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Health SciencesClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+stem

Public Health Applicant

Female · Korean · Illinois suburbs · Public High School, not very competitive

Income: 160k+

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4.511 (W)
SAT
1440
AP Courses
11

AP Exams Taken

AP Lang (5)AP Macro (5)AP Micro (4)APUSH (4)AP Calc AB (4)AP Bio (3 - not sent)
Extracurricular Activities
  • Student GovernmentPublic Relations Officer & Executive board member all 4 years. Organized 10+ school events/year. Collected 50k+ meals/year for 40+ local families for annual Food Drive.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant StudentFed, bathed, and cared for approximately 20 elderly patients at the hospital. Measured vital signs and charted patient information. Worked with and helped CNAs and nurses. Received CNA certification.
  • ChurchYouth group small group leader. Created and projected PowerPoint slides for worship as the Media Team Leader. Crew leader and volunteer at Vacation Bible School for approximately 30 children.
  • Math Peer TutorTutored kids in math during lunch.
  • NHS & Spanish Honors SocietyBasic member and did some volunteering.
  • SwimCompetitively swam but quit sophomore year.
  • Reading VolunteerRead books to kids on Zoom each week.
  • Healthcare ClubBasic member with no major contributions.
Awards & Honors
  • Community Service & Leadership Award
  • Description: Recognized by political officials.
  • CNA Certification
  • National Merit Commended Student
  • AP Scholar with Distinction
  • Illinois 2022-2023 State Scholar
  • Honor Roll - Highest Honors
  • Leader of the Month
  • Description: From school.

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Wrote about being an Asian-American, comparing herself to a bowl of bibimbap. Rated 6/10 for being cliché.

Letters of Recommendation
  • Counselor

    6/10, talked to her once a semester. Besides grades, she didn't know much about me.

  • Student Government Teacher/Stats Teacher

    9/10, knew for all 4 years during my time in Student Government and I was really close to her.

  • Biology Teacher

    7/10, wasn't too close but maintained a friendly relationship in Honors and AP Biology class.

College Decisions

Accepted (6)

Purdue UniversityUniversity of Illinois, Urbana ChampaignUniversity of Wisconsin, MadisonUniversity of Michigan, Ann ArborUniversity of Southern CaliforniaCornell University

Waitlisted (3)

Barnard CollegeEmory UniversityCase Western Reserve University

Rejected (4)

Washington University in St. LouisJohns Hopkins UniversityNew York UniversityNortheastern University

Profile Tags

ResearchLeadershipClubVolunteeringCommunity ServiceHealth CareAcademic CompetitionAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)
Profile Ratings
73
Overall Score
Academic8.5
Extracurricular7.2
Awards6.5
Quick Stats
CategoryHealth Sciences
Year2022
MajorPublic Health
GPA4.511 (W)
SAT1440
Acceptances6
Rejections4