juancastro,
UPenn
B.A., Physics, , Philosophy
I love mathematics, science, philosophy, and the English language. My passion is learning. I am also a QuestBridge Match Scholar.
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Background
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
GenderMale
EthnicityHispanic
AdmissionEarly Decision
Class of2020
English First Language
No
Other Language(s) Spoken
Spanish, French
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Waitlisted or Withdrew
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University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
Applied for a B.A. in Physics
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The paper stays blank until you write your name; that is what I have learned. As a Hispanic male from a low income community in Los Angeles and a mixed-status family of seven, I have become experienced in the difficulties and disadvantages of our society. Opportunities are scarce in my neighborhood, and to find any, you must have more than a pen and paper; you must write your name. The first time I wrote my name was in ninth grade:...Read more...Supplemental Essay Diversity statement0 WordsRead more...General Admissions Advice
Most popular extracurricular activities at my college57 WordsOnly participate in extracurriculars that you enjoy and that relate to the interests you will describe on...Read more...My favorite course thus far, and why46 WordsI fell in love with physics since ninth grade. My teacher was a former...Read more...5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)7 WordsCompetitive, trendy,...Read more...List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience14 WordsI interviewed with Princeton,...Read more...Recommended summer activities during high school and college32 WordsApply to summer programs that involve your interests, whether it...Read more...What set me apart from other applicants37 WordsBecause I am a good writer, I know myself well, and...Read more...Post-college plans22 WordsI plan to attain a Masters degree...Read more...Why I ultimately chose my school26 WordsUPenn offered me a college experience that blended...Read more...How I chose schools to apply to53 WordsI researched everyone of the best schools that focused on the major I wanted to major...Read more...What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school48 WordsBe completely sincere. Research the college and talk about some tedious information you found...Read more...High School Performance
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