KMN178
KMN178,
UC Berkeley
B.S., Microbiology
I love philosophical or intellectual discussions, reading almost anything, hanging out with friends and eating sushi :)
Features Included
2
Essays
5
Schools
6
Scores
1
Advice
4
ECs
0
Sports

Background

Hometown Benicia, California
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)
  • Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)
  • Princeton University (Princeton, NJ)
  • Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
  • University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
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University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)

Applied for a B.S. in Microbiology

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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An idea becomes practical as it is researched, erased and redrawn. When it grows from the barest outline, so does my understanding of the concept. I see that there are plenty of opportunities open for new fuel cell mediators—perhaps a new type of anaerobic bacteria? I choose one of a thousand maps lining book shelves and begin to construct my idea. Light slits through wide library windows, faltering before lamps switch on, but I don’t notice. I’ve...
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Supplemental Essay Strong beliefs/principles
6 Words
Wrote about refusal to kill spiders.
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General Admissions Advice

Recommended summer activities during high school and college
54 Words
I always regret not having visited a college through some academic advancement program while in high...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.35
 
Rank
Top 5%
 
High School TypePublic
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
34
 
ACT Score Details
 
ACT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details5 classes and scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesAmerican Red Cross, French Club, Quiz Bowl/Academic Bowl, Tutoring/Mentoring

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
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Awards Received

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