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EnvironmentalistClass of 20223.8+1500+/34+stem
Environmental Science Applicant
Female · Asian · South Dakota · Public
Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
4 (UW)
ACT
36
Class Rank
1/250
AP Courses
9
Honors
4
AP Exams Taken
APUSHChemistryPhysics IHuman GeographyCalculus AB
Extracurricular Activities
- Research AssistantSummer before 12 at Stanford University (marine science laboratory work)
- High School Liaison11-12 at Sustainability Council (local government organization)
- Editor-in-chief11-12 at Yearbook
- Staff10 at Yearbook
- Lincoln Douglas10-12 in Speech and Debate
- Public Forum9 in Speech and Debate
- Extemp11-12 in Speech and Debate
- Member9-10 in Environmental Club
- Co-Leader11-12 in Environmental Club
- Photographer5-12 in Yearbook
- Team Member9-12 in Science Olympiad (have since become an officer)
- Summer InternSummer before 11 at University of California, Santa Cruz Science Internship Program
- Hub Coordinator10-12, Founder of Sunrise Movement (local hub in my town)
- Concert and Symphonic Orchestra9-12, Pit Orchestra (9), Jazz Orch (10-11), Concertmaster (11-12)
Awards & Honors
- ★Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
- ★Description: 1 Gold Key, 9 Honorable Mentions in Photography (11)
- ★State Finalist in Extemporaneous Speaking
- ★Description: Quarterfinalist in Lincoln Douglas Debate (11)
- ★Science Olympiad State
- ★Description: 1st in 5 events, 2nd in 1 event, 6 events total (10,11)
- ★National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
- ★Description: Finalist Status Pending (12)
- ★Rotary Club Student of the Month
- ★Description: In my town (12)
Essay Topics
Common App Essay
My personal statement was on a basic topic (moving + facing prejudice) and was executed well but not extraordinary.
columbia university — Supplemental
I wrote about my media lists and community supplement related to photography.
Interview Experiences
- Columbia University
- Performance/Outcome: A little short (only about 30 mins), but went quite well. I was nervous but got comfortable as the conversation went on. We talked about research, photography, and experience living in smaller towns.
Letters of Recommendation
English teacher/debate coach
10/10, he's seen and mentored me throughout high school, knows me really well
Stanford research mentor
10/10, can really speak to my abilities and interests in environmental science and research
Math teacher
8/10, an amazing teacher, may not know me as well outside of the classroom
College Decisions
Accepted (3)
Columbia UniversityUniversity of Minnesota Twin CitiesFlorida International University
Profile Tags
ResearchEnvironmental ClubSpeech and DebatePhotographyScience OlympiadLeadershipFounderEditor-in-chiefInternshipCommunity Service