Lord of the Lo,
UC Berkeley
B.S.
Hey there! I'm a Persian American gal from LA headed to UC Berkeley! I live for books, animals, nature, service, and the finer things in life. My major is undeclared, but I'm hella hyped to be attending Cal, the HIGHEST RANKED PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD!
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University of California - Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)
Applied for a B.S. in
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Personal Statement934 WordsCareer aspirations, Childhood memory, Creative personal story, Family background, Leadership experience, Love of outdoors, Place you’re content, Reaching a goal, Volunteer/public interest workPersonal Statement #1 (2 included) The flames flicker, vivacious and bright, growing taller and taller. My eyes watch them dance. They are beautiful and full of life. Fire can grow in the same way people can, absorbing some things while merely illuminating others. I watch the flames mount a moment more, before hurtling toward them, yelling my chant, “Zardi-ye man az toh, sorkhi-ye toh az man!” No, I am not a pyromaniac, just an Iranian-American teen celebrating the Iranian holiday, Chahar Shanbeh...Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay26 WordsWrote about a speech I would give on how my ideals aligned with a school's and being a vegan. Got a full ride out of it.Additional Essay Details838 WordsModern Morality: Questioning the Ethical Relationship Between Humans and Animals Many fascinating and important topics, all worthy of discussion, exist. However, given the opportunity to present one lecture at SUA, I would choose to discuss the moral aspects to the modern relationship between human society and the animal kingdom. Several factors influenced me to choose this topic, including the principles on which SUA was founded on, and the current treatment which animals, especially those raised in farm factories, receive today. ...
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5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)5 WordsPassionate, Nerdy-as-hell,...List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience145 WordsSo the first time I scheduled an interview at Claremont McKenna, I showed up on the wrong day--a week after I was supposed to show up! I rescheduled, and things were going fine, until I decided to send a thank you e-mail: a...Recommended summer activities during high school and college38 WordsVolunteer Play a sport Travel, travel, travel Get a job--it's...What I’d change about my application process82 WordsI would treat my personal statements more seriously. My UC apps were fine, but I wrote a poetic, crazy-sounding ballad about my mystic experiences...What set me apart from other applicants17 WordsNear perfect GPA and test...My advice about getting recommenders30 WordsChoose recommenders who you know love you, but make...Why I declined other schools72 WordsI got a full-ride offer from a small liberal arts school which I love, but I declined it because to me, a...Why I ultimately chose my school79 WordsWho can say no to the highest rank public research university in the world? Berkeley is highly acclaimed, has a beautiful campus (with lots...How to approach transferring schools34 WordsDon't transfer sophomore year! Try junior year if you must,...What I like about my school’s location and culture39 WordsA history of activism, passion, progress, and change A very liberal...Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice38 WordsI applied for scholarships and got some, including a full-ride to...Post-college plans2 WordsGrad...
High School Performance
High School TypePublicWeighted GPA4.50RankTop 5%
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Original SAT Score2260Highest SAT1540on 1600 scaleHighest SAT2260SAT Score Details
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ActivitiesBoy/Girl Scouts, Drama Production Crew, Debate Club/Team, Science Club/Team, Library Volunteer, Community Cleanup / Service, Help Save Our Environment
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