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Noah Kealoha

Grade 11 · Marine Biology · HI

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Competitive

1 High 2 Medium 0 Low

GPA

3.68

SAT

1350

Target major

Marine Biology

Schools analyzed

Activities

Days to RD

174 days

Schools

verdict · committee confidence · drill in

Medium University of California-San DiegoMarine Biology Medium confidence Analysis →

High University of Hawaii at ManoaMarine Biology High confidence Analysis →

Medium University of Washington-Seattle CampusMarine Biology Low confidence Analysis →

Priority actions

ROI-ranked · what moves the needle now

List and emphasize the most rigorous science and math courses taken or planned (AP/advanced biology, chemistry, statistics, calculus) and clarify that you pursued the highest level available at your high school.

⭐ Wanted by 3 schools 🎯 University of California-San Diego, University of Hawaii at Manoa, University of Washington-Seattle Campus ⚙ Low effort 🕒 Immediately when finalizing the application

Turn your 3 years of reef monitoring data into an independent research project (e.g., coral recovery trends, bleaching resilience, or debris impact) and produce a formal paper, science fair project, or conference-style poster.

⭐ Wanted by 2 schools 🎯 University of California-San Diego, University of Washington-Seattle Campus ⚙ Medium effort 🕒 Start immediately; complete analysis within 2–4 months

Turn the NOAA coral reef monitoring work into a short research-style report or presentation with charts showing reef recovery data and submit or present it through a school, local conservation group, or student science symposium.

🎯 University of Hawaii at Manoa ⚙ Medium effort 🕒 Within 2–3 months

Retake the SAT (or submit ACT) targeting ~1450+ to close the academic signal gap with the benchmark profile.

🎯 University of Washington-Seattle Campus ⚙ Medium effort 🕒 Next available test cycle before application deadlines

Write a short research-style summary explaining your specific role in the NOAA reef monitoring (data collection methods, trends observed, ecological implications) to show analytical thinking rather than participation.

🎯 University of California-San Diego ⚙ Low effort 🕒 1–2 months

A 3.68 GPA suggests consistent academic performance and overall competence in coursework.
A 1350 SAT indicates solid college readiness across reading, writing, and math.
Geographic background in Hawaii could plausibly connect to interest in marine environments if supported by the rest of the application.
Strong SAT score of 1350 indicating solid quantitative and reading reasoning skills.

Academic metrics (3.68 GPA, 1350 SAT) are solid but fall in the middle of the competitive applicant pool rather than standing out.
No evidence in the available data of rigorous science and math preparation, which is important for a Marine Biology pathway.
Lack of contextual information (course rigor, transcript, school profile, activities, essays) makes it difficult to interpret the GPA or assess intellectual engagement with science.
Lack of visible transcript detail showing science and math preparation (biology, chemistry, calculus/statistics) for a Marine Biology pathway.