ucsdmermen
ucsdmermen,
UCSD
B.S., Neuroscience, , Physiology
Pre-Med Physiology and Neuroscience Major at UCSD
Features Included
2
Essays
7
Schools
13
Scores
0
Advice
6
ECs
0
Sports

Background

Hometown San Diego, California
GenderMale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Gujarati, Hindi

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of California - San Diego (La Jolla, CA)
  • Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)
  • University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)
  • University of California - Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO)
  • University of California - Davis (Davis, CA)
  • University of California - Irvine (Irvine, CA)
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University of California - San Diego (La Jolla, CA)

Applied for a B.S. in Neuroscience

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Both Parents

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

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Personal Statement
1076 Words
One moment that changed you
Since I first learned to add and subtract, I have been pummeled with the notion that life is a numbers game, that school is where we go to become masters of math and science, that the only prerequisite to a fruitful life is an academic education. The day I joined Key Club was the day I realized how incorrect my teachings have been. Over these past four years I’ve learned to develop skills in leadership, give back to others...
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Supplemental Essay Issue of personal significance
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General Admissions Advice

High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.50
 
Rank
Top 1%
 
High School TypePublic
Academic Performance in High School High at first but got worse

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1560
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2300
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2300

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details12 classes and scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesHospital Volunteer, Philosophy Club, Key Club, Quiz Bowl/Academic Bowl, Math Team, Tutoring/Mentoring
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Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Application Additional Materials

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