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EconomistClass of 20233.8+1500+/34+socsci
Economics Applicant
Male · Asian · Northern Virginia · Very competitive public school
Income: Very well off
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.8 (UW)
ACT
35
AP Courses
9
Honors
4
AP Exams Taken
AP MicroAP MacroAP CS AAP WorldAPUSHAP LangCalc BCStatisticsAP Physics
Extracurricular Activities
- Economic Geography Research InternshipWrote a paper, publication pending. Participated in during the summer before Senior year for around 40 hours a week.
- Economics Research AssistantAcknowledged in a paper presented at one of the best academic economics conferences in the United States. 2 hours a week.
- Economics Club President1 hour a week.
- Blog author on economicsBlog viewed by residents from 15+ countries.
- Math tutor
- Math Honors Society
- Religious volunteering
- Competitive Programming
- Statistical Programming
- Model UN10th grade only
Awards & Honors
- ★AP Scholar with Distinction
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Discussed conversion to Christianity from a nonreligious background, included controversial political/religious issues.
Interview Experiences
- Duke University
- Performance/Outcome: Interview went very well, shared love of social science research, received full support in the admissions process.
Letters of Recommendation
Calculus Teacher
Fairly close, good student, 7.5/10 rating.
Physics Teacher
Favorite teacher, one of the best students, 9/10 rating.
Counselor
Developed a good relationship, impressed with research achievements, 9/10 rating.
College Decisions
Accepted (1)
University of Virginia
Waitlisted (2)
University of North Carolina, Chapel HillUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Rejected (3)
Duke UniversityUniversity of ChicagoGeorgia Institute of Technology
Profile Tags
ResearchLeadershipPresidentEconomics ClubBlog WritingMath TutorVolunteeringModel UNAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)