3.98 GPA, 1560 SAT Biology applicant accepted to State school with 66k scholarship, Duke

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Academics

3.98GPA UW

4.65GPA W

1560SAT

760Math

15APs

AsianFemaleHigh incomeBiology

College Results

State school with 66k scholarshipAcceptedDukeAcceptedAmericanWaitlistedJohns HopkinsWaitlistedUCLAWaitlistedTuftsWaitlistedBoston University

AttendingDuke

Extracurriculars

·Research, published papers and presented at international conferences

·NASA Genelab Internship (1 of 15 internationally chosen, computational biology/bioinformatics research, presented in front of NASA scientists)

·President of science club (outreach programs and team competitions)

·VP of NCHS (diversity and equity work, implemented program)

·Representative on town board and library board

·Depop seller (redesigned old clothes, sustainability promotion)

·Violin player (states orchestra, states symphony orchestra, quartets, concertmaster of school orchestra)

·Founder and president of school music club (fundraising and coordinated performances at retirement homes)

·Tutor

Awards & Honors

·USABO National Semifinalist

·ASA National Data Visualization Award

·National Temple University Conference Award

·Rensselaer Medal

·Harvard Book Award

Applicant's Advice

"Never lose hope. It only takes one acceptance. Don't let the waiting period consume you; stay optimistic even when facing rejections and waitlists."

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