maryclarklogan
maryclarklogan,
UPenn
B.S., Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Hard working, determined, and passionate 18 year old.
Features Included
4
Essays
10
Schools
11
Scores
4
Advice
7
ECs
2
Sports

Background

Hometown Mountain Brook, Alabama
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionEarly Decision
Class of2019
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
  • University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL)
  • Auburn University (Auburn, AL)
  • University of Georgia (Athens, GA)
  • Claremont McKenna College (Claremont, CA)
  • University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame, IN)
  • University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)
  • University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC)
  • Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO)
  • Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN)
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University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)

Applied for a B.S. in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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During High School, I felt that I was being pulled in so many ways. I danced my entire life, but at the high school I was attending did not take the dance program seriously. After 16 years of dedication to an art, I was not about to let all my training be thrown away. So, I aspired for more: I researched extensively for schools near me with both rigorous academics and a strong dance program. After months of arguments and drawn...
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
640 Words
I will be studying engineering and medicine during my university years, and I am a good fit for the University of Pennsylvania. I have visited and researched universities across the nation, and I have learned about many programs that are strong and interesting, but these academic paths have all seemed narrow and limiting. In contrast, I feel the University of Pennsylvania expands the world of engineering and medicine rather than constricting it, and this is what I want. During my...
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Supplemental Essay
644 Words
It was June. The warm, humid, air surrounded my body as I pushed open the white wooden door to the Fraenkel Room. I found students nervously sitting in old green leather seats around a long wooden table gleaming with sunlight. I sat just as our teacher burst through the door with a radiant smile that set everyone a bit more at ease. Introductions began. To my left sat Angela from Germany and to my right sat Arda form Turkey. Ten...
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Additional Essay Details
33 Words
The second essay posted is the Common App essay prompt: "Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?"
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General Admissions Advice

Post-college plans
11 Words
I plan on...
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List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience
89 Words
I interviewed for Penn and Vandy. Both were fairly relaxed especially since they were held at Starbucks. Penn was much more natural as far as conversation goes...
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Recommended summer activities during high school and college
48 Words
I would definitely recommend doing a summer program! As weird as that sounds, I...
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My advice about getting recommenders
50 Words
Ask some one to write recommendations for you who 1) know you very well 2) have a...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.50
 
Rank
Top 1%
 
High School TypeReligious
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
34
 
ACT Score Details
 
Other ACT Scores
ACT Prep
Highest SAT
1450
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2070
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2070
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
PSAT Scores

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details7 classes and scores

Sports

SportsDance , Track & Field (Recruited)

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesAmerican Cancer Society, Homecoming committee, Hospital Volunteer, National Honor Society, Political Campaign, Spanish Club, Tutoring/Mentoring
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received
Application Additional Materials

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