jj95,
Harvard
B.A., Neuroscience and Neurobiology
I am a sophomore at Harvard concentrating in neurobiology. I really enjoy playing music as an extracurricular activity. I hope to attend medical school after college.
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South Bend, Indiana
GenderMale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2018
English First Language
Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken
Spanish, Russian
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Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)
Applied for a B.A. in Neuroscience and Neurobiology
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Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn? As the sun rose over Duck Lake that first Tuesday morning of Week One, a sense of anticipation hung in the air around the high school boys’ cabins. At 6:45, the whistle sounded from the tennis courts and twenty-four cabin doors swung open as hundreds of teenage boys spilled out, racing to morning lineup. The announcement was made—audition results were...Read more...General Admissions Advice
Why I ultimately chose my school473 WordsI had absolutely no idea which of my schools I was going to choose until I had the chance to visit them. When I visited Harvard, it was unlike any of my other college visits. The students were so enthusiastic and passionate about their interests, about Harvard, and about me. It was an extremely warm welcome, and I knew I wanted to go to a school where the students love what they do. Throughout the weekend, there were several students who talked to me for hours and hours about what they like and dislike about Harvard, showed me all over...Read more...What I like about my school’s location and culture1 Words...Read more...Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice161 WordsA really great thing about Harvard is its financial aid program. It is extremely generous, so it is likely that going to Harvard may cost you even less than go to a state school. If your family income is below a certain level, something like $65,000, they don't...Read more...My advice about getting recommenders1 Words...Read more...What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school1 Words...Read more...High School Performance
GPA4.00(no specification of weighting)RankTop 1%
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ActivitiesMarching Band, School Jazz / Orchestra, Local Orchestra / Symphony / Band, Quiz Bowl/Academic Bowl, National Honor Society
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