genesis.herrera2212
genesis.herrer,
UCLA
B.S.
I work hard to reach objectives and goals.
Features Included
1
Essays
8
Schools
5
Scores
6
Advice
1
ECs
0
Sports

Background

Hometown Los angeles, California
GenderFemale
EthnicityHispanic
Class of2018
First Gen College StudentYes
English First Language No
Other Language(s) Spoken Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of California - Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
  • University of California - Irvine (Irvine, CA)
  • University of California - Riverside (Riverside, CA)
  • University of California - Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara, CA)
  • California State University - Fullerton (Fullerton, CA)
  • California State University - Long Beach (Long Beach, CA)
  • California State University - Northridge (Los Angeles, CA)
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University of California - Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)

Applied for a B.S.

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?
As a global leader in health, Baylor College of Medicine Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) represents the intersection of education and science. My motivation for seeking a Doctor of Philosophy ( Ph .D. ) in Immunology and Microbiology stems from a desire to investigate plant and microbe cell communication and contribute to an academic institution through continued dedication to teaching and researching. With this opportunity , I can continue my science training and perfect my laboratory skills to apply them to issues...
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School Specific Advice

Why I declined other schools
63 Words
I declined Cal Poly, my dream school, because of family housing. You do not need to pay more money...
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How to balance class with social or extracurricular involvements
64 Words
The STEM at UCLA is cut throat for the lower division (pre-requisite) courses. It is nearly impossible to have...
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Research, job or internship opportunities available to students at my school
49 Words
There are many opportunities and at the same time there are limited opportunities. You are...
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The academic rigor of a typical course load or in my major
60 Words
The academic rigor is insane, you are graded harsh, the tests are graded on a curve in lower...
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Post-college plans
19 Words
it is important to be a...
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More Essays

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General Admissions Advice

What I wish I had known as a first generation applicant
22 Words
Learning how to study and letting your...
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High School Performance

Unweighted GPA
4.00
 
Rank
Top 1%
 
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest ACT
4
 
ACT Score Details
 
Other ACT Scores
ACT Prep
Highest SAT
890
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
1200
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score1200
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details3 classes and scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesTutoring/Mentoring
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Awards Received

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