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Political ScientistClass of 20213.8+1500+/34+socsciinternational
Science, Technology, & Society, International Studies/Relations Applicant
Male · East Asian · Michigan · Competitive public
Income: Upper middle
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
SAT
1590
Class Rank
1/400
AP Courses
12
Honors
4
AP Exams Taken
AP Seminar (3)AP US History (5)AP Lang (5)AP Micro (5)AP HuG (5)AP Calc BC (5)AP Research (5)AP Gov (5)
Extracurricular Activities
- Youth in GovernmentClub president, a few state-level leadership positions and awards
- Model UNClub president, designed a committee at a large local conference
- Personal web development projectsBuilt some websites (~5 million visits total), run a small research ISP, post about technical topics on blog occasionally
- PTA legislative committeeCommittee chair, planning and working on events and voter drive at school
- Robotics teamWebsite team leader, outreach and charitable events at local organizations and area schools
- Investing clubPresenting on cryptocurrencies about once a month
- PianoAchieved level 12 certification
- AP Capstone clubClub co-lead, presenting to and helping out current AP Capstone students
- Varsity Cross Country
- Various honors societiesNational Honor Society, Delta Epsilon Phi
Awards & Honors
- ★AP Capstone Diploma
- ★AP Scholar with Distinction
- ★National Merit Semifinalist
- ★National German Exam Gold
- ★School award
- ★Description: Nominated by teachers
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Overall 6-7/10, topics were acceptable but not extensively worked on, feedback was generally positive
Letters of Recommendation
Counselor
5/10, did not know well due to large school
Government teacher
9/10, did well in class, sponsor for Youth in Government and Model UN
Research/history teacher
7/10, did well in classes, not super close
College Decisions
Accepted (2)
Michigan State UniversityArizona State University
Profile Tags
ResearchModel UNLeadershipPresidentClubRoboticsVarsity SportsAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)Honor SocietyCommunity Service