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Political ScientistClass of 2020

International Relations Applicant

Female · White · Competitive private international school

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.99 (UW)
ACT
34
AP Courses
1
IB Courses
6
Extracurricular Activities
  • President of club at my school that founded and funds the education program at a local orphanageThe kids were abandoned or have incarcerated parents, and are developmentally delayed, so our education program ensures their success in public school via one-on-one tutoring. We fund the program through large-scale community fundraisers like banquets, fairs, publicity, etc. Leadership position all 4 years.
  • President of Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society
  • President of Global Issues NetworkCollaborate with a NGO to fund materials for local orphanages. Leadership position 3/4 years.
  • Co-captain of Varsity Speech and Debate TeamCompeted and medalled in speech and acting events.
  • Intern at the technology transfer fund at a top university in AsiaTranslated materials for expansion of a biotech firm to US market, gained international business experience, immersed in foreign-language workplace environment.
  • Special needs tutor
  • Link LeaderMentor freshmen in high school transition program.
  • National English Honor Society
  • National Honor Society
  • Interned at a US state appeals court
Awards & Honors
  • National and international public speaking awards (6)
  • Description: As part of varsity speech and debate team.
  • Student of the year awards (4)
  • Description: English x2, Chinese, Social Studies.
Letters of Recommendation
College Decisions

Accepted (6)

University of California, Los AngelesUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraUniversity of California, IrvineUniversity of California, DavisNortheastern University

Rejected (7)

Harvard UniversityPrinceton UniversityYale UniversityBrown UniversityDuke UniversityColumbia UniversityUniversity of California, Berkeley

Profile Tags

ResearchLeadershipPresidentClubVolunteeringCommunity ServicePublic SpeakingAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)Academic Competition
Profile Ratings
76
Overall Score
Academic9.2
Extracurricular7.5
Awards6.0
Quick Stats
CategoryPolitical Scientist
Year2020
MajorInternational Relations
GPA3.99 (UW)
ACT34
Acceptances6
Rejections7