Hey everyone,
So I will be a sophomore at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, with a declared major of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development. I am looking to apply as a transfer to Harvard primarily because of my desire to work with a specific professor as an undergraduate researcher in biomedical gerontology there. I am just wondering what my current prospective chances look like at the moment?
Here are my stats:
3.15 GPA (high school)
3.75 GPA unweighted (Undergraduate)
2250 on SAT (taken in my senior year of high school)
Major: Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development
Extracurriculars/Sports:
- Prospective Olympic track pursuit cyclist for Team USA at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo 2020.
- Professionally sponsored road cyclist for a UCI Continental Team in the United States.
- Baritone singer in one of my college's a cappella groups.
- Conducting independent research into the applications of biotechnology in gerontology.
- I have started, own, and operate a independent bicycle repair and maintenance shop. (Minneapolis is filled with cyclists)
Other things about me:
- Even though I'm a professionally sponsored road cyclist, and own and operate a bike shop, I make on the lower end of 50k a year.
- First-generation college student. (My parents were refugees)
- I come from a unrepresented minority population from Southeast Asia.
So… chance me. Please?
Other explanations:
- In high school I struggled primarily because of my inability to obtain access to medical care to help me manage and treat my ADD, anxiety, and depression. I also worked full-time during high school.
Thanks