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BiologistClass of 20233.8+1500+/34+socsci

Bio, Anthro Applicant

F · East Asian · Northeast · Competitive public

Income: 200k+

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.93 (UW)
SAT
1580
AP Courses
10
IB Courses
6

AP Exams Taken

AP Physics CAP PsychologyAP - seven 5'sAP - a few 4'sIB - 7IB - 6
Extracurricular Activities
  • FilmmakingFilms broadcast nationally, 50k impressions online, lots of films for community organizations and initiatives
  • Science Summer ProgramFairly prestigious, presentation at international conference, first author
  • DebateTOC qualifier, nationally ranked, captain
  • STEM ResearchFirst author paper in journal with impact factor of 3.5
  • HOSA State OfficerMultiple state awards, 2x ILC qualifier
  • Humanities ResearchWorked with professor at top 10 university
  • President of Journalism OrganizationHad some recognition and accolades for impact on community
  • President of School Bio ClubUSABO semifinalist
  • Medical VolunteeringSeveral hundred hours
  • Highest Leadership in National Journalism Organization
Awards & Honors
  • International Debate Award
  • Description: 3x
  • National Film Award
  • Description: 2x
  • National Debate Award
  • Entrepreneurship Award
  • Description: Some
  • Presidential Volunteer Service Award
  • Description: Gold, 10th grade

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

6/10, did the job, enjoyable read but forgettable

Interview Experiences
  • Swarthmore College
  • Performance/Outcome: 6/10
  • Georgetown University
  • Performance/Outcome: 6.5/10
  • Dartmouth College
  • Performance/Outcome: 8/10, said I was their favorite interviewee, gave me highest possible rating
  • Harvard University
  • Performance/Outcome: 7/10
  • Northwestern University
  • Performance/Outcome: 6/10
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Performance/Outcome: 8.5/10
  • Duke University
  • Performance/Outcome: 7.5/10
  • Yale University
  • Performance/Outcome: 8/10
Letters of Recommendation
  • Counselor

    6.5/10, liked me and thought I was mature/driven, but unsure if they understood what elite colleges want in recommendations

  • Humanities Teacher

    6/10, liked me but letter was likely generic about my critical thinking and discussion skills

  • STEM Teacher

    6.5/10, taught me in junior year, good relationship but letter likely focused on my academic performance and personality

College Decisions

Accepted (9)

Cornell UniversityDartmouth CollegeWashington University in St. LouisNew York UniversityUniversity of Maryland, College ParkUniversity of RochesterStevens Institute of TechnologyStony Brook UniversityCase Western Reserve University

Waitlisted (4)

University of ChicagoNorthwestern UniversityDuke UniversityUniversity of Pennsylvania

Rejected (8)

Brown UniversityHarvard UniversityYale UniversityStanford UniversityColumbia UniversitySwarthmore CollegeGeorgetown UniversityBarnard College

Profile Tags

ResearchDebateLeadershipPresidentClubJournalismMedical VolunteeringSTEM ResearchFilmmakingHumanities ResearchCommunity Service
Profile Ratings
92
Overall Score
Academic9.2
Extracurricular9.5
Awards8.5
Quick Stats
CategoryBiologist
Year2023
MajorBio, Anthro
GPA3.93 (UW)
SAT1580
Acceptances9
Rejections8