filoteia19,
Rhodes
B.S., Biology, , Neuroscience
I am a freshman at Rhodes College double majoring in Neuroscience and Biology with a minor in Spanish on a Pre-Med Health track.
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Hometown
Goodlettsvlle, Tennessee
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision, Early Action
Class of2019
English First Language
No
Other Language(s) Spoken
Romanian
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Rhodes College (Memphis, TN)
Applied for a B.S. in Biology
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As we approached the gray Smoky Mountains, they appeared cold, unwelcoming, and void of life. The morning itself was gray and surrounding us was the curling fog that blurred color and shape. Shadows of vague familiarity, the Smoky Mountains before us were a stark contrast from the captivating mountains portrayed in the brochures that my senior class had anticipated seeing. Regardless of this disillusionment, I was thrilled to begin the hike towards Clingmans Dome. As I looked upon the trail...Read more...Supplemental Essay Issue of personal significance656 WordsWith nothing else but four suitcases stuffed with clothes, documents, and memorabilia, my family and I left Romania for the fabled country of America. Here, our beautiful, old home was replaced by a semi-truck, one that my father, mother, sister, and I lived in for our first two years until my father, a truck driver, had saved enough money to buy our current home in Tennessee. Years later, I asked my parents what possibly could have been worth all the...Read more...Additional Essay Details26 WordsI had to write the supplemental essay in addition to the common application essay when I applied to the Honors Program at University of Tennessee Knoxville.Read more...General Admissions Advice
5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)6 WordsSmart, Open-Minded,...Read more...My advice about getting recommenders50 WordsMake sure you find a mentor who truly knows you not only as a student...Read more...How to increase chances at my school57 WordsBe involved in community service and have a high academic standing. Additionally, join as many clubs as...Read more...Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice38 WordsStart applying early for scholarships! Use free search engines to find...Read more...What I like about my school’s location and culture47 WordsRhodes is a small, private, liberal arts school in a big city. There is...Read more...How I chose schools to apply to144 WordsKnowing I wanted to pursue a Pre-Med track during college, I searched for schools that would provide me with the best education that would allow me to feel prepared to take the MCAT and continue on to Medical School. I also believe that...Read more...Why I ultimately chose my school70 WordsFor a Pre-Med student, Rhodes is the perfect choice. The school offers so many opportunities for research and internships especially due...Read more...Post-college plans50 WordsAfter I graduate from Rhodes College, I plan on continuing my education at Medical School...Read more...What I’d change about my application process98 WordsI wish I did not overwhelm myself by applying to so many schools and not concentrating enough on applying for private scholarships. I underestimated myself and did not need...Read more...Recommended summer activities during high school and college58 WordsGet yourself involved in community service and volunteer anywhere and everywhere. If you are thinking about going...Read more...Most popular extracurricular activities at my college37 WordsThere are over 100 different clubs to choose from. Over 50% of the...Read more...High School Performance
GPA3.94(no specification of weighting)RankTop 10%
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Low at first but improved
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Highest ACT30ACT Score Details
Highest SAT1420on 1600 scaleHighest SAT2020SAT Score Details
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Details5 classes and scoresSports
SportsSoccer, Track & Field
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ActivitiesChurch, Community Cleanup / Service, Student Council / Government, Science Club/Team, Model Congress / Model UN, National Honor Society, Multicultural / International Club, Library Volunteer, DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America)
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