Mathematical Economics / Math and Economics double major / Economics Applicant
Female · Chinese (born and raised in America with immigrant parents) · big city in the Northeast · public, very competitive (usually ranked top 3 in state)
Income: $100k - 150k
AP Exams Taken
- City Math TeamCompeted at various city, state, and national competitions for four years. Team placed a few times but no notable individual awards.
- School Math TeamCompeted for four years and won a few individual awards at local/regional competitions.
- Math Team Mentor/TeacherLed practices and graded solutions for incoming students.
- Teacher's Assistant at Abacus AcademyClocked 200+ hours during 9th, 10th, and 11th grades.
- Red CrossParticipated for four years and clocked 100+ hours.
- School Newspaper Editing DepartmentInvolved during 10th, 11th, and 12th grades.
- Social Media PresenceHeld titles of admin and treasurer during 10th, 11th, and 12th grades with 175k+ followers.
- Tutor for Non-Profit OrganizationTutored during 11th grade.
- Other ActivitiesInvolved in two additional activities related to math and writing.
- ★ARML Qualification
- ★Description: Qualified for the city team in 9th and 11th grades.
- ★AIME Qualification
- ★Description: Qualified in 11th grade.
- ★3rd Place at City History Day Competition
- ★Description: Achieved in 11th grade at state/regional level.
- ★3rd Place at Pan-Asian Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Competition
- ★Description: Achieved in 11th grade at international level.
- ★Published Articles
- ★Description: Published a few articles about volunteering for a now obsolete newspaper.
Essay Topics
Discussed experience as a Female in male-dominated math teams, emphasizing that being in the minority can be a source of strength.
Wrote without strong direction; rated 7.5/10.
Spent significant time on "Why University of Michigan, Ann Arbor" supplement; rated 8/10.
Tied prompt to experience with the abacus; rated 9.5/10.
Rated 7/8 across the board; generally typical responses.
- University of Pennsylvania
- Performance/Outcome: Interview went poorly; felt nervous and rated performance 6/10.
English Teacher
Knew each other well over three years; estimated quality 9/10.
Math Teacher
Knew each other well; estimated quality 8/10.
Counselor
Limited interaction; estimated quality 6-8/10.
Accepted (1)
Rejected (2)
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