hhermann,
UN-Reno
B.S., Bioinformatics, , Biotechnology, , Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biotechnology Student at the University of Nevada Reno
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Background
Hometown
Santa Rosa, California
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2018
English First Language
Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken
Spanish
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Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
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University of Nevada - Reno (Reno, NV)
Applied for a B.S. in Bioinformatics
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: NoSchool Specific Essays
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As a child my favorite fairy tales consisted of Snow White, Peter Pan, and Little Red Riding Hood. They were not my favorites due to the characters nor their plots, but because of the setting. I found myself at a young age having a love for the outdoors, especially the woods, and the idea of a mystical forest always left me awestruck. At this time little did I know that I would soon have my own mystical forest fifteen minutes...Read more...Supplemental Essay Issue of personal significance346 WordsOne afternoon my best friend and I tried to decide where we wanted to get dinner. When she asked for my opinion I would just respond with “it doesn’t matter to me” which usually led to her rolling her eyes. She then jokingly said we were going to the sketchy taco truck on the otherside of town, but unfortunately for her I said I would be more than willing to go. In response she just murmured to herself calling...Read more...Supplemental Essay Diversity statement1238 WordsShooting for the Even Par As a kid, my family would always joke around and call me my father’s son. I looked and dressed like a girl, but would not always act like one. Sports were always a big part of my everyday life, whether I was just working out, playing with a team, or throwing the football around with my dad. Around freshman year of high school I decided I wanted to pick up something new, so with...Read more...Additional Essay Details184 WordsWhen wiritng college essays it is important to be unique and stand out. With that being said you also need to be somehwhat apprpriate. You can write about some crazy unique adventure, but if your reflection is cliche then the person writing about their band experience may have a better chance because it exemplifies who they really are. Do not be afraid to get emotional. If you have tears slowly running down your cheeks that is fine, as long as...Read more...General Admissions Advice
Most popular extracurricular activities at my college29 WordsSports events are huge whether its football, basketball, or...Read more...What I now know about my school that I never would have known prior to enrolling34 WordsHow clean, interesting, unique, and hip Reno can be. Reno...Read more...Why I declined other schools29 WordsFinancial Aid reasons mainly. Reno is very affordable with...Read more...My advice about getting recommenders38 WordsMake an effort to become friends with a teacher. Get help...Read more...Why I ultimately chose my school18 WordsFinancially it was possibly, I...Read more...My favorite course thus far, and why38 WordsI really enjoy my chem and bio labs. They correlate with...Read more...What I’d change about my school if I were student body president7 WordsLike any...Read more...Post-college plans10 WordsWorking in lab...Read more...What I like about my school’s location and culture62 WordsReno is very different from the Bay Area. Its drier, more open, and not the best mexican food. However,...Read more...High School Performance
GPA3.30(no specification of weighting)RankTop 10%
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Low one semester/year
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Highest ACT28ACT Score Details
Highest SAT1320on 1600 scaleHighest SAT1860SAT Score Details
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Details5 classes and scoresSports
SportsBasketball, Golf, Softball (Recruited)
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