What did you find most challenging about the
college app process?
I
found it hard to manage my time between taking standardized tests, filling out
college apps, maintaining my extra curricular records, writing essays, while at
the same time studying for the board exams.
What was your SAT and Subject Tests prep
strategy?
Practice makes perfect. The key to the great scores in standardized testing
is only practicing over a period of time. And then practicing even some more.
How did your college list change over
time?
The first step to applying for college admissions is deciding whether one
will fit in better at Liberal Arts Colleges or a large University. Some people
even prefer a mix of both. For me it was large Universities. After that, in my
opinion, I think one's tentative major's reputation at the college is a major
factor. Keeping all this in mind, my list underwent a series of variations.
What advice would you give future
applicants?
Balancing school work with college apps can become very stressful and
overwhelming, but it isn't impossible. You need to prioritize, be patient and
not lose your focus till the end.
What are you looking forward to the most
about college?
Being taught by Nobel laureates and challenging myself by taking courses in
fields I've never even heard of is what I'm looking forward to!
What major/s are you considering?
I plan to major in Molecular and Cell Biology or Integrated Biology while on the Pre Med Track at Berkeley.