Hey all! I applied to University of Washington in Seattle for the Fall 2024 intake. I’d like to gauge on my chances!
Male Asian International student from the Southeast Asia region. Graduated from a Gifted High School Programme with a 3.80 UW CGPA, graduating class consisting around 60 students. Applied for the Biology (General) Major. Did not apply for financial aid.
I submitted my 1300 SAT for the English Language Testing Waiver. School doesn’t do class rank but safe to assume I’m among the Top 10s of my class. Took two of the only offered AP classes at my school (AP Psycho and AP Stats). Also took some advanced maths classes (Linear Algebra and Calculus). Did foreign language (Korean) for all five years of high school.
Some awards I received:
- Top 1 Student at Nationals for Earth Science Olympiad, qualified to represent the country at the International Earth Science Olympiad
- Best Student in Biology and Dean’s List (school level)
- Best Young Inventor award and Gold Medallist at an International Technology Expo
- Gold Medallist at an International Future Scientists Conference
- Best Presenter in Applied Sciences Category Award at an International Research Conference
ECAs:
- Model UN for four years. Was the President, Lead Trainer, and Project Manager for school’s Model UN Club. Coordinated intensive MUN trainings; sent delegations to conferences abroad and locally, won distinguished awards; collaborated with SDG- related NGOs for club activities and projects
- Secretary-General for school’s Model UN Conference attended by ~300 delegates all across Asia; part of UNHCR’s Model UN Refugee Challenge; partnered with SDG-related NGOs and the Ministry of Education
- Southeast Asia & East Asia Diplomat for an MUN NGO; upheld the SDGs in SEA and EA region through MUN; liaised with impactful NGOs local and abroad; provided and pioneered accessible SDG-related projects
- Earth Science Olympiad for two years. Went to training camp and received mentorship from professionals
- Team Leader and Corresponding author for a self-initiated research project (two years) on optimization of Curcumin’s drug delivery. Collaborated with faculty. Analyzed the chromatogram and mass spectrometer of C. Longa; optimized Curcumin’s delivery; analyzed the rheology properties of C. Longa carbopol-gel
- Foreign Exchange to USA for six months; finished 55 hours of volunteering work
- Singing: Choir Team and Vocal Ensemble; sang at major events; Gold A Diploma, Category Winner, Most Synergized (National Choral Eisteddfod); Silver A Diploma (International Choir Festival)
- Research and Content Officer at a National NGO focusing on promoting volunteerism locally. Managed to increase social media engagement to 1k followers
- Student Ambassador and Exhibitor for the school; Showcased and shared school’s missions with the Prime Minister; engaged local community on gifted education; raised awareness about gifted education
As for the UW personal statement, I wrote about my challenges of being a queer student at a traditionally conservative school. Mainly focused on the frictions between the school’s administrators and my identity. Also touched on how it affected my education and how I persevered. Emphasized on how it motivated me to initiate open discussions and conversations about diversity through Model UN and clubs.
That’s all! Looking forward to all of yall’s insights!! Thank you 