Khia,
UChicago
B.S., Chemistry, , Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Wisconsin girl
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Essays
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Schools
8
Scores
5
Advice
7
ECs
2
Sports
Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
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Personal Statement
561 Words
Challenged a belief,
Creative personal story,
Diversity statement,
Leadership experience,
Issue of personal significance,
One moment that changed you,
Reaching a goal,
Story central to identity
Prompt: What sets your heart on fire? Words: 547/600
We create our own greatness. It sounds like a quote for a Nike t-shirt. This was actually said in my English class during an off topic discussion. Sometimes, when you hear simple phrases, they have a ring to them, and you just can’t get them out of your head. This quote spoke to me, because when I rise to my own expectations, not to just the minimum standard, is when I...
Supplemental Essay Using a metaphor
505 Words
Two individuals rise in the morning and begin their day by drinking a glass of juice. One’s cup is filled with apple juice while the other’s contains fresh squeezed orange juice. So how fundamental is the difference between the two early riser’s juice preferences? To discuss this, the components, or fruit basis, of these drinks must be examined and the motivation for the comparison should be established. As will be explained, a comparison in this case holds...
General Admissions Advice
Why I ultimately chose my school
42 Words
I ultimately decided to go to UChicago after spending a weekend visiting the...
What set me apart from other applicants
56 Words
I think that when you're applying to elite schools, it's very important to have something unique about...
What I’d change about my application process
46 Words
In retrospect, I wish I would have applied to more schools. I was very...
Most popular extracurricular activities at my college
26 Words
I think people would be shocked at how...
My favorite course thus far, and why
32 Words
I love the core at UChicago. I am primarily interested...
High School Performance
GPA
3.93
(no specification of weighting) Rank
Top 10%
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades
Test Scores
Highest ACT
35
ACT Score Details
Highest SAT
1500
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2160
SAT Score Details
SAT Prep
AP / IB Classes and Scores
Details6 classes and scores
Sports
SportsSwimming/Diving (Recruited), Track & Field
Extracurriculars
Activities4-H, Choir, DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America), Debate Club/Team, French Club, Community Cleanup / Service, National Honor Society
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work
Experience & Awards
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