Isabelchen27
Isabelchen27,
UC Berkeley
B.S.
I am second year media studies major, history minor, student at UC Berkeley.
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Background

Hometown Tustin, California
GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian
Class of
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Mandarin, French

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
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  • University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)
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University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)

Applied for in

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

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Personal Statement
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UC Prompt for All Applicants “Do you know anything about Strauss Junior?” “…he had the same name as his dad?” When I was eight, I chose to take up the violin. My father called my opening pitches "chickens being strangled to death." My mother didn't make a comment. I thought it was the beginning of the greatest violin concerto cadenza. Regardless, I enjoyed making actual music and I practiced every day until my fingers were imprinted with angry red scars...
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General Admissions Advice

My favorite course thus far, and why
36 Words
Is history 7B, it starts from post Civil-War to present and...
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What I’d change about my application process
37 Words
Don't base the schools you apply to on what major you...
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My advice about getting recommenders
25 Words
Ask your teachers as early as possible! Also,...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
16 Words
It was the most logical...
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Additional material sent in after waitlisted or deferred
35 Words
If any UC asks for supplemental essays or teacher recommendations, that...
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High School Performance

College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Low one semester/year
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
31
 
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Other ACT Scores

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details6 classes and scores

Sports

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Experience & Awards

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