Alex Graff
Alex Graff,
Harvard
B.A., Chemistry, , Biological and Physical Sciences
Harvard University (Class of '17)/New England Conservatory (Class of '18) 5-year-dual-degree program Student
Features Included
2
Essays
6
Schools
7
Scores
2
Advice
4
ECs
1
Sports

Background

Hometown Providence, Rhode Island
GenderMale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionEarly Action
Class of2017
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Mandarin

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)
  • New England Conservatory of Music (Boston, MA)
  • Stanford University (Stanford, CA)
  • Tufts University (Medford, MA)
  • University of Rochester (Rochester, NY)
  • Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
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Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)

Applied for a B.A. in Chemistry

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Parent

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Personal Statement
26 Words
Issue of personal significance
What I learned about managing relationships with close friends, and learning to trust that the strength of close friendships will allow them to endure through adversity.
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Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school
4 Words
Letter to future roommate.
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General Admissions Advice

How I chose schools to apply to
43 Words
Every school you visit will have amazing courses, professors, opportunities, and facilities. It's...
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My advice about getting recommenders
91 Words
The letters of recommendation I got are from two types of high school teachers. One type, was the type of teacher of classes that I had to...
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High School Performance

Weighted GPA
4.20
 
Rank
Top 10%
 
High School TypeOther Private
Academic Performance in High School Steady

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1550
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2270
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2270
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details6 classes and scores

Sports

SportsLacrosse

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesSchool Jazz / Orchestra, Tutoring/Mentoring, School Theater/Plays, Choir
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

Application Additional Materials

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