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Matthew
Yale: BA - Political Science; PhD - Genetics
Princeton: MA - Public Affairs
Harvard: MA - Genetics
PERSONAL UNIVERSITY APPLICATION EXPERIENCE
Schools Accepted Into:
Yale University, Johns Hopkins University, Colorado College, Colorado University at Boulder; Waitlisted: Princeton University
EXPERIENCE & AWARDS
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National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship: 1996
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National Research Service Award: 2000
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Postdoctoral research in Genetics: Yale University 2004-2005
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Postdoctoral training in Bioethics Yale University 2006-2010
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Visiting Scholar: Dept of Orthopedics & Rehab of University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine, Oct 2012-Aug 2013
WHAT COLLEGES SEEK
Strong evidence of at least some of the following: Demonstrated talents (music, art, athletics, writing), willingness to serve others, openness to new experiences, dedication to excellence, demonstrated capacity to manage change and difficulty, ability to innovate, personal creativity and strong problem-solving skills amongst others. Colleges want students whose experiences and backgrounds are as diverse as possible. Graduate programs seek students with a demonstrated ability and desire to contribute to knowledge in the field.

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
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High School Chamber Singers
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Co-Founder Star Trek Society
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
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Talking Mac Interface Beta Tester
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Yale Text Scanning System Co-Developer
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Yale Political Union
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Yale Precision Marching Band