Kevin T••
- Neuroscience
- Class of 2026
- Iowa, United States
About
Dancer, Pianist, and Neuroscience/Premed student at Princeton
College list · 6 of 12
Princeton UniversityCommitted
Columbia UniversityAccepted
Duke UniversityAccepted
Emory UniversityAccepted
Pomona CollegeAccepted
University of PennsylvaniaAccepted
Rice UniversityWaitlisted
Stanford UniversityWaitlisted
Vanderbilt UniversityWaitlisted
Brown UniversityRejected
Harvard UniversityRejected
Yale UniversityRejected
Academics
Advanced coursework
Advanced coursework
How did you balance your academic curiosity with your dedication to ballet?
My school only offered two AP courses, but I didn't let that stop me. I self-studied for six additional AP exams in subjects I was genuinely interested in to demonstrate my intellectual drive alongside my six-hour daily dance training.
What advice do you have regarding the college essay writing process?
I recommend planning everything well in advance. I started my essays just six days before the deadline, which resulted in zero social life and significant stress. A week is not enough time to reflect on the stories that truly represent your character.
What do you believe set your profile apart from other applicants?
I focused on showcasing my expertise in dance and targeted schools with a strong arts presence. I believe universities with active ballet clubs appreciated my specific background and the discipline I developed as a pre-professional artist.