lisachao,
UCLA
B.S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
I am currently a full time student at the University of California, Los Angeles with a major in Biochemistry.
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Background
Hometown
Anaheim, California
GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2018
First Gen College StudentYes
English First Language
No
Other Language(s) Spoken
Khmer, French
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University of California - Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
Applied for a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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Personal Statement507 WordsFamily background, Career aspirations, First in family to college, Interest in med/sci/mathMy family is a simple one: a mother, a father, and a child. Although this description is easy, the details have always been much more complicated than it would seem. My parents emigrated from Cambodia. I was born an American citizen, the “First Generation”. Cambodian heritage has always been around me, yet I have not learned to read or write in the language and my speaking ability is at the beginner level. I can barely say “chom-reab-suor” (hello) without sounding...Read more...Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school11 WordsAn event that has had a major impact on my life.Read more...Additional Essay Details483 WordsEveryone recognizes the branded red bullseye logo seen throughout the country. The first instance people see it, they are immediately reminded of the Target store. To one person it may just be the place where he or she buys his or her groceries, but to me, it represents my growth as an individual. Target was the first place I got an interview and a job. There was no necessity for me to get a job, since my family was not...Read more...General Admissions Advice
My favorite course thus far, and why40 WordsGeneral Chemistry, most of this was due to the influence of my...Read more...5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)5 WordsCompetitive, Driven,...Read more...What I now know about my school that I never would have known prior to enrolling57 WordsMost of the grading systems are based on your level of knowledge based on your peers. There...Read more...Why I declined other schools18 WordsLocation was close to extended...Read more...Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice45 WordsSince I was out of state, I had to pay the 22k extra for...Read more...High School Performance
GPA3.91(no specification of weighting)
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
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Details5 classes and scoresSports
SportsDance
Extracurriculars
ActivitiesAsian Club / Asian Interactive Youth Association, School Choir, Habitat for Humanity, Homecoming committee, French Club, DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
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