
CaliforniatoBU,
BU
B.S., Actuarial Science
Boston University C/O 2019
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Essays
11
Schools
12
Scores
5
Advice
5
ECs
1
Sports

Background
Hometown
Cypress, California
GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019
English First Language
No
Other Language(s) Spoken
Mandarin, Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice
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Waitlisted or Withdrew
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Boston University (Boston, MA)
Applied for a B.S. in Actuarial Science
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Personal Statement485 WordsChinese heritage, Embracing your heritage, Family background, Interest in med/sci/math, International background, Leaving home, One moment that changed you, Story central to identity, Summer experience, Transition to adulthoodSquatting, with a thousand flies swarming around me and maggots wriggling around my feet, the stench from human feces overwhelms my senses. I struggle to maintain balance, because my skin making contact with the ground will almost guarantee that I will be infected with some disease or worms. As I try to keep my meager dinner of vegetables and rice porridge down, I think to myself: I have never appreciated sit down toilets so much. Last summer, I visited my...Read more...General Admissions Advice
What I’d change about my application process54 WordsMake sure you turn in every single document you need for your financial aid in time,...Read more...Recommended summer activities during high school and college46 WordsDon't do the stereotypical volunteer abroad trip. The only thing that shows colleges is...Read more...What I like about my school’s location and culture160 WordsThe deciding factors of why Boston University is a good fit for me are multi-faceted. As a native Californian, moving across the country and experiencing the weather and way of life there will be an important and impactful chapter of my life. There are a quarter of a...Read more...Why I declined other schools60 WordsI declined schools in California because I believe that it is important for college students to get out...Read more...My advice about getting recommenders63 WordsGet to know your teachers starting freshman year of high-school. The more they know about you, the better the...Read more...High School Performance
GPA4.00(no specification of weighting)RankTop 10%
Academic Performance in High School Low at first but improved
Explanation of Low Grades
Test Scores
Highest SAT1510on 1600 scaleHighest SAT2180SAT Score Details
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AP / IB Classes and Scores
Details9 classes and scoresSports
SportsTrack & Field
Extracurriculars
ActivitiesTutoring/Mentoring, Dance, Multicultural / International Club, Church, Library Volunteer
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