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Brown
B.S., Neuroscience
Freshman at Brown University
Features Included
6
Essays
7
Schools
13
Scores
12
Advice
3
ECs
0
Sports
4.45
GPA
1570
SAT
Features Included
6
Essays
7
Schools
13
Scores
12
Advice
3
ECs
0
Sports

Background

Hometown Singapore, Singapore
GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian, White Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2020
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Mandarin

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted5 schools
Brown, Wellesley, Barnard, Bryn Mawr, Scripps
Waitlisted or Withdrew1 schools
Pomona
Denied1 schools
UChicago
Tap/click a school logo above to view essays and advice specific to that school.

Brown University (Providence, RI)

Applied for a B.S. in Neuroscience

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay
25 Words
"I love Brown because of the outlets in quad lampposts." Talked about the intellectual curiosity and willingness to have complex discussions with classmates

Supplemental Essay: Diversity statement
15 Words
Finding a community that embraces the multi-cultural/US citizens abroad experience (through bubble tea runs)

Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school
66 Words
Where have you lived? Quirky answer that brought humor to explaining how I didn't fit in in my hometown (essay began with "This particular cellular conglomeration came to be in Shanghai, where it remained for seven years."), and ending with reference to University's location ("I’ve never lived where winter means snow, not gray sludge or oppressive humidity- I’m excited to try it.")

School Specific Advice

Additional material sent in after waitlisted or deferred
36 Words
If you're deferred, send in additional materials (I sent a resume...

What I like about my school’s location and culture
35 Words
Close to Boston and urban opportunities but still in a school...

More Essays

These essays haven't been tagged by school. Click school logos above to see tagged essays.

Befriended a neighbor's pet goat that was slaughtered for Eid; outraged before realizing people have different worldviews

General Admissions Advice

My advice about getting recommenders
18 Words
Take classes with the sponsors...

What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school
29 Words
Be honest– even if it's just "I love the...

Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice
24 Words
Only accept federal direct subsidized loans– they're...

Why I declined other schools
33 Words
Some other top choices didn't give me enough financial aid;...

Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received
15 Words
You don't need one! Get ...

List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience
22 Words
Didn't interview at safeties or Wellesley, and...

What set me apart from other applicants
44 Words
I did one thing really, really well, and devoted an unspeakable amount of...

Post-college plans
14 Words
Pretty undecided, but maybe...

How I chose schools to apply to
25 Words
College visits, but mostly paid attention to what...

High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.45
 
Rank
N/A
 
High School TypeInternational
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1570
on 1600 scale
Approximate conversion of 2400 score to 1600.
Conversion scale details found here.
Highest SAT
2320
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2320
SAT Prep
PSAT Scores
Other Standardized Tests

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details11 classes and scores

Sports

N/A

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesQuiz Bowl/Academic Bowl, Broadcast Journalism / Media / Television, Tutoring/Mentoring

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received
Application Additional Materials

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