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EconomistClass of 20213.8+1500+/34+bus/fin

Economics Applicant

Male · Asian · Virginia · Large public

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.86 (UW)
SAT
1540
AP Courses
12

AP Exams Taken

AP Macro - 5AP Micro - 5AP Human Geography - 5AP Language - 5AP World History - 5AP Calculus BC - 4AP US History - 4AP Computer Science A - 3
Extracurricular Activities
  • Economics ClubPresident and Founder, led school to economics competitions and organized tutoring for struggling students
  • Stock Market ClubPresident for two years, led club into investment competitions and discussed current events
  • Model JudiciaryVice President
  • FBLAPresident
  • Powderpuff Planning CommitteeCommittee Chair
  • Varsity Tennis TeamMember for all of high school
  • Math Honor SocietyMember
  • YIS Stock PitchCompetitor
  • HPEC Economics CompetitionCompetitor
  • Youth Leadership ProgramParticipated in selective program which offered an internship with local government (cancelled due to COVID)
Awards & Honors
  • 1st Place FBLA State Securities and Investments
  • 5th Place FBLA Nationals Securities and Investments
  • Honorable Mention in YIS Global Stock Pitch Competition
  • John Locke Institute Essay Competition Commendation
  • Top 10% in Dorian Fisher Memorial Prize Essay Competition

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Wrote about interest in global macro investing and the interdisciplinary nature of the style.

Interview Experiences
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Performance/Outcome: Good
  • Dartmouth College
  • Performance/Outcome: Okay
  • Harvard University
  • Performance/Outcome: Good
  • Northwestern University
  • Performance/Outcome: Good
  • Duke University
  • Performance/Outcome: Okay
  • Georgetown University
  • Performance/Outcome: Good
Letters of Recommendation
  • APUSH Teacher

  • Math/Leadership Class Teacher

  • High Ranking Member of YIS

  • Counselor

  • Peer

College Decisions

Accepted (6)

Rutgers UniversityIndiana University BloomingtonVillanova UniversityPennsylvania State University, University ParkWilliam and MaryBoston College

Waitlisted (8)

University of VirginiaUniversity of Notre DameUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel HillMiddlebury CollegeUniversity of Michigan, Ann ArborNew York UniversityUniversity of ChicagoGeorgetown University

Rejected (8)

Northwestern UniversityColumbia UniversityCornell UniversityDuke UniversityWilliams CollegeDartmouth CollegeUniversity of PennsylvaniaHarvard University

Profile Tags

ResearchLeadershipPresidentFounderClubEconomics ClubStock Market ClubModel UNFBLAVarsity SportsTennisAdvanced CourseworkAP CoursesCommunity ServiceYouth Leadership Program
Profile Ratings
73
Overall Score
Academic8.5
Extracurricular7.2
Awards6.5
Quick Stats
CategoryEconomist
Year2021
MajorEconomics
GPA3.86 (UW)
SAT1540
Acceptances6
Rejections8