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Cornell2022,
Cornell
B.A., Political Science and Government
Cornell University Class of 2022, Biochemistry major
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Taipei, Taiwan
GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian
Class of2022
First Gen College StudentNo
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Cornell University (Ithaca, NY)
Applied for a B.A. in Political Science and Government
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: NoSchool Specific Essays
Personal Statement657 WordsChildhood memory, Controversial topic, Development of personal values, Embracing your heritage, Issue of personal significanceI never imagined that a game of handball could become a proxy battle for who was right about the China-Taiwan conflict, but here I was, my first time in Nepal, and the game was nothing short of savage. Getting into a conflict with my students probably was not the greatest way to introduce myself, but I refused to budge. After spending the first nine years of my life in Taiwan, I stood firm in my belief that Taiwan is an...Read more...Personal Statement348 WordsFeeling out of place, Interest in med/sci/math, Leadership experience, Overcoming personal struggle, Volunteer/public interest workGrowing up, I was labeled as a “humanities person” and never considered myself strong in STEM subjects. The “C” on my math midterm in fourth grade definitely did not encourage me to pursue this area of study. This changed when my freshmen physics class was called to a demonstration meeting by the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition team. My first reaction to hearing that we had an “engineering” presentation was boredom. However, after attending the demonstration, I was surprised:...Read more...Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.I never imagined that a game of handball could become a proxy battle for the China-Taiwan conflict, but here I was, first visit to Nepal, and the game was nothing short of savage. Getting into a conflict with my students was not the greatest way to introduce myself, but after spending my childhood in Taiwan I stood firm in my belief that Taiwan is an independent nation. However, my Nepalese students asserted defiantly that Taiwan is a part of China....Read more...What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?“Nice to meet you, my name is Ashley,” I said, extending my hand to a tall Afghan boy. He smiled and introduced himself as Murtaza,. I then introduced myself to the other boys, Samir and Tariq. In April 2015, my school had the honor of sponsoring three Afghan boys to attend our school’s annual Model United Nations conference. I met them for the first time at a welcome dinner, and we started to talk about topics ranging from the political...Read more...Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom.When he fell off a cliff, Harold drew a hot air balloon to catch himself. When he fell in love with an apple tree, he created a dragon to guard its jewels. When he created too many pies for himself, he drew hungry animals to prevent waste. After becoming entrenched in the world of current affairs and politics through my endeavors in and out of school, I dreamed of having the power to change the world with as much ease...Read more...Supplemental Essay: Intellectual interest645 WordsWhen he fell off a cliff, Harold drew a hot air balloon to catch himself. When he fell in love with an apple tree, he created a dragon to guard its jewels . When he created too many pies for himself, he drew hungry animals to prevent waste. After becoming entrenched in the world of current affairs and politics through my endeavors in and out of school, I dreamed of having the power to change the world with such ease. However,...Read more...Supplemental Essay: Intellectual interest153 Words
For years, I had questioned the usefulness of the information I had learned in the classroom. I could not fathom the necessity of advance math for paying bills, nor would I ever need physics for playing volleyball. However, after becoming a part of the debate team and partaking in community service, I realized the fallacy of my logic. Education is not for the mere purpose of passing tests and excelling in assignments. Through knowledge garnered in a plethora of subjects,...Read more...Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school144 WordsThe movie Black Swan describes ballerina Nina Sayers’ journey as she started to lose grip with reality and descended into psychological chaos as she constantly strove for perfection, which she seemingly could never attain. “Perfection”, Nina whispered in the gripping final scene, as she fell off the stage with a bullet in her stomach after a successful performance. The thrilling psychological drama gripped me and thrust me in Nina’s head. Even though I have watched the movie more than...Read more...Supplemental Essay: Strong beliefs/principles252 WordsSitting across a seventh-grade girl in rural Nepal, my face was contorted in confusion. In my hand, I held her math homework, and I could not fathom why she was learning what I had learned in freshman year. I wondered why with such rigorous education in a country of extreme poverty. Having interacted with kids from a variety of developing nations, it has seemed that education has little impact on the standard of living which undermines my belief that theoretically,...Read more...Supplemental Essay: Intellectual interest256 WordsFrom the structure of regimes in Aristotle’s Politics to the theological or utilitarian justification arguments in Mozi, I have long been fascinated with philosophy and politics. Residing in Taiwan, I have drawn my interests from the constant upheaval of the Taiwanese government and its volatile relationship with China. At USC, I hope to continue my exploration of these subject matters as a Philosophy, Politics, and Law major. I cannot wait to dive into USC’s courses, from International Law...Read more...School Specific Advice
How I would describe the wider community surrounding campus102 WordsYes, Ithaca is in a rural location, but however, Cornell is such a big school that you really are in your own "bubble". There are stuff nearby (Wegmans, Target, cinemas, Ulta,...Read more...The stress level and competitiveness of a typical student at my school84 WordsThere are many rumors that Cornell is a pressure cooker, and this is true to some extent as the exam schedule (or "prelims" as we...Read more...How I would rate the alumni network at my school64 WordsThe Cornell alumni network is extremely strong due to the strong school pride. You can find Cornell alum in...Read more...The academic rigor of a typical course load or in my major61 WordsThe rigor at Cornell, like at many other top colleges, very much depends on your major. STEM majors,...Read more...More Essays
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My advice about getting recommenders58 WordsDevelop close relationships with your high school teachers starting freshmen year! Many kids are scared to approach...Read more...Recommended summer activities during high school and college60 WordsDo not spend all of your summers taking test prep courses or college classes. In my opinion, travelling...Read more...What set me apart from other applicants51 WordsI think what set me apart is how my volunteer and entrepreneurship is international instead...Read more...Misconceptions I had about college before attending71 WordsYes, college is easier than high school in the sense that you have a lot more flexibility in regards to choosing...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA4.15(equivalent to 3.70 unweighted)RankTop 10%
Academic Performance in High School Low at first but improved
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