RuHo,
Duke
B.S., Economics, , Finance
I love people, learning, shopping, cooking, golfing, running, sailing and my family!
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Background
Hometown
Singapore, Singapore
GenderFemale
EthnicityAsian, White Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision, Early Action
Class of2016
English First Language
No
Other Language(s) Spoken
Japanese
Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
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Duke University (Durham, NC)
Applied for a B.S. in Economics
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Both ParentsSchool Specific Essays
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I live in a crazy world. My family and community have provided many opportunities for me so that I'm doing something every second of the day. Even during my free time, in the shower or on the school bus, I'm either doing my homework or rehearsing speeches. As busy as I am, I love my life. People ask me, "How do you get it all done? Why are you so motivated?" Only recently did I discover the answer, and itâ€...Read more...General Admissions Advice
My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them67 WordsShow dedication! It doesn't matter if it's a small club nobody has heard of or if you're Senior Council President....Read more...Additional material sent in after waitlisted or deferred96 WordsKeep in contact with the admissions officers. I was wait listed from two schools (Princeton and Dartmouth), and had frequent email conversations about what I've done in school. They...Read more...How I chose schools to apply to178 WordsIt's really about culture. For me, I was fortunate enough to visit the schools I applied to. As you've probably heard, every school has a different social and academic culture and it's really important that you get a feel for this before you commit to a school. If you can't visit, read books...Read more...Reaching out to professors and coaches at schools I applied to182 WordsI was a huge runner in high school and had pretty decent times. Around sophomore or junior year I decided to reach out to the running coaches at the colleges I was interested in. I introduced myself and asked about the recruiting processes (since I was international it was different compared to runners in the...Read more...Recommended summer activities during high school and college113 WordsDo what you like to do in an efficient and effective way. That way, you aren't wasting your time and can demonstrate a passion for a particular interest. For me, I love running so...Read more...What I like about my school’s location and culture223 WordsThe weather! Compared to the Northeast, it's so much more warmer during fall and the spring and makes it bearable to go to class! I have a lot of friends who say they have a hard time getting themselves to go to class particularly in the winter just because it's so cold! Also college students' moods are greatly effected by the mood (people tend to be happier...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA4.20RankTop 5%
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