Yale, Columbia, JHU, UW... She has won 8 offers from prestigious universities. Let's see how she achieves a grand slam!

Date：2022-04-20   Author：admin

Student Wang

Undergraduate institution: University of Minnesota Morris Campus

Undergraduate major: Statistics

Standardized test scores: GPA4.0/4.0, GRE320

Admitted universities: Columbia University, Yale University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Washington Seattle, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, University of Minnesota, University of Iowa

Admitted major: Biostatistics

The exploration path from economics to biostatistics

When it comes to the reasons for choosing to study abroad, I feel a bit ashamed. Actually, at first, it was because I failed the college entrance examination and didn't get the score I was satisfied with. When thinking about my undergraduate destination, I felt the limitations of choosing a major as a liberal arts student. Besides, the experience of traveling abroad once made me develop a strong interest in foreign cultures and life. My parents and I began to think about the possibility of studying abroad.

As I gained a deeper understanding of studying abroad, I gradually realized that the general education in foreign countries was very suitable for my personality of enjoying absorbing all kinds of knowledge. At the same time, the flexible way of choosing majors and the score evaluation criteria (not only looking at the results of one or two major exams but also paying more attention to the performance in daily life) are all very much in line with my learning style. Therefore, I have become even more determined to study abroad.

When I came to the United States to study, I didn't have a clear direction for my major. I just followed the trend and chose economics first. Fortunately, however, I met my later tutor in the basic statistics course of one semester. Because of his class, I began to develop a strong interest in statistics. Out of my long-standing love for biology, I later took the biostatistics course as an elective, from which I discovered its tremendous ability to solve human health problems.

So, with a heart that desires to contribute to the cause of human health, I eventually chose biostatistics, which is closely related to statistics and more in line with my own interests, as the direction for my postgraduate application.

2. Regarding the "big deal" of choosing a study abroad agency

Choosing a study abroad agency is a "big deal" for many students applying for postgraduate studies.

Before applying for a postgraduate program, I saw many classmates sharing their experiences of falling into traps when looking for agencies online. Therefore, my selection criteria were very simple: to be conscientious and responsible, and at the same time, not to be uniform when writing application essays.

When consulting an intermediary agency, I was fortunate enough to get to know Teacher Zhu from Yisi Boluo through a good friend's recommendation from the very beginning. During the phone call with her, apart from the various resources provided by Yisiboluo which made me satisfied, what was more important was that Teacher Zhu's enthusiasm for the job of study abroad consultation attracted me, and also made me full of confidence and anticipation for the subsequent application process and results. This was something I had not felt when communicating with teachers from other institutions.

When communicating with Teacher Zhu about school selection, it went very smoothly. At the very beginning of the school screening, I already had basic requirements for the target school. Based on my needs, Teacher Zhu, in combination with my standardized test scores and other relevant experiences, very responsibly helped me make a school selection list of nearly 60 pages. At the same time, Teacher Zhu conducted a detailed analysis of the advantages and disadvantages for me based on the requirements of each school. This enabled me to have a very comprehensive understanding of these schools and saved me a lot of time for later school selection.

After determining the school I wanted to apply to, I began to have a brainstorming session with the essay teacher. My document teacher, Mr. Lei, provided me with very good advice, enabling me to quickly find my thinking direction. During the process of perfecting my application documents, Teacher Lei did not merely focus on what I had done before, but also on what I could learn from a certain experience, what I hoped to achieve in my future studies, and how to improve myself, etc. This made me start to think about many issues that I had not seriously considered before. I believe this is of vital importance in both my application and future studies.

During the application process, I also worked in perfect harmony with the district teacher in charge of the application and submitted the application materials very quickly. What impressed me most was that Teacher Ou, in order to help me fill out the SOPHAS system transcript, input and proofread each course one by one, and worked overtime for several hours for this, which moved me deeply.

Compared with the various situations my classmates encountered during the application process, my application process can be said to have gone very smoothly. From the initial school selection, taking the GRE, revising the application essays, finding professors to write recommendation letters, to submitting the application, no major difficulties were encountered.

What can be called "tough", I think, is preparing for the GRE. It was truly a period of both busyness and anxiety. Due to the tight schedule of the course, I couldn't fully devote myself to the subsequent exam review. Even after scoring 320, I didn't continue to strive for a higher score. Looking back now, I do feel a bit regretful.

3. A "Grand Slam" in Life

The result of the application season was completely beyond my expectations. I applied to a total of eight schools, but I never thought I could get offers from all of them.

I still remember the scene when I attended the JHU interview: although the interview environment was very relaxed, I was too nervous to perform well. After the interview, I was even worried that I would receive a rejection letter. However, just a few days later, I received an offer from the school! This is truly a huge surprise! As one of the top three schools in the United States in terms of student statistics and having a significant influence in the field of public health, especially during the pandemic, it is truly an honor for me to be admitted to JHU.

The successive admissions keep surprising me: After JHU, I have received offers from various other schools one after another, including Yale, Columbia, and the top three universities in the same major, the University of Washington in Seattle. This is a grand slam in my life. I think it is the school's recognition of my undergraduate learning achievements and abilities. At the same time, it is also inseparable from the help of the teachers at Yisi Boluo. I am very grateful to the teachers.

In addition, there are some insights I'd like to share with everyone

I think that if you want to go to your dream school, good planning is indispensable.

When I first came to the United States to pursue my undergraduate studies, I was certain that I wanted to continue my postgraduate studies. Therefore, after consulting my major course supervisor, I began to consciously take some introductory courses needed for postgraduate studies, while seizing as many opportunities related to research as possible. Therefore, I believe that one should determine their future direction as early as possible and then strive to enrich themselves for their direction and goals.

Another point I think is extremely important is to be down-to-earth. Although the application process in the United States values a student's overall strength, based on my own and my classmates' experiences, I believe that GPA is a very important part of the application process. Therefore, from the very beginning of entering university, one cannot let their guard down. They should complete every assignment carefully, actively participate in class activities, and review in a timely manner. I believe their grades will definitely not be bad.

I think it is also very important to maintain good communication with professors. Not only do they ask about the knowledge you don't understand, but sometimes they can also offer you many opportunities or provide correct guidance for your future direction.

In conclusion, listen more, ask more questions, think more and prepare as early as possible. I believe everyone will have a satisfactory result.

Thank you again, Yisi Boluo, for your company all the way. I'm very glad to have chosen Yisi Boluo, which has given me a perfect application season. Wish Yisi Boluo all the best!