detwylder,
Duke
B.S., Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, , Neuroscience
Undergrad Engineering Student at Duke University
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Background
Hometown
San Diego, California
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019
English First Language
Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken
French
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Duke University (Durham, NC)
Applied for a B.S. in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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Personal Statement449 WordsCreative personal story, Place you’re content, Running, Family member’s disability, Diversity statement, Love of outdoors, Interest in tech/engineering, Interest in med/sci/mathAs the clock ticks past five, I leave behind the busy world and retreat to the paradise behind my neighborhood – dirty, rocky trails. This is where I bid farewell to my everyday engagements – homework, texts, essays. It’s my time, my escape, and I’m smiling. The first two miles are always the most difficult. Blood begins draining from my organs, flowing to my limbs, leaving my unconscious wondering where the AC went. My breath becomes labored, the warm Santa...Read more...Supplemental Essay Diversity statement255 WordsOn the surface, I am the antithesis of diverse. I come from an average family with two kids and two dogs. My parents’ marriage, like many others, ended in divorce. As a blonde in southern California, I’m fairly accustomed to blending in. While I may seem merely average in these terms, I have realized that it is my wide range of experiences and interests that takes me away from the normal crowd. The first time I left the country,...Read more...Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay56 Words"‘Twas the night before Duke interview deadlines, when all through the school, Not a senior was sleeping, not even the jewel." I continued through the poem by setting it up somewhat similarly to the Night Before Christmas poem. It was lighthearted and fun, and showed how I could write despite my AP language score.Read more...Supplemental Essay Amusing anecdote242 WordsWhen I was eleven, it became clear to me – my brother was a ruthless capitalist. It was the summer of 2008, and Northern California was cloaked in a blanket of smoke. The two of us sat inside, day after day, passing the time playing Monopoly. Seven years my senior, his strategy and knowledge of economics far surpassed my own. Each and every game finished the same way: me, bankrupt. I hated to lose. Determined to beat him just once, before he...Read more...Additional Essay Details450 WordsMy personal statements took a lot of time and effort. And that is what it comes to when you are applying to college, this is not a thing you can do over one weekend, or let alone the night before. Start as soon as possible. And work as much as you can on improving your essays, they say the most about you, and when I met with the admissions officer who accepted me, he told me how my essays stood...Read more...General Admissions Advice
What I now know about my school that I never would have known prior to enrolling14 WordsThe school spirit is...Read more...What I’d change about my application process40 WordsStart working as soon as possible, trust me procrastination is not fun...Read more...5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)6 WordsDedicated, spirited,...Read more...Recommended summer activities during high school and college23 WordsVolunteer. Volunteer wherever you can, and apply...Read more...What set me apart from other applicants29 WordsSet yourself apart. I used a poem for my ...Read more...Why I declined other schools86 WordsI was waitlisted at Harvard but chose to withdraw my position. I felt that I had already found the school that would suit me best, and...Read more...Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice80 WordsI am currently still in the process of applying for scholarships (yes, it does not stop after high school!). Do as much as you...Read more...What I like about my school’s location and culture185 WordsMany people may say that Durham is not exactly a college town. It is a small town, and I won't disagree with that, but it has exactly what I was looking for. Duke's campus is stunning, and if you haven't visited, I would strongly encourage you to do so. I like how Duke is located in...Read more...High School Performance
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