bluedevil7
bluedevil7,
Duke
B.S., Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Features Included
2
Essays
10
Schools
13
Scores
3
Advice
11
ECs
1
Sports

Background

Hometown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
GenderMale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Duke University (Durham, NC)
  • Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, PA)
  • University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA)
  • University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)
  • University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (Ann Arbor, MI)
  • Pennsylvania State University - University Park (University Park, PA)
  • Stanford University (Stanford, CA)
  • Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)
  • Princeton University (Princeton, NJ)
  • University of Vermont (Burlington, VT)
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Duke University (Durham, NC)

Applied for a B.S. in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Both Parents

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Personal Statement
655 Words
Story central to identity, Study/travel abroad
Here I was, standing in front of a timeless work of art. I could feel the footprints of millions of tourists from all over the world beneath my feet. This was a famous face, a priceless one, recognizable by almost every person who had ever heard the term "artwork." And all I could think was, "Man, I'd like to get a selfie with the Mona Lisa." Some people turned to look at me as I did it. I saw expressions...
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Supplemental Essay Explaining low grades/scores
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General Admissions Advice

What I’d change about my application process
2 Words
Start...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
20 Words
Great academics, second best biomed engineering...
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What I like about my school’s location and culture
8 Words
Nice weather,...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.98
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 1%
 
High School TypePublic
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest ACT
35
 
ACT Score Details
 
Highest SAT
1550
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2270
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2270
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details10 classes and scores

Sports

SportsSoccer

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesAthletics Organization, School Theater/Plays, Debate Club/Team, Key Club, Marching Band, National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl/Academic Bowl, School Band, School Jazz / Orchestra, Science Club/Team, Tutoring/Mentoring
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received
Application Additional Materials

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