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EconomistClass of 20233.8+1500+/34+other
Economics Applicant
Female · Asian (Chinese) · Northeast · Competitive public
Income: 200k+
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
SAT
1580
AP Courses
14
Honors
14
AP Exams Taken
AP US History - 5AP Language - 5AP World History - 5AP Java - 5AP Chinese (self-studied) - 5AP Microeconomics (self-studied) - 5AP Macroeconomics (self-studied) - 5AP Computer Science Principles - 4AP Government - 4AP Calculus BC - 4AP Music Theory - 4AP Physics I - 2AP Physics C - Indicated for springAP Statistics - Indicated for spring
Extracurricular Activities
- Public Forum DebateCompeted on national circuit, made Tournament of Champions twice.
- Chamber Group for ViolinPerformed at Carnegie Hall and local competitions.
- Literary Magazine Co-FounderCo-founded a magazine with regional reach.
- Youth Orchestra ConcertmasterLead violinist in youth orchestra, performing three concerts a year.
- Pit Orchestra ConcertmasterLead violinist in school musicals, performing two major shows a year.
- Editor of School Literary MagazinesEditor-in-chief of an unofficial literary magazine.
- YouTube ChannelRunning a small channel with less than 5k subscribers.
- STEM Encouragement ProgramVirtual internship/volunteer program for encouraging STEM among young girls.
- Vice President of Musicians ClubOrganized performances at senior centers and started a musical podcast.
- National Honor SocietiesMember of multiple honor societies including EHS, MUA, CSHS, Engineering, Tri-M.
Awards & Honors
- ★HOSA International Conference
- ★Description: Attended after winning 1st in the state for my category.
- ★All State Orchestra Violinist
- ★Description: Achieved this honor four times.
- ★Debate Awards
- ★Description: Received various awards from online national circuit competitions.
- ★DECA 1st Place
- ★Description: Won in a specific category for one year.
- ★Coke Scholars Semifinalist
- ★Description: Recognized as a semifinalist.
- ★State-Wide Concerto Competition Winner
- ★Description: Won a statewide competition.
- ★Presidential Volunteer Service Award
- ★Description: Received for community service.
- ★Local Chamber Music Awards
- ★Description: Received various local awards for chamber music.
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Discussed community and personal experiences, written last minute.
university of chicago — Supplemental
Submitted a slideshow presentation.
stanford university — Supplemental
Wrote a rhyming roommate letter.
Brown University university — Supplemental
Created a video portfolio.
Interview Experiences
- Georgetown University
- Performance/Outcome: Good interview, lasted about 20 minutes.
- Northwestern University
- Performance/Outcome: Mid-quality interview with scripted questions.
- Yale University
- Performance/Outcome: Excellent interview, lasted an hour with meaningful conversation.
- Rice University
- Performance/Outcome: Comfortable interview, rescheduled due to interviewer's conflict.
Letters of Recommendation
AP Language Teacher
Mid-quality recommendation.
Spanish Teacher
Slightly better than mid-quality recommendation.
Math Teacher
Mid-quality recommendation, written after a short acquaintance.
Counselor
Mid-quality recommendation based on a detailed brag sheet.
Orchestra Director
High-quality recommendation, known since freshman year.
Debate Coach
High-quality recommendation with specific examples of qualities.
College Decisions
Accepted (13)
University of North Carolina, Chapel HillUniversity of VirginiaUniversity of Maryland, College ParkWilliam and MaryAmerican UniversityUniversity of Washington, SeattleUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of California, Los AngelesWashington University in St. LouisBoston CollegeRice UniversityEmory UniversityGeorgetown University
Waitlisted (5)
University of ChicagoNortheastern UniversityVanderbilt UniversityYale UniversityBrown University
Rejected (3)
Northwestern UniversityUniversity of Southern CaliforniaStanford University
Profile Tags
ResearchDebateHonor SocietyAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)LeadershipClubMusic PerformanceVolunteeringCommunity ServiceInternshipEntrepreneurshipPersonal Projects