“Neuroscientist with a specific science interest and experience in research labs”
A Johns Hopkins University Former Admissions Officer and a University of Notre Dame Graduate Coach worked with Leah 2-on-1 from 12th grade through the application.
Her team helped her pick neuroscience, which matched her research and set her apart from other STEM applicants.
Through Application CounselingA School List Tracker shaped a balanced list, with brain science programs and a close look at school fit.
She drafted two personal statement ideas and chose one. Her team ordered her activities to show one STEAM profile.
The team reviewed the full application before she applied to MIT Early Action.
She chose a specific major, neuroscience, and connected it to her art so her application read as one STEAM story.
The summer before 12th grade, through Application Counseling.
It began with a self-portrait she felt was too plain. Her team pushed her to reflect more openly as the essay took shape.
After weighing her goals and school fit, MIT matched her profile, and as a STEAM applicant she offered something different from more traditional STEM students.
Every student works 2-on-1 with a Former Admissions Officer and a Graduate Coach.
