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MIT
B.S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Freshman at MIT, planning to study neuroscience
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)
Applied for a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: NoSchool Specific Essays
Personal Statement109 WordsFamily background, Issue of personal significance, Challenged a belief, Chinese heritageI was disappointed when I learned the meaning of my Chinese name. My grandfather, a literature professor, crafted it from a Confucian proverb which translates into, “Nothing can be accomplished without norms or standards”. My mom always spoke of it with pride, as if my Chinese name were some kind of poetic masterpiece.You would think that a name meticulously culled from the annals of ancient wisdom would involve something more profound than conventionality, but alas, it does not. I...Supplemental Essay: Amusing anecdote109 WordsI was disappointed when I learned the meaning of my Chinese name. My grandfather, a literature professor, crafted it from a Confucian proverb which translates into, “Nothing can be accomplished without norms or standards”. My mom always spoke of it with pride, as if my Chinese name were some kind of poetic masterpiece.You would think that a name meticulously culled from the annals of ancient wisdom would involve something more profound than conventionality, but alas, it does not. I...School Specific Advice
Reaching out to professors and coaches at schools I applied to35 WordsFor athletic recruiting, I reached out to coaches around January of...5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)5 Wordsmotivated, curious,...
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Reaching out to professors and coaches at schools I applied to35 WordsFor athletic recruiting, I reached out to coaches around January of...My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them55 WordsI'm on the varsity diving team, because I'm really passionate about the sport and want to continue...
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Academic Performance in High School SteadyWeighted GPA4.50RankTop 5%
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SportsSwimming/Diving (Recruited)
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ActivitiesGay/Straight Alliance, National Honor Society, Chinese Club, Math Team
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