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ChemistClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+stem

Chemistry Applicant

Male · White · East Coast

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.96 (UW)
SAT
1560
AP Courses
12

AP Exams Taken

AP LitAP SpanishPhysics CAP GovPol
Extracurricular Activities
  • Chemistry ResearchSecond author on a paper in ~4 IF journal and two poster presentations at conferences
  • Coded an app to teach kids chemistry
  • Volunteer at refugee hotlineIt's a lot less cool than it sounds but I talked about it more than any other EC tbh.
  • Debate CaptainSelf-explanatory
  • Debate CampsCo-founded a program to teach low-income LA area kids debate virtually, taught about 140 kids.
  • Sci-Oly OfficerSelf-explanatory
  • COO of COVID non-profitInvolved in raising funds and PPE for COVID, but not actively engaged.
  • Chemistry Olympiad Club founderWe don't meet.
  • Volunteer at food bankVery occasional but I did it throughout high school.
  • Random coding side-projects and CS50
Awards & Honors
  • ISEF Finalist
  • High NSDA rank in my event
  • TOC Qualifier
  • USNCO Honorable Mention
  • School-level award for community service

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Reflected on my childhood, relationship with my parents, service, and god.

Letters of Recommendation
  • Counselor

    Probably reasonable since I did some cool things and wrote her a flowery note.

  • Chemistry teacher

    Indifferent towards me, but may have been okay since I did all that stuff.

  • AP Lang teacher

    I was probably their favorite student that year.

  • Research Mentor/PI

    Somewhat bland, very positive, compared me to grad students.

College Decisions

Accepted (1)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Rejected (1)

Columbia University

Profile Tags

ResearchDebateLeadershipVolunteerCommunity ServiceAdvanced CourseworkChemistry OlympiadCodingScience Olympiad
Profile Ratings
87
Overall Score
Academic9.2
Extracurricular8.5
Awards8.0
Quick Stats
CategoryChemist
Year2022
MajorChemistry
GPA3.96 (UW)
SAT1560
Acceptances1
Rejections1