1. Summarize achievements
From a young age, I knew I wanted to pursue an advanced degree in biological sciences and develop a satisfying and challenging career. My hard work in school, excellent state test scores, and extracurricular activities awarded me the Regent’s High Honors Endorsement Award— a full-ride scholarship to the University of Arizona. I studied an array of science concepts, including ecology, physics, and chemistry, and in May of 2015, I received my Bachelor’s of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology with Honors and a GPA of 3.54. I knew I wanted to pursue higher education so I may achieve my fullest potential for serving wildlife, and I completed the GRE with competitive scores of 152 for verbal (54th percentile), 155 quantitative (60th percentile), and 4.5 analytical writing (80th percentile). From there, I worked as a graduate research assistant for the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute (CKWRI), where I was awarded the Barrientos …show more content…
Unique contribution
I am a first-generation student. While my parents supported my ambitions whole-heartedly, I had to take the initiative of applying to college, find ways to financially support myself, and dedicate everything —mentally, physically, socially —to my education. What I learned was hard work, self-reliance, and persevering through struggles make success more rewarding and exhilarating to accomplish. I know what I am capable of because I had to push myself every day to achieve my goal, and I will continue to do so.
I am a female in a male-dominated field. While the gender gap is closing in some areas, it is not in the higher tiered professions, such as professors and grant-based positions, yet this is where I see myself in the future. I have innovative ideas and diverse experiences, and I want to add this to the workforce. I hope to encourage other minorities to pursue their passion and delve into science as I have, so I may see more women conduct accurate research with my
From a young age, I knew I wanted to pursue an advanced degree in biological sciences and develop a satisfying and challenging career. My hard work in school, excellent state test scores, and extracurricular activities awarded me the Regent’s High Honors Endorsement Award— a full-ride scholarship to the University of Arizona. I studied an array of science concepts, including ecology, physics, and chemistry, and in May of 2015, I received my Bachelor’s of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology with Honors and a GPA of 3.54. I knew I wanted to pursue higher education so I may achieve my fullest potential for serving wildlife, and I completed the GRE with competitive scores of 152 for verbal (54th percentile), 155 quantitative (60th percentile), and 4.5 analytical writing (80th percentile). From there, I worked as a graduate research assistant for the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute (CKWRI), where I was awarded the Barrientos …show more content…
Unique contribution
I am a first-generation student. While my parents supported my ambitions whole-heartedly, I had to take the initiative of applying to college, find ways to financially support myself, and dedicate everything —mentally, physically, socially —to my education. What I learned was hard work, self-reliance, and persevering through struggles make success more rewarding and exhilarating to accomplish. I know what I am capable of because I had to push myself every day to achieve my goal, and I will continue to do so.
I am a female in a male-dominated field. While the gender gap is closing in some areas, it is not in the higher tiered professions, such as professors and grant-based positions, yet this is where I see myself in the future. I have innovative ideas and diverse experiences, and I want to add this to the workforce. I hope to encourage other minorities to pursue their passion and delve into science as I have, so I may see more women conduct accurate research with my