<p>Hey guys, </p>
<p>So I doubt any of you will remember this, but I posted here a while go about my ideas about where I wanted to apply early decision (Rice, WashU, or Emory). Well since then, I have gone and visited both Rice and Washington University. I went to Houston a couple weekends ago to visit Rice, and liked the campus vibe and everything, but the program they ran (Explore Rice) was terrible! Luckily, I have a friend who goes there who was willing to show me around and get the bitter taste out of my mouth. Despite repeated attempts, I didn't get a chance to interview or talk with any professors. </p>
<p>So I guess the big question is, what are my chances ED?</p>
<p>I am most likely going to do Biochemistry (Pre-Med Track)</p>
<p>GPA: 3.67 (UW), 4.24 (W) ~ Moved to Maryland from another school which "ruined" GPA, I have had a large upward trend however going from mostly B's to a 4.71 this year.</p>
<p>JUNIOR SCHEDULE: AP Bio (DP), AP USH, AP Lang, Honors Chemistry, Honors Algebra 2 (Stupid old school), Spanish 4 - All As both semesters except for stupid Lang teacher giving me B's</p>
<p>APs: Government, Biology, Language, U.S History (All 5s) - Planning to take Chem (DP) and Lit next year (can't take any more because of graduation requirements )</p>
<p>SAT I: 2270 - 800 W, 740 M, 730 CR
SAT 2: 730 Bio M 740 USH</p>
<p>SIGNIFICANT EXTRA CURRICULARS:</p>
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<li>Varsity Tennis for 3 years: Varsity Captain junior and senior year, 1 doubles, regional semifinalist, team won state championship (while I was captain), undefeated record junior year (swept county and division championships), All-County First Team</li>
<li>Leadership Roles in Ambassadors Program at school (helped plan events for incoming freshmen and back to school night, etc.) and another Club (DNAcademy)</li>
<li>In NHS this year, also do Model U.N and went to JHUMUNC 2010</li>
<li>Work experience as tennis instructor for young children</li>
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<p>INTERNSHIP: This past summer I did an internship in India for 6 weeks. It was at Fortis Hospitals, the largest healthcare chain in Asia, and I did a lot of interesting things there. I went around with clinicians and saw a variety of specialties including Pulmonology, cardiology, Neurology - And saw treatments and procedures first hand (such as Angiography and Bracheoscopy). This is also the topic for my short answer, which I think separates me from a lot of applicants.</p>
<p>COLLEGE (COMMON APP ESSAY): Very good I think. One of the better ones I have written; heartfelt commentary on my struggle with being Indian-American and ties into speaking with patients at the Hospital as well. Generally very good feedback.</p>
<p>Thanks for reading, and if anyone wants a chance back let me know!</p>