Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): N/A
ACT (breakdown): 35 - 35 (E), 36 (M), 34 ®, 36 (S)
SAT II: 800 (Math II), 770 (Biology M)
Unweighted GPA: 3.92
Weighted GPA: 4.70
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): N/A
AP (place score in parenthesis): Computer Science A (5), Biology (5), Chemistry (4), Calculus BC (5), Statistics (5), English Lang (4), World (5)
IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A
Senior Year Course Load: Senior Research Project B, AP Physics (DP), AP Psychology, Multivariable Calculus/Differential Equations, Honors English, Marine Biology, Biochemistry, Student Aid
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Siemens Semifinalist, DNA Day Essay Competition (Honorable Mentions), Congressional Award (Silver Medal)
Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Rubik’s Cubing Club (President), Biology Club, Robotics
Job/Work Experience: Summer Internship at National Institutes of Health - Researched gene therapy methods
Volunteer/Community service: Year-round swim coach for children with autism and related developmental disabilities.
Summer Activities: Mostly internship and volunteering.
Essays: I went through so many drafts, constantly refining every bit that I could possibly find. There was so much to put in so little space, so this was definitely a challenge that paid off.
Teacher Recommendation: Genetics/Cellular Physiology teacher, AP World teacher
Counselor Rec: Check
Additional Rec: Had my principal investigator from my lab and the coordinator from the organization I volunteered in send additional recommendations.
Interview: Met at a local Starbucks and talked about various things. It was very nice and relaxing.
Supplementary Material (portfolio, etc.): Resume and abstract from research paper.
Other
Applied for Financial Aid?: No
State (if domestic applicant): Maryland
Country (if international applicant): USA
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: M
Income Bracket: No clue
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): uniqueness
Reflection
Strengths: Essay, recommendations, awards.
Weaknesses: Test scores and GPA (to a certain extent).