Haneul Song
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Date of submission: this upcoming 2023 cycle (June)
Overall GPA: 4.0
Science GPA: 4.0
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 4.0
DAT score (include AA and all sections): PAT:27 TS:21 AA:21
QR: 24 RC:17 Bio:22 GC: 20 OC: 21
State of Residence: Currently in D.C., but international student with F-1
Undergrad Attended: American University
Major: Biochemistry
Minor: No
Minority? No
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? Was in Korean Army for 2 years during pandemic
Time line = [2018-2020: freshman, sophomore, 2020-2022: Army, 2022-2024 (expected graduation): junior, senior]
Shadowing Experience: 186 hrs (106 hrs in States, 80 hrs in South Korea)
Volunteering Experience: ~60 clinical, 130 non-cllinical
Employment: Tutor for biochemistry course for junior year of undergrad
Research: 2022 Fall ~ 2024 Spring (expected) on neurotransmitter detection with voltammetry. No publication yet, but expected before graduation.
Other Extracurriculars: 18 months military experience in Korean Army
Relevant Honors or Awards: 3 Dean's list, 2 commendation medals in Army
LOR type and strength: 2 from cell bio and genetics professor, 2 from general dentist and oral surgeon that I shadowed
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags: No
School list:
NYU, Howard, UMD-Baltimore, Boston, UPenn, UCSF, UCLA, Western U, USC
I am planning to apply at least 20 schools to increase my chances. I understand that it might be very expensive and requires a lot of effort, but I really need to get in this cycle due to some personal reasons. I feel like my greatest weakness is my RC score. please give me some suggestions on school choices! I am okay with any schools as long as I have a high chance of getting in.
Overall GPA: 4.0
Science GPA: 4.0
Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 4.0
DAT score (include AA and all sections): PAT:27 TS:21 AA:21
QR: 24 RC:17 Bio:22 GC: 20 OC: 21
State of Residence: Currently in D.C., but international student with F-1
Undergrad Attended: American University
Major: Biochemistry
Minor: No
Minority? No
Reapplicant? No
Nontrad? Was in Korean Army for 2 years during pandemic
Time line = [2018-2020: freshman, sophomore, 2020-2022: Army, 2022-2024 (expected graduation): junior, senior]
Shadowing Experience: 186 hrs (106 hrs in States, 80 hrs in South Korea)
Volunteering Experience: ~60 clinical, 130 non-cllinical
Employment: Tutor for biochemistry course for junior year of undergrad
Research: 2022 Fall ~ 2024 Spring (expected) on neurotransmitter detection with voltammetry. No publication yet, but expected before graduation.
Other Extracurriculars: 18 months military experience in Korean Army
Relevant Honors or Awards: 3 Dean's list, 2 commendation medals in Army
LOR type and strength: 2 from cell bio and genetics professor, 2 from general dentist and oral surgeon that I shadowed
Misc Info/Things not stated elsewhere/Red Flags: No
School list:
NYU, Howard, UMD-Baltimore, Boston, UPenn, UCSF, UCLA, Western U, USC
I am planning to apply at least 20 schools to increase my chances. I understand that it might be very expensive and requires a lot of effort, but I really need to get in this cycle due to some personal reasons. I feel like my greatest weakness is my RC score. please give me some suggestions on school choices! I am okay with any schools as long as I have a high chance of getting in.