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Brandeis58776,
Brandeis
B.S., Neuroanatomy, , Pre-Medicine Studies
Basketball Enthusiast, Netflix binge watcher, Science nerd at heart
Features Included
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Essays
5
Schools
18
Scores
5
Advice
5
ECs
0
Sports

Background

Hometown Houston, Texas
GenderMale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2018
English First Language No
Other Language(s) Spoken Hebrew, Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Brandeis University (Waltham, MA)
  • Baylor University (Waco, TX)
  • Rice University (Houston, TX)
  • University of Texas - Austin (Austin, TX)
  • Washington and Lee University (Lexington, VA)
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Brandeis University (Waltham, MA)

Applied for a B.S. in Neuroanatomy

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Both Parents

School Specific Essays

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Personal Statement
647 Words
Reaching a goal
Being a student in the 21st century is rough. The cold hard truth is that society has developed in such a way that to be a great student in the eyes of many, one has to get A's for grades. We are products of a number or a letter grade that often times do not really reflect our level of comprehension and ability on a particular matter. Looking back on my high school career, I believed in the omnipotent importance...
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Additional Essay Details
771 Words
The Present Moment Logic is an underappreciated agent of reasoning we humans use every day. If I am hungry, my body will tell my brain to get something to eat. If I want something, my initial inclination will be to get it. I apply logic to my firm belief of making the most out of the present moment. To some people, this philosophy may mean that living life spontaneously for the sake of a youthful good time and crazy memories...
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General Admissions Advice

How to approach transferring schools
185 Words
Many students (including myself) may go through a phase of wanting to transfer from their current colleges. Unless you unequivocally HATE the school you go to (which why did you choose to go there in the first place?) I recommend giving your school a chance! Early on in my first semester in a college that was 2000...
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Most popular extracurricular activities at my college
52 Words
At Brandeis, the "in" extracurricular activity is being involved with social justice in one way or...
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My favorite course thus far, and why
44 Words
My favorite class thus far has been my Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience class....
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5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)
5 Words
Motivated, passionate,...
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Recommended summer activities during high school and college
52 Words
Volunteer, volunteer, volunteer. Even if for a couple hours at places/organizations you wouldn't think you'd...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.36
 
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
32
 
ACT Score Details
 
Other ACT Scores
ACT Prep
Highest SAT
2100
 
SAT Score Details
 
Converted SAT Score1470
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
SAT IIs
PSAT Scores
Other Standardized Tests

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details11 classes and scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesJewish Student Union, National Honor Society, Prom Committee, Student Council / Government, Multicultural / International Club
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received

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