Kathleen Leon,
CSULB
B.S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
I am a hardworking individual that strives to achive my goals.
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Schools
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Scores
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Advice
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ECs
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Sports

Background

Hometown Long Beach, California
GenderFemale
EthnicityHispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019
First Gen College StudentYes
English First Language No
Other Language(s) Spoken Spanish

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • California State University - Long Beach (Long Beach, CA)
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California State University - Long Beach (Long Beach, CA)

Applied for a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

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Personal Statement
525 Words
Family background
I despise walking, but the only place worth walking to through my dangerous neighborhood is the library. The library provides me a sanctuary; it is quiet, cool, and still. I can read for hours and draw from several ideas of what I just read. Not too many people in my neighborhood would ever consider the library as a sanctuary. My neighborhood is not the brightest or cleanest. My community is underserved and known for vandalism and crime. I can see...
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General Admissions Advice

What I’d change about my application process
57 Words
Do not wait until the last week to start writing a personal statement. Understand that universities are...
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Recommended summer activities during high school and college
45 Words
It is important that if you want to attend a private university, a 4.0 doesn't...
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Why I declined other schools
69 Words
Sometimes money has a great impact on what school you want to attend. If you want to become a nurse or...
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Why I ultimately chose my school
32 Words
I believed that I would have a smoother transition into...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.84
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 1%
 
High School TypePublic

Test Scores

Highest ACT
21
 
ACT Score Details
 
Highest SAT
740
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
960
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score960

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Sports

Extracurriculars

Experience & Awards

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