yearn2learn
yearn2learn,
Northwestern
B.S., Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Northwestern University '14
Features Included
2
Essays
9
Schools
10
Scores
1
Advice
0
ECs
2
Sports

Background

Hometown Round Rock, Texas
GenderFemale
EthnicityBlack / African American
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2014
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
  • Columbia University (New York, NY)
  • Georgetown University (Washington, DC)
  • Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)
  • Rice University (Houston, TX)
  • University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (Ann Arbor, MI)
  • Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN)
  • Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO)
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Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)

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

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Both Parents

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Schedule Dilemma Senior year is what I have been looking forward to since freshman year. I must have been dreaming, but finally I arrived to be introduced to a nightmare. Before school started, with that laid-back summer glow that consumes students on summer vacation, I casually strolled into my high school’s administration office to visit my favorite counselor, Ms. Fleming. I learned that the best counselor was “no longer working at Stony Point High School.” As I left the...
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
313 Words
My three week stay on Northwestern University’s campus, through the LEAD program, allowed me to recognize characteristics that I should be cognizant of as I complete my college search. The overall campus milieu is an important ingredient for the ideal college. Northwestern University’s campus is gorgeous with different areas to relax and escape from a stressful school load. The sense of community and small class ratios are also unique qualities that I would benefit from. Specifically, the McCormick...
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General Admissions Advice

Why I ultimately chose my school
292 Words
I had 7 and a half (the half was being wait-listed at Columbia until I withdrew) schools to decide to attend. I knew I wanted to try something new and go out of state and my parents were willing to support me in that. I am originally from Texas, so i just wanted a new place with seasons, and Evanston definitely has ALL the seasons. I wanted a school that would make me leave competitive in the world market and well-rounded. Northwestern has 6 undergraduate schools and roughly 4 post...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.40
 
Rank
Top 1%
 
High School TypePublic
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1350
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
1910
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score1910
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details7 classes and scores

Sports

SportsCheer/Spirit Squad, Track & Field

Extracurriculars

Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers

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