madelynhidde
madelynhidde,
UCLA
B.S., Physiology
Third Year Pre-Med Human Biology and Society Major, Sports Medicine Intern with UCLA Men's Volleyball, $16,000 in Academic Scholarships
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Background

Hometown Mission Viejo, California
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
Class of2026
First Gen College StudentNo

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of California - Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
  • University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)
  • University of Washington (Seattle, WA)
  • University of California - San Diego (La Jolla, CA)
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo, CA)
  • University of California - Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz, CA)
  • San Diego State University (San Diego, CA)
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University of California - Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)

Applied for a B.S. in Physiology

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?
I used to take many things in my life for granted that I don't anymore. Socks, for instance, I never had to think twice about. Mild California weather definitely helps, but I've never had to worry about bone-chilling winters because we couldn't afford to keep warm. After hearing of an event called "Socktober" through social media, my eyes were opened to a problem prevalent in my city: the homeless' lack of warm clothes for the winter. Inspired to act, I...
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Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom.
The biology of the human body has always fascinated me. The process of trillions of cells working together to create a living, breathing human being will never cease to capture my attention. I was fortunate enough in high school to be able to explore this subject by getting involved in academic programs and clubs, and volunteering to gain knowledge on the nuances of biological systems and processes. I took a variety of honors and AP level classes, including AP Biology,...
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Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.
Whether following a pattern or spontaneously starting a project with no preparation, sewing is a hobby that allows me to be creative and expressive. I've never been considered a particularly artistic or imaginative person, but pulling my Grandma's old sewing machine out from the attic finally gave me an outlet to express myself by creating a piece of clothing from scraps of fabric and thread. Creativity is a channel of self-expression. A way to transform your stress, emotion, and energy...
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Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time.
When I was offered a promotion from recreational gymnastics coach to team coach at 17, I took the opportunity to shape the young gymnasts into strong athletes who knew their limits and how to manage the mental challenges of the sport. I first began as an assistant, but my role quickly shifted as the competitive season approached. The level 4 and 5 team was incredibly disorganized, with the gymnasts frustrated about the slow pace at which their coach was teaching them the floor...
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I am incredibly grateful to have taken advantage of the sports medicine program at my school. The opportunities provided through this college and career readiness program enabled me to discover my interest in the mechanics of the human body. Freshman year I was introduced to the world of sport medicine through an introductory course, and from there my interest grew. I received hands-on training for spine-boarding neck injuries, disaster response, CPR and first aid, experiences that I didn’t have...
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To think the course of my life changed because of none other than a Panda Express dessert. When I cracked open my fortune cookie, eating a pity meal after being rejected from my school’s student government, I had no idea the words inside would set me on the path I am today. There is always time to try a new path in life. Now, I normally toss the small slip of paper in the trash immediately after opening, but...
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Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school
306 Words
If you were to develop a public monument or a community art mural, what four people would you choose and why? Make sure you include your own personal reasons for the persons you select and how these choices indicate that you are a good fit for the Weber Honors College. (Max 300 Words)
If I were to develop a monument or art mural, it would be to commemorate four strong, inspirational people who have influenced my life. It’d be a monument to celebrate their individual achievements in mental health advocacy, independence, personal expression, and equality. First to be included would be two-time Olympic gymnast, Simone Biles. After the 2021 Olympics when Biles pulled out of the finals, she taught the world that putting your mental health first is more important than winning gold....
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Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school
285 Words
"Be curious, not judgmental”. One of the values of the Weber Honors College is life-long learning. We all have so much to learn and being judgmental can shut us off from discovering new points of view, insights and wisdom. Describe a time in your recent past when you have been curious and discovered something unexpected. What happened and what was the outcome? And how will you be “curious, not judgmental” at SDSU and in the Weber Honors College? What will this look like in practice? (Max 300 Words)
My sophomore year of high school I applied to be a hospital volunteer, curious about the inner-workings of a hospital and wanting to volunteer my time. However, upon reflection, I’ve come to realize my view of healthcare was one-sided and biased before I started volunteering in the post-operative care unit (PACU). I had previously made assumptions about the healthcare field, believing doctors played the largest, most important role in the healing process. I signed up for the [Organization Redacted]...
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Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school
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Describe a non-academic personal challenge you have faced, or a situation in which you or others were treated unfairly. How did you react to the situation and what conclusions did you draw from your experience? (Max 500 Words)
I started coaching gymnastics the day I turned 16, looking forward to teaching children the sport I grew up in. Beginning with younger children, I became more comfortable with communication and discipline over the next year, finding the experience gratifying. When my program director brought me into her office and asked if I would take on the added responsibility of coaching the level 4 and 5 competitive team, I jumped at the offer. I was eager to become the coach I never had,...
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Supplemental Essay: Intellectual interest
511 Words
Leaders are shaped by their experiences - personal and professional, academic and familial. Consider your long-term goals and briefly discuss what you hope to be doing, both professionally and in your community, by the time you reach the age of 30. Describe your major influences for choosing this path (Max 500 Words)
The culmination of all my life experiences have guided me to my decision to study biology in college and eventually go into the medical field. Everything from my job as a gymnastics coach and babysitter, my interest in science and sports medicine classes, my father’s near fatal heart arrhythmia, and my grandfather’s hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s have solidified my decision to dedicate my life to the service of others through the fascinating field of human biology. There...
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School Specific Advice

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General Admissions Advice

My advice about getting recommenders
43 Words
Does this person know the best version of me- the one I want...
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How to deal with the stress of applying to college
60 Words
I started my essays in the summer, before my courseload became heavier. I started by creating my activities...
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Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice
60 Words
I received a $15,000 scholarship from the Disney Scholars program, which was a huge honor to be chosen from...
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Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received
48 Words
Honestly, I think it's 100% doable to write/ brainstorm your essays independently, but it's absolutely...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.80
(equivalent to 4.00 unweighted)
Rank
Top 5%
 
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1430
 
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Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details6 classes and scores

Sports

SportsGymnastics

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesAcademic Decathlon, After School Sports Coach, Clean Ocean Beach Sweeps / River Cleanup, National Honor Society, Other Club/Activity, Hospital Volunteer, Other Club/Activity, Community Cleanup / Service, Tutoring/Mentoring
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