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Princeton University (Princeton, NJ)
Applied for a B.A. in Economics
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Personal Statement503 WordsCreative personal story, Interest in fine arts, Interest in med/sci/math, Leadership experience, Story central to identityIn many ways, high school is a world of strict stereotypes, where the nerd has never spoken to the quarterback, the mathlete will never be friends with the cheerleader, and the jock has never stepped foot in the music hallway. I am proud of crossing the lines drawn between these groups, breaking out of my comfort zone to pursue a broad spectrum of interests. As freshmen, we were bombarded by club officers recruiting us for everything from Science Club to...Read more...Supplemental Essay Strong beliefs/principles519 Words“See, the line y=x go through the orange – ” I chuckled. “You mean the origin, Dad?” My father has a thick Chinese accent, and although amusing at times, it is by no means an indication of a lack of intelligence. With a PhD in mathematics from UC Berkeley, my father taught me much more than how to throw a ball, ride a bike, or tread water – he introduced me to math. As I grew up, my father naturally shared his...Read more...Supplemental Essay Amusing anecdote489 WordsNine people, one extremely difficult piece, and me at the head of the group. We had one week to master Shostakovitch's String Quartet No. 8 before performing at the State House for Kristallnacht memorial night. The piece was written to capture the emotions of victims of war, and – if played properly – could sound phenomenal. But without a conductor, we would fall apart if even one person rushed or one note was missed. It was imperative for us nine to know each...Read more...General Admissions Advice
Most popular extracurricular activities at my college17 WordsDance and a capella at...Read more...My favorite course thus far, and why70 WordsMy favorite courses at Princeton haven't been my favorite because the content was the most interesting, but rather because the professors...Read more...What I now know about my school that I never would have known prior to enrolling45 WordsEvery year right before graduation, Princeton hosts an amazing 3-day reunions event for all...Read more...What I’d change about my application process30 WordsI would have visited more schools and gone on...Read more...Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received58 WordsI did have a private counselor who helped me edit my essays. I highly recommend it if...Read more...List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience23 WordsAll my interviews were really different. But...Read more...Post-college plans7 WordsI'm working...Read more...Why I declined other schools83 WordsI declined some of the schools I was accepted to because I either didn't know very much about them, they were in a location I...Read more...Why I ultimately chose my school59 WordsI ultimately felt that Princeton would be able to give me the best education and most opportunities. Plus,...Read more...What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school61 WordsIt's important to focus on unique aspects of Princeton (or whichever school you're writing about). The admissions officers...Read more...High School Performance
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