1
College
4
Q&As
10
AP/IBs
8
Essays
5
Awards
10
Activities
Jayun Choi
A passionate connoisseur of donuts and an avid East Asian studies enthusiast @ Brown
My initial college list consisted of approximately 28 schools. After receiving my Early Decision acceptance letter from Brown University, I was unable to submit applications to any other institutions. As a result, I have only submitted one college application. Nonetheless, I've put in a lot of effort, and I hope you find it both amusing and helpful.
Acceptances
Jayun Choi
A passionate connoisseur of donuts and an avid East Asian studies enthusiast @ Brown
1
College
4
Q&As
10
AP/IBs
8
Essays
5
Awards
10
Activities
Acceptances
Background
Race
Asian
Gender
Female
School Type
Private
Legacy
No
Low income
No
First generation
No
International
Yes
Recruited Athlete
No
Academics
GPA (W)
5
GPA (UW)
5
GPA Scale
5
SAT
1570
# AP/IB Exams
10
8 Essays
essay
Personal Statement
essays
Brown University
10 AP / IB Scores
5 Awards
10 Activities
Additional Info
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Do you have any additional info to share?
Additional Details on Existing Activities Links to my Peace Designer Club, [Organization Redacted] project, published book and my Youtube Channel: [URL Redacted] Research 1. Title: Chinese Elite Poli
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4 Q&As
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How did you manage the stress of the application season?
Because of the uncertainty, I felt a lot of stress when applying to colleges. What helped me cope was imagining what my life would be like at my dream university. I pictured myself joining clubs, visi
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How long did you spend on each essay?
Honestly, writing my essays took me forever. I had so many stories I wanted to tell that I devised 23 different essay topics. But every time I wrote one, it didn't seem to convey what I really wanted
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How did you decide where to apply early?
I spent a lot of time browsing school websites and frequently contacted admissions offices. I made sure to add schools to my list that aligned with my goals and activities. Then, I went on campus tour
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How did you choose your recommenders?
I asked teachers who knew me best to write my recommendation letters. I chose teachers who had known me for at least three years and some who had known me for six years. I believed the teachers who kn
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