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PhysicistClass of 2017

Astronomy, Physics Applicant

Female · White · Michigan · Public school

Income: ~150k

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
SAT
2380 Old SAT, 1490 New SAT
Class Rank
1/345
AP Courses
6

AP Exams Taken

ChemistryPsychologyUS HistoryCalculus ABSpanish LanguagePhysics C Mechanics
Extracurricular Activities
  • Girls in STEM clubFounder and President, worked with elementary school girls and led high school meetings.
  • Science OlympiadCompetitor and coach.
  • Orchestra
  • LGBT Club
  • National Honors SocietyOfficer in 12th grade.
  • Volunteer with ESL studentsTutoring.
  • Volunteer at humane society
Awards & Honors
  • National Merit Finalist

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Discussed love of science outreach, though the essay was not well-received.

california institute of technology — Supplemental

Essay was well-received.

harvard college — Supplemental

Essay was enjoyable to write.

Interview Experiences
  • Princeton University
  • Performance/Outcome
  • Harvard University
  • Performance/Outcome
  • Barnard College
  • Performance/Outcome
  • Mount Holyoke College
  • Performance/Outcome
  • Wellesley College
  • Performance/Outcome
  • Harvey Mudd College
  • Performance/Outcome
Letters of Recommendation
College Decisions

Accepted (10)

Michigan State UniversityUniversity of Michigan, Ann ArborBoston UniversityHarvey Mudd CollegeCalifornia Institute of TechnologyHarvard UniversityWellesley CollegeScripps CollegeBarnard CollegeMount Holyoke College

Rejected (3)

Northwestern UniversityUniversity of ChicagoStanford University

Profile Tags

ResearchScience OlympiadLeadershipFounderClubVolunteeringCommunity ServiceAcademic Competition
Profile Ratings
79
Overall Score
Academic9.8
Extracurricular7.5
Awards6.0
Quick Stats
CategoryPhysicist
Year2017
MajorAstronomy, Physics
GPA4 (UW)
SAT2380 Old SAT, 1490 New SAT
Acceptances10
Rejections3