isn't good for you, I always find it easiest to be creative when I'm happy. Go outside,...Read more...High School Performance
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