B.S., Cellular Biology
I always thought I was pretty average, but I tried hard in everything I did- which was a lot.
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Stanford University (Stanford, CA)
Applied for a B.S. in Cellular Biology
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Why I declined other schools117 WordsI ended up choosing somewhere closer to home. I got into a lot of really good school but ultimately didn't want to be that far away. I had to turn down a lot of scholarships...Read more...How I chose schools to apply to102 WordsFor me, I chose schools to apply to based off of which schools had combined MD/PhD programs or good med schools associated with them. Geographically I was all over the...Read more...Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received110 WordsI met with a private admissions counselor once (someone local) but it was a waste of time. Essentially she just told me some additional schools that I should think of applying to, but...Read more...Why I declined other schools124 WordsI declined other schools because they were too far away. I was thinking about how long the plane trip would be if I just wanted to go home for a weekend and what a hassle it would...Read more...List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience103 WordsOverall, my interviews seemed pretty insignificant. Most of them were in local coffee shops with alumni who openly admitted that the interview had little to no impact on my acceptance to...Read more...Recommended summer activities during high school and college108 WordsIt’s important to make good use of your summer- something showing initiative and responsibility. Having a job is good, but even something not paid like a full time volunteer commitment can...Read more...Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice110 WordsFor me, my school had a great section on Naviance that listed out the local scholarships. I went through old local newspapers to find the graduation issue where it listed all the seniors’...Read more...My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them108 WordsIn college I am involved in less activities than in high school, but they are all more time consuming. I am in a sorority, which takes up a ton of time because...Read more...What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school110 WordsI think a good “Why Us” essay for Stanford is because it combines so many different aspects and lets you pursue your diverse passions. There aren’t many places where someone can be...Read more...Post-college plans101 WordsI am planning on getting an MD/ PhD either at a private school or with an MSTP program. I am already done with my premed requirements (as a sophomore) and...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA4.40RankTop 1%
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
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Highest ACT35ACT Score DetailsOther ACT ScoresACT Prep
Highest SAT1560on 1600 scaleHighest SAT2300SAT Score Details
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Experience & Awards
Accepted to UCSB, UC Davis, UC Berkeley, Bucknell, Yale, Dartmouth, Stanford, UNC, UVA, William & Mary, Washington, Georgetown
I'm a proud member of the Stanford Class of 2017. California born and raised, I love psychology, history, theater, feminism, horses, and skiing!alishazStanford
Accepted to Stanford, Yale, UPenn, Georgetown, UC Berkeley, USC, Notre Dame, UCLA, BC, Brandeis
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