Chance for Brown PLME

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<p>High School GPA:
3.86 UW GPA
4.16 W GPA
(Took the most rigorous IB course load possible at a school that ranks Top 10 in the nation consistently on an annual basis)</p>

<p>12th Grade Course load: IB2 Chemistry HL, IB2 Biology HL, IB2 Mathematics HL, IB Environmental Systems SL, IB2 Literature SL, IB2 History HL, IB2 Spanish SL, IB TOK</p>

<p>Standardized Scores:
ACT: 34
SAT II: 800 Math II, 800 Chemistry, 700 Biology, 800 Korean</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities:
National Honor Society
Spanish Honor Society
Science Olympiad (Captain)
Symphonic Band (Principle Chair)
DECA Business Club - (Co-Founder)</p>

<p>Tutor at Hispanic Outreach Program (10th - present)
Tutoring in mathematics, Spanish (10th - present)
Volunteer at Local Hospital (Patient Care) (10th - present)
Korean School Assistant Teacher - (12th)
Experience working in Local Court Hearings as Korean-English translator
Experience dissecting Human Cadavers at Local University
Business program with Customer Interaction at Nissan Automotive Headquarters </p>

<p>Work:
Research Intern at Biofuel Energy Laboratory (Summer of 11th Grade)
Worked at parents’ Dry Cleaner since 6th grade</p>

<p>Fantastic Essays chronicling Parent’s business adversities in America, very candid essays
Good LOR’s from Teachers
Additional Recommendation from Research Mentor - His daughter goes to Cornell</p>

<p>Hooks:
First Generation College Applicant</p>

<p>Asian Male
Out-of-state</p>

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<p>I think you have a damn good chance of getting in. Very impressive. Now just fill out your application perfectly.</p>

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<p>I don’t like to “chance” for PLME because it is so selective, and plenty of very qualified applicants don’t get in. That said, things look pretty good for you. If someone knows you very well from your hospital volunteering, particularly an MD, you might consider getting a reference letter from them. Your essays will also have to reflect (for the PLME ones) what makes you ready to decide to go into medicine, why the Brown program fits that, and why you fit them, and bring out a humanism side to that decision, and to you. (all in a very short essay!) Spend quality time on doing that part!</p>

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<p>I agree with BrownAlemParent. No one is sure thing to schools like Brown. but, you are competitive</p>

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<p>Should my shadowing experience of a local hospital doctor be included in my application?</p>

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<p>Also, thank you for the quick responses.</p>

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<p>you should include what is important in your application. what impressed me was your working in local court hearings.</p>

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<p>Would it make a large difference if I ED’ed or RD’ed?</p>

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<p>If Brown is your first choice and you are sure you won’t have problems attending even if you get no FA, then you should ED. Otherwise, RD.</p>