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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)
Profile Ratings
65
Overall Score
Academic8.5
Extracurricular7.5
Awards2.0
Quick Stats
CategoryEconomist
Year2023
MajorEconomics
GPA3.8 (UW)
ACT35
Acceptances1
Rejections3