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ChemistClass of 20233.8+1500+/34+stem
Chemistry Applicant
Male · White · Indiana · Large Public school
Income: AGI around 160k
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.98 (UW)
SAT
1540
Class Rank
1/17
AP Courses
11
Honors
8
AP Exams Taken
APHug (5)APLit (5)APChem (5)APUSH (4)APLang (4)APBio (5)
Extracurricular Activities
- Science OlympiadTeam captain since freshman year. 60+ medals from invitationals/regionals/state.
- Symphony OrchestraCello Section Leader since sophomore year. 20 gold medals from festivals for solos performed.
- Academic SuperbowlScience and Math team captain since junior year. Numerous 1st place finishes, qualified for state last year with highest score in the state but was unable to attend.
- Latin ClubTreasurer last year, organized a fundraiser that raised $750 and 17 blankets for the local animal shelter.
- Science Olympiad TutorStarted a program where high school members tutor middle schoolers in their events.
- CertamenTeam captain since freshman year. 6 1st place finishes across the state plus other podium finishes.
- Soccer RefereeReferees U10 and under games, teaches young players.
- National Honors SocietyMember participating in service projects.
- National Latin Honors SocietyMember participating in service projects.
Awards & Honors
- ★National Latin Exam
- ★Description: Maxima Cum Laude Medals awarded in 2021 and 2022.
- ★National Merit Finalist
- ★Description: Semifinalist when applications were submitted.
- ★AP Scholar with Distinction
- ★High Honor Roll
- ★Description: Grades 9-12.
- ★NHS Member
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
Focused on leadership in Science Olympiad and team reform, tied in childhood stuffed animal, rated 9/10.
Interview Experiences
- Princeton University
- Performance/Outcome: In person, went great, impressed interviewer, 10/10.
- Dartmouth College
- Performance/Outcome: Virtual, did not connect as well, 7/10.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Performance/Outcome: In person, similar to Princeton but not as good, 8/10.
- Harvard University
- Performance/Outcome: Virtual, interviewer was bland, 6/10.
- Northwestern University
- Performance/Outcome: Virtual, amazing interview, 11/10.
Letters of Recommendation
AP Lang Teacher
Close relationship, great and funny writer, probably 8/10.
Science Olympiad Coach
Helped rebuild the team after COVID, probably a 9/10.
Freshman Year Chem Teacher
Student aided for her, she loves him and calls him a genius, probably 7/10.
College Decisions
Accepted (2)
Purdue UniversityIndiana University Bloomington
Waitlisted (3)
Boston UniversityNew York UniversityVanderbilt University
Rejected (8)
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyNorthwestern UniversityWashington University in St. LouisHarvard UniversityYale UniversityColumbia UniversityDartmouth CollegePrinceton University
Profile Tags
ResearchScience OlympiadLeadershipCaptainClubNational Honor SocietyAdvanced CourseworkVolunteeringCommunity ServiceSoccer Referee