“Future science investigator using communication as a tool to promote medical knowledge”
A Northwestern University Former Admissions Officer and a Graduate Coach worked with Sam 2-on-1 from 10th grade through the application.
The team mapped his meetings, testing and activities. Practice tests pointed him from the SAT to the ACT.
Through Candidacy BuildingHe started a food blog with plans for a catering service and grew his music nonprofit with a new website.
The team set his persona and suggested Yale and Harvard. After visiting Yale, he chose Restrictive Early Action.
Through Application CounselingA personal statement on cooking and family heritage, Yale supplements and an additional information section on his research.
He added cooking, music and service to his science work, so his application showed a STEAM student rather than a typical STEM applicant.
His activities and honors already covered his STEM work, so the essay told the story of his love of cooking and his family heritage.
Yale let him combine neuroscience, public health and food science. Visiting campus made it his clear first choice.
In 10th grade, through Candidacy Building, before moving into Application Counseling.
Every student works 2-on-1 with a Former Admissions Officer and a Graduate Coach.
