Hi ! It would mean so much if you could give me your opinion on my chances of getting in at Barnard…I love the school, its environemtn and I’m really interested in their core curriculum. I’m applying to study Neuroscience and Behaviour.
Background:
International Student
White (Middle Eastern)
Female
Not applying for financial aid
Stats:
1460 SAT (750 Math, 710 English)
GPA UW: 4.00
Classes:
*School only offers three AP’s so I took/ am taking those
AP French - 5
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB
Activities:
Photography Club Head (2 years)
Bootcamp Team (3 years)
French culture classes (5 years)
Mandarin culture classes (8 years)
French Tutor for kids with disabilities (3 years)
Camp counsellor for kids with autism (3 years)
Other Things:
Competed internationally in China for a Mandarin Speaking competition (placed 9th)
Competed nationally in two Mandarin Speaking competitions (placed 2nd and 3d)
Received an award for Highest Proficiency in French
Placed 2nd in my school’s triathlon
Essays:
Common App - 8.5/10 - I wrote about learning languages and its role in my life.
Why Barnard - 7.5/10 - I wrote about the Modes of Thinking and how the curriculum would help me (a girl who has only ever taken science and math courses) learn more with a liberal arts POV. I just feel like its kinda basic but whatever.
Historical figure - 9/10 - I wrote about Anna Wintour which I think is pretty out there/ unique. I also feel like it shows a lot about me and my values.